TORONTO -- Toronto's Minor League system is still a work in progress, but with a developing core of young talent, the Blue Jays have a lot more depth than they did at this time last year.
With the exception of a brief appearance from Anthony Alford, and the September callups of Teoscar Hernandez, Richard Urena and Carlos Ramirez, 2017 was not a year for Blue Jays rookies. It should be a different story in '18.
Here's a closer look at some of Toronto's top prospects, who could become factors at some point next season:
OF Alford (No.