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One prospect each MLB team should call up right now

By Joshua Sadlock

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 27: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during the MLB preseason game at Olympic Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 27: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during the MLB preseason game at Olympic Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 18: Michael Hermosillo #56 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at bat in the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium on May 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 18: Michael Hermosillo #56 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at bat in the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium on May 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Angels: Michael Hermosillo

Lost in all of the hype surrounding Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout somehow finding another level of greatness is the fact that the Los Angeles Angels have been a relatively difficult team to watch at the plate. Ian Kinsler has an ugly .179/.249/.263 line at second base, Zack Cozart has not been able to replicate last year’s breakout numbers, Albert Pujols continues to be old and Kole Calhoun has been one of the worst full-time players in baseball with an OPS — not slugging percentage — of .391 in nearly 200 plate appearances.

The Angels have a dominant rotation and a good bullpen. Trout and Ohtani (and Andrelton Simmons and Justin Upton to a lesser degree) have covered for the miserable performances further down the batting order.

There isn’t much potential impact talent in the Angels farm system — not for this year anyway. Los Angeles finally has some decent depth at the top, but it’s still young. Even with their best prospects a year or two away, the Angels can find a boost from down below. Outfielder Michael Hermosillo, who made a brief appearance with the Angels earlier this year, should replace veteran Chris Young and his .580 OPS.

Hermosillo does not profile as a full-time starter as a big leaguer, but he can contribute as a fourth outfielder right now. He runs well, plays solid defense in center field and shows occasional pop at the plate. Right field has been a black hole for the Angels this year, but Hermosillo can help fix that if given the chance.

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