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Prospectus Feature: Growth and Grayson Rodriguez $
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by Ben Spanier 9/16

Ben Spanier takes a deep dive on two looks at premier pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez, one at each end of the season, and reflects on how both he and the prospect have learned in 2019.

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September 16, 2019

San Diego Padres called up C Luis Torrens from Double-A Amarillo (Texas).

San Diego Padres activated P Garrett Richards from the 60-day disabled list

San Diego Padres placed P Adrian Morejon on the 60-day disabled list - Shoulder impingement.

Baltimore Orioles designated P Ty Blach for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates claimed 2B Corban Joseph off waivers from San Francisco Giants.

Pittsburgh Pirates placed P Chris Archer on the 60-day disabled list - Right shoulder inflammation.

Detroit Tigers claimed P Marcos Diplan off waivers from Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers placed P Daniel Stumpf on the 60-day disabled list - Left elbow strain.

Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of 2B Christian Colon

Baltimore Orioles claimed P Eric Hanhold off waivers from New York Mets.

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1	Mike Trout	.438
2	Nick Solak	.433
3	Christian Yelich	.429
4	Alex Bregman	.420
5	Yordan Alvarez	.417
6	Anthony Rendon	.416
7	Luis Arraez	.411
8	Matt Joyce	.408
9	Cody Bellinger	.407
10	David Freese	.406

DRC+

1	Mike Trout	176
2	Christian Yelich	166
3	Cody Bellinger	157
4	Yordan Alvarez	153
5	Alex Bregman	153
6	Anthony Rendon	152
7	Mitch Garver	151
8	Nelson Cruz	145
9	Freddie Freeman	143
10	Pete Alonso	141

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1	Gerrit Cole	292
2	Justin Verlander	275
3	Shane Bieber	245
4	Trevor Bauer	245
5	Jacob deGrom	239
6	Stephen Strasburg	229
7	Lucas Giolito	228
8	Matthew Boyd	228
9	Charlie Morton	223
10	Max Scherzer	222

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1	Kirby Yates	2.05
2	Stephen Strasburg	2.15
3	Josh Hader	2.23
4	Felipe Vazquez	2.29
5	Jacob deGrom	2.34
6	Max Scherzer	2.39
7	Gerrit Cole	2.43
8	Tommy Kahnle	2.47
9	Justin Verlander	2.50
10	Matt Barnes	2.57

Prospectus Feature: Growth and Grayson Rodriguez $ Image credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports