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Without further ado, it’s time to continue our 2020 consensus rankings by looking at the 121-150 best starting pitchers in dynasty leagues.

121) CLARKE SCHMIDT, NEW YORK YANKEES, (AGE: 24, PREVIOUS RANK: NR)

Despite falling victim to Tommy John surgery as a junior at the University of South Carolina, the Yankees still thought highly enough of Schmidt to make him the 16^th overall pick in the 2017 draft. Unfortunately, the setback would cost him the rest of his season and delayed his professional debut until June of 2018. Entering 2019, Schmidt was finally able to log some meaningful innings, eventually reaching Double-A Trenton in August. The righty overcame some midseason injuries and banked on his mid-90’s fastball to post a 3.47 ERA over 90.2 innings, with 102 strikeouts and 28 walks. Schmidt’s prospect pedigree is tied a bit to his draft status, however, his upside is quite limited due to command issues and below-average secondary offerings. Command is generally the last skill to return following Tommy John surgery, so an improvement here may allow him to stick as a starter. Entering his age-24 season, Schmidt has a chance to debut with the Yankees, but it most likely will be in a relief role. (Greg Gibbons)

122) BRADY SINGER, KANSAS CITY ROYALS, (AGE: 23, PREVIOUS RANK: 127)

A highly touted righty out of the University of Florida, Brady Singer is inching closer to his major league debut. Standing 6’5” and weighing in at 210 lbs. the 23-year-old has a prototypical starter frame and coupled with a bulldog mindset on the mound and you have yourself a real nice pitching prospect. Singer began 2019 at High-A and dominated over nearly 60 innings with a sub 2.00 ERA and earned himself a promotion. He was roughed up over his first few starts in Double-A, however, he showcased his potential with a strong second half over 78.0 innings with a 2.54 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and only 20 walks. Singer is one of the (sips whiskey) “safer” pitching prospects in the game with the floor of an innings eating SP4 due to excellent command, and a ceiling of SP2 with upside for more if he refines his changeup and we see an increase in strikeouts. He will likely begin 2020 at Triple-A and with some early success could debut in the majors sooner than later. Royals beat writers envision Singer as the #5 starter to open the season and he may be ready, but the Royals are not expected to contend in 2020 which makes it far more likely he will begin the year in the minors as to not accrue a year of service time. (Greg Gibbons)

123) ETHAN HANKINS, CLEVELAND INDIANS, (AGE: 19, PREVIOUS RANK: NR)

Seemingly every time the Indians head to the bank and open their minor league vault they have another pitching prospect making waves. This year is no different, with their top pitching prospect from the 2018 draft Ethan Hankins beginning to rise up the rankings. The 6’6’’ righty has an electric four-pitch mix with his mid-to-upper 90’s fastball as the headliner. Like many flame-throwing 19-year-olds in A ball, Hankins racks up the strikeouts (over 30% in 2019) but struggles with his command (over 5 walks per 9 innings). Scouts drool over his potential and agree if it all comes together he has frontline upside. However, injuries to both his shoulder and elbow have hindered his development, and the Indians are expected to bring him along slowly. Hankins will likely begin the year in Low-A Lake County, but with health and improvements to his consistency, he may get a taste of High-A as well. Hankins is the epitome of high risk and high reward, flashing ace type stuff but carrying the baggage of a bleak injury history and a long lead time before reaping any of the rewards. (Greg Gibbons)

124) ALEK MANOAH, TORONTO BLUE JAYS, (AGE: 22, PREVIOUS RANK: NR)

A 6’6” 260 lb. monster drafted 11^th overall by the Blue Jays this past June, Alek Manoah has all the physical tools you could dream up for a pitcher. The big righty offers a three-pitch mix including a mid-to-upper 90’s fastball, a wipeout slider, and a changeup. Scouts agree the fastball and slider are already above average, while the changeup still needs some refining. In 2019, the Blue Jays exercised extreme caution with Manoah, allowing him to make his professional debut at Low-A Vancouver, but limited him to only 17 innings for the season. Already 22 years old, I expect he will begin the year in High-A Dunedin with a chance he may see Double-A New Hampshire by the end of the season. There are mixed reviews as to whether Manoah can stick as a starter, which is the biggest concern here. There is no doubt about his physical makeup and two above-average offerings, but I’d like to see him hold up over the course of a professional season before going all-in. Manoah makes for a solid second-round pick in this year’s rookie drafts. (Greg Gibbons)

125) JUSTIN DUNN, SEATTLE MARINERS, (AGE: 24, PREVIOUS RANK: 124)

Infamously known as the “other” piece of the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz/Jarred Kelenic trade, the Mariners also acquired right-handed pitcher Justin Dunn. Much to the delight of anxious fans, Dunn received a cup of coffee with the big club last September and although it was brief, it was a significant step for his development. Prior to his call-up, the 24-year-old spent the entirety of the regular season at Double-A Arkansas logging a 3.55 ERA over 131.2 innings, 158 strikeouts, and 39 walks. Dunn works with a four-pitch mix, including an above-average fastball and slider, the latter being his primary strikeout pitch. The risks with Dunn, like other young hurlers with command issues, is that he ends up in the bullpen. However, the front office is committed to Dunn as a starter for the time being and envisions him in the middle of the rotation long-term. Entering spring training, Dunn will likely compete with several others for the fifth spot in the rotation. However, I expect they will hold him down in Triple-A Tacoma to begin the regular season since he skipped this level completely, before receiving an extended look in the big-league rotation. Steamer agrees, projecting a 5.09 ERA over 21 starts, with 103 strikeouts, and 48 walks. (Greg Gibbons)

126) JULIO TEHERAN, LOS ANGELES ANGELS, (AGE: 29, PREVIOUS RANK: 101)

A model of consistency, Teheran has started at least 30 games and logged over 174 innings every season since 2013. While the results have been mixed, over the last two seasons the righty posted near-identical stat lines that should serve as a baseline for projections moving forward. That said, one change Teheran is making for the 2020 season is where he will call home. After nine seasons with the Atlanta Braves, his contract option was not picked up and he became a free agent. The 29-year-old signed a one-year $9 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, and will find himself firmly engrained in their 2020 rotation. The Angels intend on using a six-man rotation for 2020, specifically designed around Shohei Ohtani, which may impact the usage of their other starters and is worth monitoring. Teheran has never been known for throwing much ched and unfortunately for fantasy owners he began to favor his sinker more frequently than prior seasons. The whiff percentage on his sinker is significantly lower than his other pitches and coupled with an xFIP that has been at or above 5.00 for the past three seasons and his package becomes less appealing. Steamer projects a 5.30 ERA over 179 innings with 155 strikeouts, which profiles as a matchup driven backend fantasy option. (Greg Gibbons)

127) NATHAN EOVALDI, BOSTON RED SOX (AGE: 30, PREVIOUS RANK: 63)

Coming off yet another injury-riddled season, somehow Eovaldi keeps making his way onto top pitching rankings. In 2019, he managed a 5.99 ERA over 67 innings, not exactly providing any return on investment, especially after his storybook 2018 run. We’re all familiar with his two Tommy John surgeries and what a great comeback this has been, but after adding yet another elbow surgery to his resume this past season the risk here is starting to outweigh the reward. While Steamer projects Eovaldi to be the Red Sox #4 starter and to throw 148 innings in 2020, I think that is better viewed as his ceiling. The Red Sox gambled and lost with Eovaldi, make sure you don’t do the same. (Greg Gibbons)

128) DYLAN BUNDY, LOS ANGELES ANGELS (AGE: 27, PREVIOUS RANK: 103)

Arguably the most frustrating starting pitcher to own over the last decade might be Dylan Bundy. The former top prospect who debuted at 19 years old has been taking owners on a roller coaster ride ever since. Bundy has yet to post an ERA under 4.02 and has constantly been a victim of walks (over three walks per nine innings) and the longball (nearly two home runs per nine innings). Unfortunately, he was also a victim of being a Baltimore Oriole. Much to the delight of Bundy owners, however, an offseason trade to the Angels brings a welcome change of scenery as he will immediately benefit from a move out of the AL East and into a more neutral ballpark. Additionally, I’m betting that a quick weekend with the Angels pitching coaches tinkering with his repertoire and mechanics may help unlock some of his long-lost potential. The one-time flamethrower currently relies on a low-to-mid 90s fastball that trends below average, but he also has a plus slider as his primary strikeout pitch that generates a nearly 50% whiff rate. The 27-year-old has always been able to strike out at least a batter per inning and his arm has been healthy for the last few seasons. Just now entering his prime, the price of Bundy stock has never been lower, but he still has an enticing upside that may be a nice addition to the back end of your rotation. (Greg Gibbons)

129) SHANE MCCLANAHAN, TAMPA BAY RAYS (AGE: 22, PREVIOUS RANK: NR)

A 6’1’’ lefty drafted in the first round of the 2018 draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, McClanahan’s first full professional season was highlighted by reaching three levels in the minors including a debut in Double-A. An impressive rise for the 22-year-old, he let it all out including an electric fastball that reaches triple digits and a plethora of offspeed pitches, most notably a curveball that that flashes plus or better. He finished 2019 with a 3.36 ERA in 120.2 innings, 154 strikeouts, and 45 walks. As with many young hurlers, the risks lie in whether McClanahan will be able to consistently repeat his delivery and improve his command. He took significant steps forward in 2019, and with Tommy John surgery well in his rearview mirror, he should not have any restrictions moving forward. There is a lot to like here and potentially a frontline starter if it all comes together. In 2020, expect McClanahan to begin the year in Double-A and with success may have a chance at debuting with the Rays late in the season. (Greg Gibbons).

130) JEFF SAMARDZIJA, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (AGE: 35, PREVIOUS RANK: 151)

Shark is back for his age-35 season and received a small bump up the rankings due to a good showing in 2019. However, as unpredictable as his 2019 season was, is how unreliable his 2020 projections will be. This past season the veteran managed a 3.52 ERA over 181.1 innings with 140 strikeouts and 49 walks. While the surface stats may appear serviceable, a 5.02 xFIP, career-worst hard-hit percentage, and career-best strand rate, speak volumes about the amount of luck he had. Although he is healthy, I expect his 2020 to be a step back, driven primarily by corrections in his batted ball data. While there will certainly be some useful starts, I’m not banking on anything close to 2019. Steamer projects 191 innings, an ERA of 4.74 and 154 strikeouts which is pretty much a matchup-driven starter. (Greg Gibbons)

131) Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs, (Age: 36, Previous Rank: 91)

Lester tossed 171.2 innings across 31 starts in 2019. While it was the least amount of innings he has thrown since 2007, it marked the 12th consecutive year he started 31+ games. Beyond all else, Lester is the poster boy for consistency. Unfortunately, father time comes for us all. Lester lost almost a full tick of velocity in 2019 and was knocked around in the second half, allowing 39 Earned Runs in his final 57.2 innings (6.09 ERA) along with a .381 wOBA against. Now in the twilight of his career, Lester’s ability to stay on the field should keep him relevant (at least in 2020), but his advanced age and deteriorating skillset offer more downside than upside. (Trevor Foster)

132) Zach Plesac, Cleveland Indians, (Age: 25, Previous Rank: NR)

On the surface, Plesac had a solid Major League debut, posting a 3.81 ERA and eight Wins in 115.2 Innings Pitched. However, when you look under the hood, there is not much to be excited about. His .255 BABIP, 5.06 xFIP, and 5.13 SIERA signal regression. He doesn’t miss a lot of bats, evidenced by his 6.85 K/9 and 9.5% Swinging Strike percentage, and his 3.11 BB/9 shows subpar command. Plesac also allows a lot of hard contact and is in the bottom 20% in the league for xwOBA, xSLG, and xBA according to Statcast. Plesac is in line to be the Indians 5th starter but his profile does not offer much upside and he is best thought of as a back end or depth option. (Trevor Foster)

133) John Means, Baltimore Orioles, (Age: 27, Previous Rank: NR)

The soft throwing right-hander came out the gates hot in 2019 with a 2.50 ERA in the first half, but his performance was completely unsupported by his 5.20 xFIP. The regression monster caught up to him in the second half; he posted a 4.85 ERA (5.79 xFIP) as he gave up more solid contact and flyballs. Flyballs are a problem for Means, he gave them up at a 50% rate in 2019 which makes him susceptible to blow up games. He does not strike out many hitters and only has one “plus” pitch (changeup), which leaves him lacking upside. Means should be a mainstay in the Orioles rotation for the next few years which gives him value as a back-end option or spot starter, but the lack of any standout skill makes him, at best, a mediocre option. (Trevor Foster)

134) Kris Bubic, Kansas City Royals, (Age: 22, Previous Rank: NR)

Bubic put together an excellent season across Single-A and A+ in 2019. He led all the minor leagues in strikeouts with 185 (11.16 K/9) and posted a sparkling 2.23 ERA across 149.1 innings. He was a bit advanced for the levels but still, the results were spectacular. Bubic relies on deception to dominate opponents and his delivery oddly reminds me of another deceptive lefty, Colin Poche. Bubic has an average fastball that sits in the low-90s along with an average curveball, but his changeup is elite and one of the best in the minors. He still has hurdles to clear in Double-A and Triple-A, but Bubic profiles as a solid middle of the rotation arm for both the Royals and your fantasy team. (Trevor Foster)

135) Tyler Mahle, Cincinnati Reds, (Age: 25, Previous Rank: NR)

Yes, Mahle’s 2019 results were poor; going 3-12 with a 5.14 ERA over 129.2 innings is hardly a performance that helps your fantasy team. But despite the poor results, Mahle showed some encouraging skills. He changed his pitch mix to add a cutter and a sinker and started throwing his curveball much more (23.1% in 2019 vs 0.7% in 2018). His groundball rate rose 8.3% (to 47%) and his K-BB% rose 5.9%, from 11.2% in 2018 to 17.1% in 2019. Also, his 66.7% Left on Base percentage and 3.99 xFIP point to some positive regression coming his way. The acquisition of Wade Miley likely pushes Mahle either to the bullpen or Triple-A to begin 2020, but he is only 25, possesses some very intriguing skills, and is just an injury away from rejoining the rotation. A good buy-low candidate. (Trevor Foster)

136) Jackson Rutledge, Washington Nationals, (Age: 21, Previous Rank: NR)

Standing at six feet eight inches tall and 250 pounds, Rutledge is an imposing figure. He routinely hits mid-90s with his fastball and can carry this velocity deep into starts. He also throws a slider, curve, and changeup; all of which scouts think can develop into plus pitches. His short arm action is strange to see from a guy his size, but it may add a bit of deception into his delivery and it certainly isn’t affecting his ability to dominate. The number 17 overall pick in the 2019 draft put up video game number at San Jacinto Junior College, sporting a 0.87 ERA and compiling 134 strikeouts (14.76 K/9) over 82.2 innings. He continued his success after draft day with Single-A Hagerstown, where he had a 2.30 ERA and struck out 31 batters in 27.1 innings. One area he will need to improve in is his command; he walked 30 batters in 82.2 innings at San Jacinto and then another 11 batters in 27.1 innings at Hagerstown. Rutledge has all the tools to make a quick ascension to the majors and I think this time next year we will wonder why we had him ranked this low. (Trevor Foster)

137) Pablo Lopez, Miami Marlins, (Age: 24, Previous Rank: NR)

2019 was a tale of two halves for Lopez. He was putting together a pretty nice year before a mid-June shoulder strain derailed his season. In 76.2 innings before his injury, Lopez had a 4.23 ERA, 3.97 xFIP, 17.5% K-BB%, and .284 wOBA against. In 34.2 innings after returning from injury Lopez had a 7.01 ERA, 5.25 xFIP, 8.4% K-BB%, and .390 wOBA against. Lopez clearly wasn’t quite right when he returned from the IL.

While he was inconsistent from start to start pre-injury, the overall results showed promise. Lopez does not possess elite upside, but when healthy he displayed quality skills that make him a solid back-end fantasy option in the short term, with the potential to be a consistent mid-rotation option in the long term. (Trevor Foster)

138) Carlos Rodon, Chicago White Sox, (Age: 27, Previous Rank: 80)

Rodon looked slightly improved in his 34.2 innings in 2019 vs 2018 (K% up 11.5%, xFIP down 1.27), but the sample is too small to draw any meaningful conclusions. He struck out batters at a higher clip but displayed the same below-average command we have come to expect from him before having Tommy John surgery in May. Rodon is slated to return sometime in July or August, but with the current White Sox staff of Giolito, Keuchel, Cease, Lopez, and Gonzalez, not to mention Kopech waiting in the wings, he may not have an immediate spot in the rotation. Once he is healthy, Rodon and will have to refine his control to be a reliable fantasy asset in the future. (Trevor Foster)

139) Kyle Gibson, Texas Rangers, (Age: 32, Previous Rank: 112)

The 4.84 ERA may not show it, but Gibson performed better in most underlying metrics in 2019 compared to 2018. He decreased his BB% by 1.7%, lowered his Fly Ball percentage by 4.2% to 23.8% (3rd lowest rate among starters with 150+ innings, per Fangraphs), raised his O-Swing by 3.8% to 36% (7th highest), decreased his Contact percentage by 2.7% to 71.6% (13th lowest), and raised his Swinging Strike percentage by 1.6% to 13.1% (16th highest). There is potential here. His fastball routinely gets pounded (.405 xwOBA), but he threw it almost 6% less in 2019 and hopefully he can continue that trend in 2020. Even at 32, Gibson possesses some strong skills and top-50 Starting Pitcher upside if he can put it all together. But if he can’t, he is still a reliable middle to back-end fantasy option. (Trevor Foster)

140) Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks, (Age: 31, Previous Rank: NR)

After a four-year hiatus in the Korean Baseball Organization, Kelly returned to MLB and put together an average season, with a 4.42 ERA in 183.1 innings. Kelly pitched a lot of quality innings but was also prone to the occasional blowup game as he had ten starts where he either gave up five or more earned runs, didn’t make it past the 4th inning, or both. He did finish the season on a high note though; in a 5 game stretch in September he had a 2.18 ERA (3.63 xFIP), his contact rate and hard-hit percentage both fell by about 5%, he induced swinging strikes at a higher clip, and displayed an extra tick of velocity. Anyone can get hot for a five-game stretch, but nonetheless the September skill gains are interesting and show he may offer a bit of upside. Kelly will be competing for a spot in the Diamondbacks starting five this spring and that will be a situation to monitor closely because if he ends up out of the rotation, he will hold very little fantasy value. (Trevor Foster)

141) Tony Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers, (Age: 25, Previous Rank: NR)

If Mookie Betts trade Version 1.0 went through, I would be much more excited for Gonsolin. I like his stuff a lot, but he’s likely Ross Stripling with fewer rotation reps. I’m really hoping he gets traded somewhere. But, to overview, every pitch he has had a positive pVal last year. He used his slider and curve least (16.9% and 10.1%), but they returned the best pVals per 100 pitches (2.48 and 1.04), but the splitter wasn’t far behind (0.94 pVal/100 and was thrown 24.7% of the time). His fastball wasn’t that bad either, but it’s nothing to write home about (0.32 pVal/100 and 0.369 xWOBA). Personally, I would target him if I already had a good staff as a guy to give me quality innings from the pen with a chance to start—and be good in said starts. (Dillon Vita)

142) Jackson Kowar, Kansas City Royals, (Age: 23, Previous Rank: NR)

I like to think of the trio of Lynch, Kowar, and Singer as Cerebus (Hades’ three-headed monster/puppy). Bubic has been killing my vibe with this lately. Jackson Kowar is probably my second favorite in that crew (I have a man-crush on Daniel Lynch) because I think he has a higher upside than Singer with that nasty fastball/changeup combo. If he can add a third pitch, watch out because he could be a real studmuffin. Right now he throws a curveball along with the fastball and changeup. And by all accounts, it’s mighty underwhelming. So, if he could improve it or add a slider or something that would be NICE. (Dillon Vita)

143) Brailyn Marquez, Chicago Cubs, (Age: 21, Previous Rank: NR)

Everyone knows that the Cubs would have failed Introduction to Developing Pitching (PTCH 106) had they taken it in college, but Brailyn Marquez is single-handedly trying to raise that grade to a C. Marquez is a lefty who throws a nasty fastball (it’s probably a future 80 grade) that can hit triple digits. That alone is not something you see every day, but on top of that there’s plenty of movement on the fastball as well. His best secondaries are his changeup and slider and they trail behind the fastball. But, they do flash plus. On top of the concern that his secondaries are not good enough, there is concern that the command may also force him to be a high-leverage reliever. But besides last year in A ball he has been and R ball in 2016, he has kept his BB/9 below 3 and his k/bb above 3. So, I believe he’ll be a SP long term, especially if he continues to develop his secondaries to be at least above average if not plus like I think he can. (Dillon Vita)

144) Daniel Espino, Cleveland Indians, (Age: 19, Previous Rank: NR)

Now, if there was an anti-Cubs organization when it comes to developing it would be the Indians. And lucky for us, the best pitching prospect in the 2019 draft fell to them. Espino is my favorite arm in the Indians and I see him as having legitimate SP1/2 upside. Espino has two fastballs, 4-seam and 2-seam, that both are at least plus with a chance to be double-plus. His fastball sits around 94-97 and can reach triple digits. On top of that, his curveball and slider both flash plus. I would like him to improve his changeup, but even if he doesn’t, he still could have 4 plus pitches. What’s more important to me is that he can show that he has adequate command. He only threw 23 innings last year across two leagues and failed to drop his bb/9 below 3 in these short sample sizes. If he can show improved control and command, I will feel very confident that he can be a front of the rotation arm. And if he can do that while developing his changeup, I’m ecstatic. (Dillon Vita)

145) Rick Porcello, New York Mets, (Age: 31, Previous Rank: 61)

Innings. Porcello will get you innings. In his career, Porcello has only pitched less than 170 IP and that was way back in 2010 (anything in the 10’s still doesn’t sound old, but let’s be honest, we’re old). In the past 6 years, he’s pitched over 190 IP 4 times, 3 of which were over 200 IP. The bad news is he’s only ever had an ERA under 4.00 three times during his 11-year career. So definitely not sexy. But, sometimes you just need a little floor. Plus, he’s moving to the NL so he’ll benefit by not having to deal with the DH. The other thing is he seems to be pretty good at limiting hard contact while inducing soft contact, which should help him drop his HR/9 to something better than his 1.60 HR/9. Here’s to hoping that the Mets infield defense improves. I’m looking at you, Rosario! (Dillon Vita)

146) Jordan Yamamoto, Miami Marlins, (Age: 23, Previous Rank: NR)

Yamamoto is admittedly the Marlins starting pitcher I’m at least interested in not named Jose Urena. But, he is a 23-year-old who just pitched his rookie season. It’s not fair to expect him to destroy the competition immediately. And he did flash some legitimately interesting things last year. For instance, he had 3 pitches with a positive pVal. The changeup was nothing at all (he used it 3% of the time so I don’t really care about this) and his curveball -5.9 pVal after he threw it 13.7% of the time. The good news is the curveball should rebound as it had a .363 WOBA and a .245 xWOBA. The bad news is the fastball should regress as it had a .292 WOBA and a .351 xWOBA. Further, the bad news is he threw this pitch 50% of the time, so if it regresses it will hurt and he probably doesn’t improve on that 4.46 ERA. But, there’s a chance he does if he favors his off-speed and breakers more heavily. (Dillon Vita)

147) Triston McKenzie, Cleveland Indians, (Age: 22, Previous Rank: 68)

McKenzie was and is one of my prospect crushes, but those injuries are beginning to be a little bit too scary. He missed all of last year and is super lanky. McKenzie has a plus fastball and curveball to go with plus command. His changeup needs work, but if he wasn’t so injury prone I’d be confident he’d be at least a middle of the rotation starter. But, alas the injuries exist. So, I’m not sure he stays in the rotation, but he’s close enough to the majors that I’ll take a chance on that upside because I’ll know sooner rather than later whether he can stick in the rotation. (Dillon Vita)

148) Alex Wood, Los Angeles Dodgers, (Age: 29, Previous Rank: 66)

Alex Wood should have a spot in the rotation to start the season. But, let’s be honest, with the Dodgers he’ll be yo-yo’ing between the rotation and the pen. He’s 29 years old and has been consistently good throughout his career, besides whatever happened last year. If I’m being honest, there’s not much to like about last year. But, I’m trusting that the Dodgers can get him back to his previous form. His curve and changeup are both quite good, but his sinker is a bit underwhelming. However, there’s a chance he can be a sub-4 ERA guy especially since he should get some time in the pen. But, his strikeout upside is underwhelming. He’s 29, so he should be able to this for a few more seasons before the mileage on his arm begins to add up. The only problem is he’s only on a one year contract and coming off a poor season. This is a fine floor arm. (Dillon Vita)

149) Luis Gil, New York Yankees, (Age: 21, Previous Rank: NR)

I love Luis Gil’s stuff, but he needs to control his walks if he’s going to stay in the rotation. He really likes to walk a guy (career 5.95 bb/9 in the minors since 2015), but his fastball is double-plus and his curveball is plus. His changeup should probably at least become average too. But, it still currently needs work. Which adds more reliever risk to his profile. But, the upside is legitimate if he can improve his control and develop that changeup. Though, he does have reliever risk this is the type of arm to be on. Top of the rotation upside with high-leverage reliever floor. I’ll buy into that all day. (Dillon Vita)

150) Taijuan Walker, Seattle Mariners, (Age: 27, Previous Rank: 141)

The Mariners signed Taijuan Walker and I’m really happy with them as a landing spot. He was a really good prospect back in the day, but injuries have destroyed his career. The Mariners can afford to give him a chance as they’re not realistically competing. Which is good because he currently can’t break 90 and competitive teams would likely not give him a shot. If he can get back to his former self he is quite interesting this late because he can shoot up these rankings. He’s also just 27 so he should have something left in the tank. Of course, he could rebound from health and still underwhelm like he did when he was first on the Mariners. But, I think he’s still worth a shot at the cheap price. (Dillon Vita)