Earlier this week, the Astros finalized their minor league rosters for the upcoming season. Much of the intrigue surrounds shiny new toy Pedro Leon, but the lower levels are peppered with interesting names, and should make for interesting follows. As we gear up for the start of the year, let’s take a quick dive into the assignments, starting with Low-A Fayetteville:
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The list is full of new faces, including some 2020 draft picks who will be making their pro debuts. Here’s a list of some potential standouts from this group who could surprise and move up the rankings:
Nerio Rodriguez - Information is light on the young catcher, but he has a number of interesting traits that have piqued my interest.