Tommy John surgery may have pressed pause on Ross Stripling’s rapid ascent to the upper minors, but Stripling picked up right where he left off pre-surgery in 2015 on the fast track to the big leagues. Stripling showed little rust and largely maintained his stuff upon returning to Double-A, earning him a spot on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster this off-season. While he may not have the highest ceiling of Dodger pitching prospects, Stripling is a near-ready, high-floor candidate for the back of the rotation or as an intriguing two-breaking-ball reliever in the middle of a big league bullpen.
Dodgers top prospects 2016: No. 17, Ross Stripling
