Thinking back to the deal that sent Manny Machado to Los Angeles, the package the Orioles received focused mainly on one player. Yusniel Diaz was not listed as the Dodgers top prospect, but he immediately shot up Baltimore’s rankings. I guess that’s what happens when a team neglects the international market. Still, the Cuba native the Dodgers paid $31 million to sign at 18 years old made for an exciting addition.
The Orioles have yet to see Yusniel Diaz compete at the major league level, although the thought remains that he should be ready to challenge for playing time soon.