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5 most underrated prospects dealt at the MLB trade deadline

By Roger Castillo

Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo (73) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo (73) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Nick Robertson (75) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

4. RHP Nick Robertson: Boston Red Sox (Dodgers)

Boston’s bullpen is among the Top 5 as far as WAR goes in the league according to FanGraphs(4.2) and they get a quality arm in Robertson, who will report to Triple-A Worcester.

Robertson features a fastball that can touch 98MPH with a slider and changeup. He posted a FIP of 2.94 with a K per 9 of 13.34 at Oklahoma City, holding batters to a .184 batting average. If he can throw his slider with more consistency, Boston could have a potential closer option in the future. His change has good downward fade on righties.

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