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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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Jul 16, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American League Futures third baseman Gunnar Henderson (2) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run in the first inning of the All Star-Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 16, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American League Futures third baseman Gunnar Henderson (2) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run in the first inning of the All Star-Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Gunnar Henderson, SS/3B Baltimore Orioles

One of the most stirring storylines throughout this season has been the unprecedented resurgence of the Baltimore Orioles. Currently, they find themselves in the middle of a six-team battle for the AL Wild Card spots. Many would say the May 21 call-up of top prospect Adley Rutschman sparked the run. The O’s were just 16-24 at that point prior to Rutschman’s call-up. Since then, Baltimore is 43-31 and have transformed themselves from rebuilder to contender.

With that being said, it may be time for another prospect to call-up — Gunnar Henderson. He was the 42nd overall pick just three years ago in the 2019 MLB Draft. Simply put, Henderson has been tearing it up and having a phenomenal season, hitting .301 with 18 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 99 games (split between Double-A and Triple-A).

When it comes to his play in Triple-A, he has continued to be aggressive at the plate averaging .293, and has hit 10 homers. At just 21 years old, Henderson appears to be ready for the big stage and we could likely see him replace Jorge Mateo at shortstop in the near future.

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