PROSPECT: Yu-Min Lin, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks
ANALYSIS: Lin, now 19, signed with the Diamondbacks out of Taiwan in December 2021. He wasted no time transitioning to baseball in America, quickly emerging as one of the top prospects in Arizona's system.
When facing batters, Lin sets the tone with a low-90s fastball. However, he really leaves his mark with his breaking and offspeed offerings. Lin's curveball has a fantastic vertical bite, and the horizontal break on his slider is equally impressive. He also harnesses his changeup with ease, getting great fade and just enough arm-side movement to miss bats. If that wasn't enough, MLB Pipeline reports that he also deploys a "splitter and screwball-like pitch to keep hitters guessing."
This past week, Lin had one of pro baseball's best outings in recent memory. He lasted five innings, striking out a whopping 13 batters. That would be impressive for a nine-inning game, but it's all the more impressive when you consider he faced just 17 batters and recorded 15 outs.
VERDICT: Lin has emerged as one of the best strikeout throwers in Minor League Baseball as a teenager. Just imagine the impact he could have in a few short years. Don't be surprised if the lanky left-hander is a hot fantasy commodity in the future.
More Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Kyle Manzardo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: No. 4 CALL-UP ETA: May UPDATE: Kyle Manzardo is expected to be called up by the Guardians on Monday May 6th with Steven Kwan hitting the IL. ANALYSIS: The only thing stopping Kyle Manzardo from getting called up to the major leagues is probably the lack of a... Read More
Daniel Hudson - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues / Most Saves Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Dodgers placed closer Evan Phillips on the injured list on Sunday May 5th with a hamstring injury. While it's not considered a major injury, and not expected to sideline Phillips for too long, it will still... Read More
Blaze Alexander - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It was another frustrating week for Blaze Alexander as the 24-year-old rookie found himself on the bench twice so that the Diamondbacks could start inferior hitters. We thought when Arizona optioned Jace Peterson and his .211 batting average back to the minors, Alexander would... Read More
Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 7)
PROSPECT: Orelvis Martinez, 3B/2B, Toronto Blue Jays ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #7 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Orelvis Martinez hit 28 home runs between Single-A and High-A as a 19-year-old in 2021, then hit another 30 home runs in 2022 at Double-A as a 20-year-old, and 28 more between Double-A and Triple-A in 2023 as... Read More
Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 7)
PROSPECT: Cade Povich, SP, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #13 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich improved to 3-1 with another strong performance for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. The lefty tossed six innings and allowed five hits, one run, four walks, and struck out five on the evening. Povich has... Read More
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and sleepers list, updated daily!