Several baseball teams are considering making significant roster changes for the upcoming season. Lance Lynn, a free agent pitcher, may be moving to the closer role for some teams despite not having pitched in that position since 2018. Masataka Yoshida of the Red Sox may not be ready for the season due to injury concerns, potentially paving the way for promotion of other players like Campbell. The Yankees have high hopes for pitcher Chase Hampton, who was previously a top prospect in the game before being injured. Orion Kerkering of the Phillies is being groomed to be a future closer, especially after adding a sinker to his pitching arsenal. Prospect Justin Crawford is also being considered for a potential impact role this season. Will Benson of the Reds has reworked his swing in hopes of improving his performance. Jacob Stallings of the Rockies has seen positive results after retraining his eyes with the help of visual performance training.
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Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert achieved his first four-hit game in Triple-A, going 4-for-5 with a double and a key single that helped Syracuse win 8-4 over Omaha, raising his batting average to .246. Meanwhile, Double-A Binghamton saw Carson Benge and Ryan Clifford hit home runs, with Clifford notching two to reach 19 for the season, solidifying his status as a top prospect. Want More Context? 🔎
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