<p>Even though the shortened <strong>2020 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> season</strong> was far from normal, the teams still tried to give their top-ranked prospects some Big League action to get them ready for what’s to come. Hopefully, that trend will keep on this season.</p>
<p>Baseball, unlike other sports, helps their youngsters maintain their rookie eligibility even if they already made an appearance<strong> in the Big Leagues. </strong>That’s why some of the guys we’re about to mention here have already made their debut.</p>
<p>In the next couple of paragraphs, we’ll talk about the <strong>top 10 rookies and prospects</strong> every baseball fan and fantasy enthusiast should keep an eye on throughout the 2021 season, as they’re ready to make an impact right away.</p>
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<p>10. Nate Pearson – RHP, Toronto Blue Jays</p>
<p>9. Nick Madrigal – 2B, Chicago White Sox</p>
<p>8. Michael Kopech – RHP, Chicago White Sox</p>
<p>7.MacKenzie Gore -LHP, San Diego Padres</p>
<p>6.Marco Luciano -SS, San Francisco Giants</p>
<p>5. Sixto Sanchez – LHP, Miami Marlins</p>
<p>4. Jared Kelenic – OF, Seattle Mariners</p>
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<h2>3. Julio Rodriguez – OF, Seattle Mariners</h2>
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<p>Julio Rodriguez had some physical struggles early on in his career but he’s been a part of the Seattle Mariners organization for 4 years now. He showed glimpses of great raw power in 2019 with the team’s Minor League affiliates.</p>
<p>Rodriguez is still a work in progress and will strike out every now and then out of pure pitch-chasing. Then again, he has the physical tools to become a dominant slugger as soon as he finds his groove.</p>
<h2>2.Adley Rutschman – C, Baltimore Orioles</h2>
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<p>Adley Rutschman doesn’t get enough recognition right now but this guy was the first-overall pick of the 2019 MLB draft for a reason. He’s got all the intangibles – and tangibles – to become a perennial All-Star catcher.</p>
<p>Throughout his young career, Rutschman has proven to be a great defender with a strong arm. He’s also a switch hitter with a great feel for contact and can hit to the opposite field and a pretty well-round-up prospect.</p>
<h2>1. Wander Franco – SS, Tampa Bay Rays</h2>
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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tampa-bay-rays-t110457" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tampa Bay Rays </a>were pretty close to finally putting an end to their<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/mlb-all-time-world-series-champions-by-year-20200724-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> World Series</a> drought last season but, besides some questionable coaching decisions, they also lacked power and timely hitting.</p>
<p>That’s when Wander Franco could’ve been useful. He’s an elite offensive prospect who can hit for average or power and whose switch-hitting ability makes him one of the most hyped prospects of the decade. There will be some issues as a defender, but he should be unleashed right away.</p>

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<p>Finally, <strong>the 2020 MLB season is almost underway</strong>. All 30 teams are about to take the field after months of backs-and-forths regarding the terms, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/Baseball-is-back-Everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-MLB-2020-season-20200715-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">conditions,</a> and the schedule of thiscampaign.</p>
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<p>Even though this will be a shortened season, it’s likely that some young talents are given the chance to get some <a href="http://mlb.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB experience.</a> That’s why today, we’re going to let you know about the <strong>top 10 prospects to keep an eye on in 2020.</strong></p>
<h2>10. Dylan Carlson, OF – St. Louis Cardinals</h2>
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<p><strong>Dylan Carlson </strong>may have to wait a while before getting the call to join the <strong>St. Louis Cardinals </strong>given their depth at the outfield spots but given his power and switch-hitting ability, we know he’ll be ready to take the plate at any time.</p>
<p>Carlson’s defense is still a work in progress but there’s no denying his ability to make contact and send the ball to the opposite field. <strong>He broke out last year in both AA and AAA </strong>and the Cardinals are really high on him going forward.</p>
<h2>9. Deivi García, RHP – New York Yankees</h2>
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<p>The Dominican pitcher has been a rising star and a top-notch prospect since signing with the <strong>New YorkYankees </strong>in 2015. Now, it seems like <strong>Deivi García </strong>is finally ready to take the mound for the <em>Bronx Bombers</em> in 2020.</p>
<p>García struggled early on in training camp but the talent and upside areclearly there. He’s expected to join the Yankees’ bullpen at some point in the season. <strong>He’s got a mean curveball and quite a versatile arsenal</strong>, so he could end up even making the team’s rotation.</p>
<h2>8. Julio Rodríguez, OF- Seattle Mariners</h2>
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<p><strong>Julio Rodríguez</strong> has had some recent physical struggles so the <strong>Seattle Mariners</strong> are likely to go easy on him. Still, he’s expected to make the opening day roster and become a full-time player for the team right away.</p>
<p>Rodríguez is considered the best prospect in the Mariners’ organization after posting a<strong>.326/.390/.540 slash line </strong>last year in the minor leagues. He’s pretty confident in his game and will be a very fun player to watch this season.</p>
<h2>7. MacKenzie Gore, LHP – San Diego Padres</h2>
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<p>We’ve been waiting for this moment for the past three years but now it seems like<strong> MacKenzie Gore</strong> is finally ready to take the mound for the <strong>San Diego Padres</strong>after posting a whopping 1.02 ERA in the California League. That granted him a promotion to the AA affiliate.</p>
<p>Gore continues to rise as one of the most promising lefties in the game. The<strong></strong>Padres’ bullpen enters the season a bit banged up and <strong>they’re not likely to contend anyway</strong>so there’s no reason to think he couldn’t join the team at some point of the season.</p>
<h2>6. Adley Rutschman, C – Baltimore Orioles</h2>
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<p>The<strong> Baltimore Orioles</strong> drafted<strong>Adley Rutschman</strong> with the first overall pick of the 2019 MLB Draft so perhaps it’s still too soon to give him the nod. However, he’s looked more than ready during camp and his team is projected to be near the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/MLB-2020-season-odds-Who-will-win-the-2020-World-Series-20200714-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bottom of the standings</a> this season.</p>
<p>Rutschman has proven to be a great defender with a strong arm. He’s also a switch hitter with a great feel for contact and can bat to the opposite field almost at will. He’s a pretty well round-up catcher and the Orioles <strong>might as well give him a long leash right away.</strong></p>
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<h2>5. Jarred Kelenic, OF – Seattle Mariners</h2>
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<p>New York Mets fans may hate to hear this but<strong>Jarred Kelenic</strong> is going to be a star. The <strong>Mariners </strong>were thrilled to get him in the Robinson Canó deal and have watched him dominate at every minor league level as both a batter and playmaker in the outfield.</p>
<p>It’s pretty clear that Kelenic still needs to work on his timing and tame his aggressiveness in the plate to avoid striking out too often but once he starts to get a grip at MLB pitchers, <strong>he’ll be a deadly slugger for many years to come.</strong></p>
<h2>4. Nate Pearson, RHP – Toronto Blue Jays</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong> have one of the most promising farm systems in the world right now. <strong>Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, </strong>and now<strong> Nate Pearson</strong> could put them in a position to become a dynasty once they develop.</p>
<p>In fact, there’s a strong chance Pearson enters the year as part of the team’s rotation<strong>. His fastball can top 100 mph</strong> with ease and he’s coming off an impressive campaign with a2.30 ERA in AAA. The guy’s ready.</p>
<h2>3. Jo Adell, OF – Los Angeles Angels</h2>
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<p>There have been some concerns regarding <strong>Jo Adell’s</strong> durability after his 2019 season was riddled by injuries. The <strong>Los Angeles Angels </strong>are stacked in the outfield but Adell’s power, athleticism, and ability to make contact will certainly make Joe Maddon grant him a couple of at-bats.</p>
<p>Jo isn’t the average slugger. Besides his superhuman strength, he’s also incredibly fast and he’ll definitely learn a thing or two from <strong>Albert Pujols or Mike Trout</strong>. Expect him to get the call f the Angels find themselves in a tough spot to compete early in the season.</p>
<h2>2. Wander Franco, SS – Tampa Bay Rays</h2>
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<p><strong>Wander Franco </strong>is the real deal. He’s the ultimate five-tool prospect and has a strong chance of becoming one of the best players in the world in little-to-no time. The only two things holding him back this year are his age (19) and the Rays’ plans to compete for a playoff berth.</p>
<p>Franco can do it all. He’s the kind of player that doesn’t strike out often and constantly challenges pitchers. Talent-wise, he may be the best player in this list by a long stretch, so <strong>hopefully, he’ll get the chance to prove it this year.</strong></p>
<h2>1. Luis Robert, OF – Chicago White Sox</h2>
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<p><strong>Luis Robert</strong> is the ultimate athlete. He’s got an MLB-ready body already and has flat-out dominated at every single level of competitive baseball. He was expected to start the year as a starter for the<strong> ChicagoWhite Sox</strong> even before the shortened season.</p>
<p>Robert’s raw power is just off the charts. His athleticism and vertical leap make him a pure entertainer in the outfield and his instincts as a hitter will grant him a lot of success in The Big Show. Barring injury, <strong>he’s the leading candidate to win the Rookie of the Year award.</strong></p>

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