Jharel Cotton
The right-hander has the talent to turn in the kind of breakthrough performance that warrants consideration for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Cotton will have a leg up on some of his competition, having started his Major League service clock last September, which allowed him to gain experience that will surely help him on the mound when he resumes play.
Cotton dazzled during this time, pitching to a 2.15 ERA in five starts for the A's, who acquired him in the trade that sent starter Rich Hill and outfielder Josh Reddick to the Dodgers.