The Single-A Beloit Snappers already had a couple of high-profile prospects on their roster, between teenage 2017 draft picks Austin Beck and Nick Allen. They added another this week, with the arrival of Lazaro Armenteros. The outfielder, who turns 19 next weekend, began the season in extended spring training but has now joined a full-season U.S. affiliate for the first time.
Armenteros isn’t a complete stranger to his new teammates, having played with many of them last summer in the Arizona Rookie League. He put up strong numbers at that intro level (136 wRC+), including power, on-base ability, and the team lead in stolen bases.