Prediction on what minor league starting rotations will look like

[krazzy]

Here is my projection for where the starting pitchers will be to start the season. I’m not real confident in these picks but it will give you an idea

Louisville

Brandon Williamson
Levi Stoudt
Carson Spiers
Ben Lively
Connor Overton
Kyle Glogoski
Kevin Herget

Wouldn’t surprise me if Andrew Abbott started in AAA. He made 20 starts in Chattanooga last year but didn’t put up great numbers. I think it depends on how he looks this spring

I listed a few extra pitchers for Louisville. I don’t expect Glogoski or Herget to be in the rotation unless there is a taxi squad.

Chattanooga

Connor Phillips
Joe Boyle
Christian Roa
Andrew Abbott
Lyon Richardson
Thomas Farr
Bryce Bonnin (injured)

Is this the year Boyle is moved to the pen? I think they will probably give him some starts and if his BB% don’t improve, move him to the pen. He could have the best “stuff” in the system. If he throws strikes, he’s an ACE

Dayton

Chase Petty
Javi Rivera
Julian Aguiar
Tanner Cooper
Sam Benschoter
Steve Hajjar (I’ve heard he may not be ready to start the season but nothing official)

If there is an open rotation spot in Chattanooga, I think Benschoter takes it.

Daytona

Bryce Hubbart
Ryan Cardinia
Jose Acuna
Hunter Parks
Kenya Huggins

Hubbart could start in Dayton if there is a rotation spot available.

Tom Nichols mentioned that he could see Hunter Parks or Ryan Cardinia in Dayton’s Bullpen. If that happens look for some 2022 draft picks to get a shot.

[TRF]

Why Daytona and not Dayton for Acuna? I think he and Petty make a nice 1-2 punch in a rotation. He threw about 68 innings last season so a bump to 110 seems likely. Maybe he repeats Daytona for April and moves to Dayton in May, they slow him a bit at the break.

I really think the Mets gave the Reds a gift with him, based on results alone. I'd like a real scouting report on him.

[mth123]

Why Daytona and not Dayton for Acuna? I think he and Petty make a nice 1-2 punch in a rotation. He threw about 68 innings last season so a bump to 110 seems likely. Maybe he repeats Daytona for April and moves to Dayton in May, they slow him a bit at the break.

I really think the Mets gave the Reds a gift with him, based on results alone. I'd like a real scouting report on him.

I like Acuna as well. It's too early to tell, but I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the best pitcher and maybe best overall guy they got period in all the deals since the end of the 2021 season. OTOH, he may crash and burn in AA like so many others do.

[krazzy]

Why Daytona and not Dayton for Acuna? I think he and Petty make a nice 1-2 punch in a rotation. He threw about 68 innings last season so a bump to 110 seems likely. Maybe he repeats Daytona for April and moves to Dayton in May, they slow him a bit at the break.

I really think the Mets gave the Reds a gift with him, based on results alone. I'd like a real scouting report on him.

Mostly because the Dayton’s rotation will be loaded. Acuna is young so I think he will start in Daytona then move up when a spot opens.