1 | 1. Mark Vientos | |
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2 | Position: 3B | The youngest of the top position players selected in the 2017 draft, Vientos didn’t turn 18 until December. He has an extremely projectable 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame and should grow into plus power. It is unclear what type of batting averages he will hit for, but the power potential allows him to project as an everyday third baseman. |
3 | Age on 4/1/18: 18 | |
4 | Likely assignment: Low-A Columbia | |
5 | Overall rank: 99 | |
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7 | 2. Andres Gimenez | |
8 | Position: SS | If you want to wait three years for the next J.P. Crawford to reach the majors, then Gimenez is your guy. It’s really not as bad as it sounds, he’ll stick at shortstop and hit for a high average while chipping in 15-to-20 steals and a handful of home runs. He will always be ranked higher on real life lists than fantasy lists. |
9 | Age on 4/1/18: 19 | |
10 | Likely assignment: High-A St. Lucie | |
11 | Overall rank: 119 | |
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14 | 3. Ronny Mauricio | |
15 | Position: SS | One of the top dynasty-league targets from the 2017 July 2 international signing class, Mauricio, who received a $2.1 million bonus, has a chance to stick at shortstop while filling out an offense-friendly 6-foot-2 frame. He won't provide much value with his legs, but could be a strong contributor in batting average and power. |
16 | Age on 4/1/18: 16 | |
17 | Likely assignment: Dominican Summer Lg. | |
18 | Overall rank: 202 | |
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21 | 4. Peter Alonso | |
22 | Position: 1B | It’s easy to look at Alonso’s exploits in the minors and assume he is a valuable asset in dynasty leagues. However, he is mediocre against right-handed pitching and is a subpar defender at first base. It’s hard to see him finding an everyday role, especially in the National League, given those to flaws. |
23 | Age on 4/1/18: 23 | |
24 | Likely assignment: Double-A Binghamton | |
25 | Overall rank: 244 | |
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27 | 5. David Peterson | |
28 | Position: LHP | The Mets taking Peterson with the 20th overall pick in last year's draft has been panned by some, but I actually like it quite a bit from a real-life perspective. He's a high-probability No. 4 starter, and that has plenty of value. Unfortunately for fantasy, it's not nearly as useful, especially since he won't reach the majors until 2019. |
29 | Age on 4/1/18: 22 | |
30 | Likely assignment: High-A St. Lucie | |
31 | Overall rank: 255 | |
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34 | 6. Desmond Lindsay | |
35 | Position: OF | Being one of the best athletes in this system is hardly an impressive feat, but Lindsay's combination of above-average speed and plus raw power makes him a rarity on this farm. He could be a 25/15 center fielder who is better in OBP leagues if he maxes out. Staying healthy in 2018 will be crucial, as he has already missed a lot of developmental time. |
36 | Age on 4/1/18: 21 | |
37 | Likely assignment: High-A St. Lucie | |
38 | Overall rank: 268 | |
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41 | 7. Thomas Szapucki | |
42 | Position: LHP | After undergoing Tommy John surgery in late July, Szapucki figures to miss the whole 2018 minor-league season. That means he will enter his age 22/23 season with just 29 innings at Low-A. His No. 2 starter upside is still tops among the arms in this system, but the bullpen risk is getting pretty intense. |
43 | Age on 4/1/18: 21 | |
44 | Likely assignment: Rehabbing TJ Surgery | |
45 | Overall rank: 330 | |
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47 | 8. Adrian Hernandez | |
48 | Position: OF | Hernandez received a smaller bonus than Mauricio ($1.5 million) during last year's J-2 international signing period. The physical power/speed outfielder will need to refine his approach over the coming seasons, but he has as much fantasy upside as anyone in this system other than Vientos and Mauricio. |
49 | Age on 4/1/18: 17 | |
50 | Likely assignment: Dominican Summer Lg. | |
51 | Overall rank: 362 | |
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53 | 9. Justin Dunn | |
54 | Position: RHP | Dunn had a rough go of things after an aggressive assignment to High-A in his first full season. Pedigree (19th overall pick in 2016), size (6-foot-2, 195 pounds) and athleticism are all working in his favor, but his third pitch (changeup) and command need to really improve if he is to make it as a starter. |
55 | Age on 4/1/18: 22 | |
56 | Likely assignment: High-A St. Lucie | |
57 | Overall rank: 372 | |
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59 | 10. Marcos Molina | |
60 | Position: RHP | Molina's first year back from Tommy John surgery should be considered a huge success, as he logged 106.2 innings, stayed healthy and still has a great chance to make it as a starter. Unfortunately, while he used to have No. 2 or No. 3 starter upside, he now projects as more of a No. 4 starter. |
61 | Age on 4/1/18: 23 | |
62 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Las Vegas | |
63 | Overall rank: 393 | |
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65 | 11. David Thompson | |
66 | Position: 3B | Thompson is a fringe prospect to be sure, but is close to the majors and I liked what I saw in limited looks in the Arizona Fall League. The Mets don't have much high-quality long-term infield depth, so Thompson could get a chance in 2018 or 2019. He could hit .260 with 20-homer pop. |
67 | Age on 4/1/18: 24 | |
68 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Las Vegas | |
69 | Overall rank: Not ranked | |
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71 | 12. Chris Flexen | |
72 | Position: RHP | Flexen should only be rostered by owners who are looking for big-league starts over the next couple seasons and aren't worried about the quality of those starts. He is likely a back-end starter or setup man long term, but his proximity to the majors makes him useful in NL-only and very deep mixed formats. |
73 | Age on 4/1/18: 23 | |
74 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Las Vegas | |
75 | Overall rank: Not ranked | |
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77 | 13. Corey Oswalt | |
78 | Position: RHP | Oswalt is essentially Flexen without the big-league experience. He profiles as a No. 5 starter, and as a member of the 40-man roster, it would not be surprising if he got some starts in the majors in 2018. |
79 | Age on 4/1/18: 24 | |
80 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Las Vegas | |
81 | Overall rank: Not ranked | |
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83 | 14. Tomas Nido | |
84 | Position: C | Nido has the defensive chops to be a big-league catcher for a decade, but ideally he would mostly serve as a backup. His offensive upside isn't very exciting. Think James McCann without the clear path to playing time. |
85 | Age on 4/1/18: 23 | |
86 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Las Vegas | |
87 | Overall rank: Not ranked |