Last year, Domingo Acevedo had a breakout season. The young flame-thrower posted a 2.61 ERA across 93 innings pitched. He paired a dynamic fastball — one that could reach triple-digit radar gun readings — with a quality changeup and a work-in-progress slider. The only drawback to his season came in form of the injury bug, limiting him to just 18 starts. Many wondered if he could stay healthy and build on his 2016 campaign. For the most part, he did just that.
Acevedo’s season got off to an inauspicious start at High-A Tampa. He pitched to a 4.