These are the top 5 remaining MLB prospects that are the closest to promotion. How do they rank and how soon will it be before they reach the major leagues?
The recent promotions of Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura and Braves third baseman/outfielder Austin Riley have sparked interest in more MLB prospects with high potential. The early season has also seen the promotions of Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Eloy Jimenez, Pete Alonso, and Nick Senzel.
Most MLB prospects are beyond ready upon their arrival, as they are only held down due to the service time issues created by a problematic arbitration system. In having Tatis Jr. and Alonso begin with the major league club the Padres and Mets respectively have disregarded the future considerations for the present impact. In both cases, it worked out tremendously in favor of the team and player.
Not all MLB prospects arrive in such a successful fashion, as is the case with Nationals top prospect Carter Kieboom. The shortstop arrived with the major league club and proceeded to be overmatched both at the plate and in the field. He received the call primarily due to the injury that Trea Turner suffered. Upon realizing he was not properly seasoned, the Nats sent him back down to the Fresno Grizzlies.