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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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WEST PALM BEACH, FL – MARCH 03: Houston Astros Outfielder Derek Fisher (21) slides safely into second base upending Washington Nationals Infielder Carter Kieboom (91) during an MLB spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – MARCH 03: Houston Astros Outfielder Derek Fisher (21) slides safely into second base upending Washington Nationals Infielder Carter Kieboom (91) during an MLB spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Washington Nationals: Carter Kieboom

The Washington Nationals have already called up their top prospect in Juan Soto and don’t have many other elite options knocking down their door. Outfielder Victor Robles is rated higher than Soto and would have been in the big leagues before him were it not for a hyperextended elbow suffered in his fourth game of the year at Triple-A. The Nats still have a deep farm system, but it’s a bit thin at the top with so many names graduating to the big leagues in recent years.

Because the Nationals don’t have many prospects left who are ready for an immediate jump to the big leagues, this pick is based solely on an unforeseen injury. The team has plenty of depth around the diamond, but if a middle infielder goes down, they might have to dip into the farm system for a replacement.

Shortstop Carter Kieboom is still at High-A, but he is the best option for the Nationals if something goes wrong. The 20-year-old is honestly still at least a full year away from being ready for the big leagues, but is already showing signs that he is ready for another bump up the ladder to Double-A. He would also be joining his brother, backup catcher Spencer Kieboom, on the roster.

Kieboom was poised for a breakout season last year before suffering a hamstring injury. Over the past two years, he has drawn 60 walks against only 77 strikeouts while hitting 15 home runs and driving in 63 in 102 games. Kieboom’s approach at the plate is becoming more consistent, and he is not far off from being ready to stick in the big leagues.

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