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Athletics to Promote Top Outfield Prospect Henry Bolte to Major Leagues
According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, the Athletics are promoting outfield prospect Henry Bolte to the major leagues. The team's No. 5-ranked prospect according to MLB.com has been swinging a hot bat at Triple-A Las Vegas this season and is being rewarded with an early promotion. Through 37 games with the Aviators, the outfielder has posted an impressive .348/.418/.658 line with a 1.076 OPS. During this stretch, Bolte has flashed high-end speed upside, swiping 17 bags while launching 12 long balls. Last summer, Bolte showed similar speed upside, stealing 44 bags over a 114-game stint in the upper minors, but had minimal power, hitting only nine round-trippers. Seeing Bolte begin to tap into his raw power makes him a priority waiver option ahead of his debut. If he sees an everyday role, Bolte could possess elite speed upside while pushing for double-digit home runs.
Source: Martin Gallegos
Source: Martin Gallegos
