PROSPECT: Wikelman Gonzalez, SP, Boston Red Sox
ANALYSIS: Gonzalez was signed by the Red Sox out of the Dominican in 2018. He had a strong debut in the DSL in 2019, posting a 3.30 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 46 1/3 innings. He worked his way up to Single-A in 2021, with a 2.91 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 52 2/3 innings, posting a 66/16 K/BB rate.
Gonzalez struggled with control issues in 2022, posting a 4.21 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 98 1/3 innings with a 121/54 K/BB rate. He's had similar control issues this season as he's made his way to Double-A, combining for a 4.22 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 89 2/3 innings with a 144/57 K/BB.
Wikelman's fastball is electric, sitting in the mid-90s and touching triple digits, and he has three average secondary pitches, but he struggles to reproduce his mechanics, leading to high walk rates.
VERDICT: The raw stuff is excellent for Gonzalez, but he has to put the ball in the zone to make a difference, whether that's in the rotation or bullpen. He's someone to own in deep dynasties, but until he solidifies the control, let someone else worry over him in shallow dynasty leagues.
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