When the Cincinnati Reds acquired pitcher Jose De Leon from Tampa last winter, the hope was that the now 27 year old was again healthy, and again one of the more promising arms in the game. Baseball America ranked him as high as the #23 prospect in all baseball prior to the 2016 season, and prior to the 2017 season he was still highly regarded.
Injuries, though, have limited him to a grand total of 23.2 IP at the big league level so far, and he’s bounced around several teams as a result. When right, though, there’s still a pile of potential in his right arm, and today the Cincinnati Reds called him up to see just what he’s got.