Brent Honeywell

There are three words that are synonymous with buy-low pitcher targets: Tommy John surgery. What used to be a curse for pitchers, now isn't so terrifying to think about. Sure, the pitcher will miss anywhere from 12 to 18 months, but pitchers are coming back just as strong, if not stronger than they were pre-surgery. Two of the four pitchers discussed below are the latest big name pitching prospects to tussle with that pest, Tommy John. But even with them missing the 2018 season, and likely a little of 2019, their upside…

Don't go getting all excited. I'm not updating my rankings quite yet. That will come around the All-Star break. What I am doing is taking a look at the top minor league pitching prospects to see how they're performing in the minor leagues so far this season. Think of this as one of the appetizers to my mid-season rankings update. The side salad with ranch dressing on the side, if you will. Around this time next month, you'll get your second appetizer, likely some soup, before getting the prime rib of prospect updates in…

The ever-trading Rays got some unwelcome news, as one of the game's top pitching prospects, Brent Honeywell, was diagnosed with torn UCL, which will force him to miss all of the 2018 season. He'll likely need Tommy John surgery, but no news on the timing of the surgery exists just yet. While the Rays' starting rotation was the team's strong point, it loses some much-needed depth. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free!…

As we get closer to the top of these rankings, I’m finding it harder and harder to limit how much I write about each prospect. Can you really blame me? These aren't your run-of-the-mill prospects in this article. No, sir. These are elite stud prospects with tantalizing upside that are about to explode all over the MLB landscape.As you'll see pretty quickly, the terms "ace-caliber" and "elite tools" enter the discussion plenty of times below. You won't find any power or speed-only players below, either. As we continue to…

This week's prospect update focuses on the Tampa Bay Rays' top 10 prospects and what they've been up to so far this season. The Rays' farm system is full of players who are not far off from the Majors. In fact, a couple players in the top 10 have already made their debut for the big league club.Without further ado, here's a look at how the Rays' top 10 prospects have been doing after three months of the season. 10. Justin Williams, OF The Rays acquired Williams in November 2014 as part of the Jeremy Hellickson trade…