2 articles
HOU •
27 days ago
This is interesting. Nelson returns to affiliated ball for the first time in nearly a half-decade after a remarkable 34-homer campaign for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League. The 28-year-old third baseman, who was a 15th-round pick of the Marlins back in 2016 and has yet to reach the majors, has spent the last four years bouncing around the independent leagues — including a stint in Mexico — but he’ll get a chance to show what he can do in camp with the Astros this spring.
CHC •
3 months ago
Triantos represents the highest-profile prospect the Cubs needed to guard from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. The 22-year-old infielder’s stock has taken a hit over the past year, but he still projects as a viable utility infielder at the highest level.