No doubt, financial relief was the impetus for the Miami Marlins’ trades of Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna and Dee Gordon this offseason, but that wasn’t the only factor. Newly updated MLB prospect rankings highlight the upside of a couple prospects acquired in these controversial transactions.
On Monday morning, Baseball America and ESPN.com (Insider subscription required) unveiled their 2018 top prospect lists. BA made their entire top 100 available; ESPN’s Keith Law has split his rankings into two parts, beginning with No. 51-100.
Right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara, centerpiece of the Ozuna package from the St.