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Ranking prospects traded before Deadline
- Updated: August 2, 2016
The 2016 non-waiver Trade Deadline period really began back at the All-Star break, when the Padres sent lefty Drew Pomeranz to the Red Sox and got right-handed pitching prospect Anderson Espinoza in return. Between that deal and the Monday deadline for deals without waivers at 4 p.m. ET, teams have been extremely active.
While most focus on the big league players and how they will help teams’ playoff chances, the sellers are hoping the prospects they received in return will pay big dividends in the future. Who were the best Minor Leaguers to change hands during this period? We’ll rank all of the prospects on Top 30 lists (25 total) who have been dealt, with a total of eight Top 100 prospects moving to new organizations.
1. Espinoza, RHP, Padres (from Red Sox in Pomeranz trade) Originally signed for $1.8 million by the Red Sox during the 2014-15 international signing period, the Venezuelan right-hander made it to full-season ball at age 17 during his pro debut. He’s spent all year at that level in 2016 and continues to show an advanced feel for three above-average pitches, especially given his age. He’s 6-foot, 160 pounds, so it remains to be seen what he becomes in the future.
2. Lewis Brinson, OF, Brewers (from Rangers in Jonathan Lucroy /Jeremy Jeffress trade) The toolsy outfielder had made tremendous strides with his plate discipline heading into the 2016 season while improving his work in center field as well. He struggled early, and missed a good chunk of time with a shoulder injury. He was starting to get the bat going more consistently after rehabbing the shoulder and gives the Brewers an outfielder with 30-30 potential.
3. Clint Frazier, OF, Yankees (from Indians in Andrew Miller trade) The 2013 first-round pick had recently been promoted to Triple-A before the trade. The toolsy outfielder has always had a ton of bat speed, but his evolution from an all-or-nothing kind of hitter to a more patient, use-all-fields performer is what has made him a higher-profile prospect. He has the speed to play center field and should have the power profile for a corner spot if needed.
4. Gleyber Torres, SS, Yankees (from Cubs in Aroldis Chapman trade) It’s easy to forget Torres is still just 19 years old, especially considering he was more than holding his own in the Class A Advanced Carolina …
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