The Tampa Bay Rays have made significant addition to their roster as they have acquired right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for first base prospect Kyle Manzardo.
Civale has been the Guardians top starting pitcher thus far in 2023 (not the highest of praise) and he possesses some of the most elite pitches in all of baseball.
According to Baseball-Savant, Civale ranks in the 92nd percentile in fastball spin and then 96th percentile in curveball spin. His elite rates have allowed him to enjoy plenty of success, but he hasn’t consistently stayed on the mound.