Last week we discussed Tim Tawa. So it makes sense to follow up with a look at the other player added by the team to the 40-man roster, before the Rule 5 draft. That was right-handed pitcher Joe Elbis; Preston already mentioned him, but I figure with him added, he deserves a deeper dive. He’s one of the youngest prospects there, turning 22 in September: Cristian Mena is the only one younger. Elbis signed for Arizona in July 2019, at age sixteen for $275,000. But obviously, the arrival of COVID, and the cancellation of the 2020 minor-league season, delayed his entry to professional ball.
2025 Roster Dark Horse: Joe Elbis
