The minor league rosters have pretty much taken shape and there are some surprises with the assignments at the various levels. Some players unexpectedly were assigned to higher levels while others return to the same level although their 2017 performance might have suggested otherwise. Still others will participate in extended spring training and the Driveline program. Regrettably, a few have already been inexplicably released, such as right-handers Logan Crouse and Alex Hermeling.
A number of the 2017 draftees and acquisitions have yet to make their professional debuts while some have had only a very few innings pitched or a very few at bats.