We’re about to hit the stretch run in the big leagues and all 30 teams will expand their rosters in September to help get through the regular season’s final month.
Whether it’s one of 15 teams within four games of a playoff spot or a club with an eye on next year, each organization has the chance to expand its roster by two spots.
In choosing one prospect for every team who could make an impact in September, we tried to look at players who are ready and might be given an opportunity, given the needs of the big league team. Prospects already on the 40-man roster might have a leg up, though that’s not an obstacle for all teams. And many of the selections — 12 to be exact — have already gotten a taste of the big league life this season.
In choosing one prospect for every team who could make an impact in September, we tried to look at players who are ready and might be given an opportunity, given the needs of the big league team. Prospects already on the 40-man roster might have a leg up, though that’s not an obstacle for all teams. And many of the selections — 12 to be exact — have already gotten a taste of the big league life this season.
AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL
Guardians: Chase DeLauter, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 42)
A 2022 first-rounder out of James Madison, DeLauter has endured repeated foot injuries in pro ball but has batted .318/.386/.500 in 91 Minor League games when healthy and tore up the Arizona Fall League last season. He features an impressive combination of size, athleticism, performance and plate discipline that could help the outfielder-needy Guardians hold onto their lead in the AL Central.