Luiz Gohara

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…

Eugenio Suarez – Thumb "Sprain" Apparently, Mr. Suarez’s fracture was more like a sprain or hairline fracture, based on the fact that he’s already heading out to Triple-A for a rehab assignment. He should return to the Reds lineup by early next week. I can hear the collective sigh from Nick Senzel owners now. Suarez should perform well and experience minimal trouble from the injury.  Expected Return: First week of May Danny Salazar – Shoulder Pain February news divulged that shoulder pain hampered Salazar's works for over…

"Acuña Gohara, what a wonderful phrase/Acuña Gohara, ain't no passing craze."Isn't that how the song goes that Timon and Pumbaa sing in "The Lion King?" No? That's how I remember it from my childhood anyway.Well, I was singing this song in my head for four-plus hours on Sunday as I made the three-hour drive from Maine to Pawtucket, R.I. to watch Braves uber-prospects Ronald Acuña and Luiz Gohara.The timing proved to be excellent, as we learned this morning that the wait for Acuña is about to be over — Atlanta is…

My projected return dates are based on medical protocols, established rehabilitation guidelines, and evidence-based data. Most of the time I will not agree with the timelines given by teams, beat-writers, or others on social media. Players to Add Now Luiz Gohara – ETA – Late April Dinelson Lamet – ETA – Mid-May Recent Injuries Xander Bogaerts – Left Ankle Injury ("Alleged" stress fracture of talus) This injury is getting a lot of press and a lot of conflicting reports. Let’s go by the evidence. Bogaerts is out of the…

Man, I just can't get enough prospects. Like I said last week, I'm, a prospectaholic. Feel free to join me for weekly meetings every Tuesday as I feed my addiction with this weekly Dynasty Dugout column. Last week, I ranked the top-10 dynasty prospects for every American League team. That was so much fun, I decided to do it again this week. And I kind of have to. I mean, who just ranks American League prospects and neglects the National League? Not this guy, that's for sure.The National League is a little more top-heavy…