MLB: 5 prospects that can help the Yankees in 2020
1. Deivi Garcia
There’s zero debate about who the Yankees’ top prospect is coming into the 2020 season. Garcia’s meteoric rise all the way up to AAA last year has understandably made him the hottest prospect in the organization.
Smartly, Cashman and his front office resisted the temptation to rush the 20-year-old right-hander to the Bronx last year. Instead, they allowed him to continue to work on his craft in AAA. That patience should pay off this spring.
Garcia will be coming to Spring Training with every intention of grabbing a permanent spot in Boone’s rotation. Unlike King and Yajure, he’s got the upside to profile as a No. 1 or No. 2 starter if things break right. His lack of size has caused some scouts to doubt his talent to develop into an ace, but the ball is electric coming out of his hand. It’s possible his stuff is dynamic enough to cancel out any concerns about his lack of stature.
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The key for Garcia will be to remember that breaking Spring Training with the big league roster isn’t a live-or-die proposition this year. He’s still got plenty of time to mature physically and emotionally. He’s going to make an impact with the Yankees soon, even if he’s not in pinstripes on Opening Day. Garcia is a pitcher that fans should be very excited to see in the majors sooner, rather than later.