Clubbing his way into the big league picture in 2017, Edwin Rios held his offensive performance from Double-A to Triple-A and appears primed for an opportunity. Where that might come positionally will be the biggest issue, as Rios’ best fits with the Dodgers are blocked by established players and his eventual home might be easier found in the American League. Until his chance arrives, Rios will likely continue to mash mistakes for Oklahoma City in 2018 while hoping to improve his third base defense enough to consider himself versatile positionally.
While he’s not the most conventional offensive talent, Rios’ ability to tap into his raw power consistently despite bat speed issues is an underappreciated skill.