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CC, I think Santana may be up mid 2027, and be very valuable. Molina would be my next choice with him being outstanding his last few starts. Franklin and Doyle need some AAA seasoning. Fajardo would be a little further behind starting at AA. Roby is a wild card, but we should know more when he pitches in the AFL.
I like Brandon Christopher Clarke
Well, he’s getting his arm operated on again instead of going to AFL. A “minor procedure”. Supposed to work out at the Jupiter complex this winter.
Roby, Winquest, and Santana all are likely to be strong players in the bullpen. I could see Rajcic being a strength there too, but more than likely he’ll just be average. Who knows what Svanson is anymore? Clarke could be too I suppose. I really don’t know enough about him yet to make any real guesses. Rincon & Mautz are each JAG (just a guy). Clemente should be gone through free agency. I don’t think Hansen ever makes it.
I don’t know that anyone on the list is likely to be a strong positive as a starter next season. I would bet Molina and Cijntje will both struggle in their first partial season in the MLB. I don’t think Doyle or Franklin get promoted that high yet – at least not until September.
You didn’t put Hjerpe on your list. He could potentially be a positive as either a starter or reliever, but would have serious innings limits as a starter. You also didn’t put Eagan on there. I find him a bit fascinating and think he could get a trial run at some point if there are enough injuries. Also, don’t completely dismiss Brandt Thompson. Nobody ever talks about him. His stuff is mediocre. But he’s a real “pitcher” and he could sneak in there in the right scenario.
Those are all my best guesses anyway!
Santana is my pick. He’s very difficult to hit, and he’s pretty likely to get a shot in the big leagues next year.
I’ll go with Cjintje based on today’s analysis titled ‘2026 Minor League Leader – Pitching Counting Stats’ on the front page of TCN website. Just not sure if Cjintje is ready yet. If Hjerpe gets added as a starter, I’ll go with Hjerpe.
For the bullpen I’ll go with Winquest with Santana as my runner up. The Cardinals let Rincon throw some pitches in games at the end of the season. I actually liked what I saw. He looked loose and unintimidated to me. His control is not there yet, but it could be there soon.. If Hjerpe moves toward the bullpen instead of rotation, I’ll go with Hjerpe.
I didn’t include Hjerpe because I take it as given he is a 2027 contributer
Clarke has barely pitched above A ball and considered leaving him off the list
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