Minor

The 2020 fifth-rounder has yet to appear in a pro game after requiring surgery in the fall of 2020.

Here are 10 players we expect to see make a jump at some point in 2022, even if it’s not necessarily on Opening Day.

The 24-year-old righthander finished the 2021 season on a tear after an unusual injury sidelined him in June.

The Padres hope that 19-year-old James Wood will have a similar trajectory to 2020 first-rounder Robert Hassell.

The 2021 supplemental first-rounder went into the offseason with a plan after appearing in 26 games in his debut.

With a taste of pro ball behind him, Daylen Lile is prepared for his first full season after being the Nationals’ second-round pick last year.

After a year away from the game, the former Marlins employee enthusiastically embraces a new challenge keeping Oakland’s minor leaguers housed.

Crow-Armstrong grew up a Cubs fan in Southern California, and after an adjustment period after being traded from the Mets, he embraces his new opportunity.

The Reds believe that health and a wider repertoire will help Bryce Bonnin break out.

Warming Bernabel has nice power and contact ability but is learning to wait for his pitch as he prepares for his full-season debut.

Cam Cauley learned valuable lessons from his pro debut last summer that he intends to carry through to this season.

Establishing a routine between pitches could help Beck Way harness his tremendous raw stuff and throw more strikes.

One young hitter for each organization whose performance data and scouting reports stood out in 2021. These players could be poised to go mainstream in the minor leagues this season.

Geoff Pontes introduces the findings of his experiment regarding what it takes to make a successful Rule 5 pick.

Korean righthander Hyun-il Choi has advanced command and pitchability. The next step is holding velocity for an entire season.

The development of Panamanian catcher Adrian Sugastey in Rookie ball last season adds to the organization’s depth of catching talent.

Outfielder Zach Daniels has unmistakable athleticism and his raw upside is among the highest of any outfielder in the organization.

As he navigated his first pro season, Gage Workman focused on quieting his approach and seeing as many pitches as possible.