With the 2024 MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror, it’s a convenient time to look at the scope of prospects across MLB’s organizations. Who should we be looking out for in the months to come? Here’s a look at one prospect to watch for each club during the rest of the 2024 season.
Blue Jays: SS Arjun Nimmala
The Blue Jays’ No. 3 prospect started slow, which led to him being placed on the development list and pulled back to the Florida Complex League for a brief stint. Since returning to Single-A Dunedin, though, he’s looked like a completely different player. Still just 18, Nimmala has Top-100 prospect potential and is starting to show the immense offensive upside that the Blue Jays loved in the 2023 Draft. This organization has produced a handful of position players in recent years, but looking a few seasons down the road, the Blue Jays need to develop a star. Nimmala could be that player. — Keegan Matheson
Red Sox: SS Marcelo Mayer
After battling injuries the last couple of seasons, Boston’s No. 1 prospect (MLB No. 4) is healthy again and has put together a fine season for Double-A Portland. Don’t be surprised if Mayer gets promoted to Triple-A Worcester soon. And once a player is at Triple-A, he is just a phone call away to making his debut. It’s not out of the realm of possibility Mayer could make it to Fenway by September. If not, he will be heavily on the radar during Spring Training. — Ian Browne
Yankees: OF Jasson Domínguez
Timing is everything, and if not for an oblique strain, “The Martian” might be playing a starring role in the Bombers’ lineup right now. The Yanks did not see a path to give their top prospect at-bats with Alex Verdugo, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton all healthy; playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Domínguez was injured on a June 15 check-swing and Stanton strained his hamstring a week later. Though Domínguez isn’t expected to be available until late August, he’d provide a significant upgrade for a lineup that has lacked length from the cleanup spot down. — Bryan Hoch
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