Today’s feature is my ranking of the Top 25 Pitching Prospects for the 2017 season. The list is comprised of starting and relief pitchers whom I believe will make an impact in fantasy this season. Since the ranking is only for 2017, injured players, i.e. Alex Reyes, or players in the low levels aren't under consideration. The list includes some pitchers that surprised in 2016, Robert Gsellman and Jharel Cotton, but also includes a number of top arms that should be up this year. Pitchers that wouldn't likely be on a fantasy team for more than a stream here or there were left off the list. I only wanted to include players that would have some sort of impact on teams, even if they are called up later in the year. Lets get to it.
1. Robert Gsellman, SP, New York Mets, 23 Years Old, ETA: Early 2017
Robert Gsellman made his Major League Debut on August 23rd against St.Louis, he pitched 3.2 inning while holding the Cardinals to no runs. He made 7 starts in 2016 and ended the year with 44.2 IP, 2.42 ERA. Gsellman is penciled in as the 5th starter for now, however he could lose that spot to Zack Wheeler or Seth Lugo with a rough Spring Training. I think Gsellman is going to be a decent late round draftee who could hold a sub 3.50 ERA on a winning ball club.
Thoughts on Yadier Alvarez? If he were projected to start at AAA this year where would he rank for you?
Was also wondering about Yadier alvarez