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Angels, as well as all other teams, have until 3pm PT to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule-5 Draft; expect the Angels to add Brandon Marsh, Chris Rodriguez, and Packy Naughton at minimum
here's a short thread of those the Angels would have to protect from the Rule-5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster today
Jack Kruger was once viewed a possible catcher of the future for the Angels due to his athleticism/hitability/chance to stick behind plate; receiving progressed in 2019 while bat regressed, still hopeful he can be backup option down the road https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1100885258973569024?s=20
Jose Rojas has put up big performance numbers through his minor league career, doesn't have a deadset defensive position which can be disputed as "versatile" or "position-less" depending on who you ask; outstanding barrel control https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1197212119512444928?s=20
Leo Rivas is speed/OBP threat but impact of the baseball will really dictate his role in the upper minors and MLB level; made minor alterations to tap into more gap power but still a 20 in-game power hitter who can play middle of field at three positions https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1197213074945478656?s=20
Livan Soto was part of Braves int'l fiasco and Angels are reaping rewards; strong defender who is growing with bat, may not ever have in-game power but can play good SS and shows enough bat control to play as future bench role https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1232834694355406848?s=20
Kevin Maitan's star has fallen from top int'l signing to non-prospect for some; body regressed at rapid pace but recent reports are encouraging on body, bat however may never play more than power bench/platoon corner https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1073660292960112641?s=20
Brennon Lund has been a constant performer in Angels system for some years and at times can be the best player on the field; likely 4/5 OF role if given opportunity https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1197213187487059968?s=20
Gareth Morgan is one of the most exciting players in Angels farm system; pending at bat you could see him flailing at plate (has improved approach) and striking out at high rate, or hit missiles 400+ feet with regularity, true boom or bust https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1197213292260757506?s=20
Packy Naughton came from Cincinnati in Brian Goodwin trade; funky delivery/slot makes for challenging AB's for lefties, should be given opportunity to challenge for rotation/swingman spot in 2021 https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1300698061123981312?s=20
Oliver Ortega exploded onto the scene in 2019 after stellar performance in Cal League and All-Star Game; power combination with power FB/CV combo, needs refinement of command but could be real bullpen threat in 2021 beyond https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1197212335368073216?s=20
Idanbel Isabel was recently signed over the last week; has some of the easiest power you will see in minors but hit tool will hold him back; could be late bloomer in late 20's/early 30's at peak of physical career
Orlando Martinez is a "do everything well" prospect who has average tools across the board; refinement at upper levels should make him likely fourth outfield type https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1231919028630740992?s=20
Chris Rodriguez has the body and arsenal to make some scream that he's a Top 100 prospect; however, back injuries/surgery have held him to just 77.2 IP since being drafted and 9.1 IP since 2018; will be given chance to start but arsenal can play anywhere https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1151234720589475840?s=20
Jose Soriano grew three inches and added 20 pounds from 2016-18 and became one of the top power arms in baseball; TJ surgery held him out last year but has dominated at every level through Low-A https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1211643235224809472?s=20
Denny Brady is intriguing depth arm who received Extended Roster invite this year with Angels in Long Beach; nothing overly sexy about the arsenal but makes it work and could be depth arm for any club in rotation https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1132153892433608704?s=20
Brendan McCurry was recently signed over the last week to Triple-A contract; funky arm slot makes him challenging to pickup from RHH box, likely depth reliever for 2021 that could be threat for R5 pick
Brandon Marsh is Angels top prospect and will crack T40 for some publications this winter; has gone through some offensive changes that have made him real five-tool threat, with strong minor league start could challenge for full-time OF gig in late 2021 https://twitter.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1000520254026539009?s=20
