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5 MLB prospects who could be called up in September

By Dedrick Hendrix

WORCESTER - Triston Casas steps up to the plate during the final home game of the inaugural season at Polar Park on Sunday, September 26, 2021.CP 2
WORCESTER - Triston Casas steps up to the plate during the final home game of the inaugural season at Polar Park on Sunday, September 26, 2021.CP 2 /
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Jun 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gabriel Moreno (55) adjusts his mask as he waits for play to resume against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gabriel Moreno (55) adjusts his mask as he waits for play to resume against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Gabriel Moreno, Catcher (Blue Jays)

On the season, Gabriel Moreno is hitting .299/.369/.391 with 29 RBI in 206 plate appearances. He briefly appeared in the majors earlier this season, averaging .276/.300/.293 in 18 appearances. For Triple-A Buffalo, Moreno has struggled to show consistency at the plate. The right-handed catcher has hit just two home runs and posted a .391 slugging percentage in 49 games.

Perhaps, his struggles at the plate could be credited to some right thumb soreness that has recently sidelined him.

Currently, there is no timetable for his return, but as the Blue Jays continue to pursue the AL East pennant or an AL Wild Card spot, catcher is a huge liability at the moment. Danny Jansen has been filling the void the past few games, but as soon as Moreno is back, he will likely spend a game or two with Triple-A to rehab, and the 22-year-old prospect will find himself in the lineup for the Blue Jays.

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