Predicting an Impactful Call-Up For Every National League Team

We have passed the 45-day threshold where prospects can be called up and not eclipse service time restrictions to allow them to be rookie eligible in 2024. Still, a player called up now, for instance Noelvi Marte or Masyn Winn will likely surpass the 130 at-bat limit if they play every day. A flurry of call ups is likely to happen in late August or early September, and I have you covered with a prospect on every National League team that could earn that call.

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National League East

Atlanta Braves: Darius Vines, RHP

The Braves have riches of depth when it comes to arms, but few have actually stepped up and claimed a role in the rotation. Vines had looked strong since returning from injury and has made four starts in Triple-A. He could get a start down the stretch if Kyle Wright is set back.

Miami Marlins: Xavier Edwards, SS

Edwards can impact the game in several ways, including his bat and speed. Edwards is slashing .359/.439/.472 with seven home runs and 31 stolen bases in Triple-A. His 93.5 percent zone contact and 90.5 percent overall contact rates are some of the best in baseball.

New York Mets: Ronny Mauricio, SS

Mauricio is long overdue for a promotion, and the Mets are trotting out Jonathan Araúz to play third base. He is aggressive but still has 20 home runs and 21 stolen bases in Triple-A while slashing .284/.336/.486. Mauricio’s 90th percentile exit velocity of 109.3 mph is one of the best in baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies: Simon Muzziotti, OF

Muzziotti features a strong contact-driven profile, as shown by his 92 percent zone contact and 84 percent overall contact raters. Muzziotti can be a bit aggressive, but he can get into some high exit velocities over 110 mph. The more significant issue is ground balls. If he can lift the ball a bit more, Muzziotti instantly becomes a fun fantasy asset.

Washington Nationals: Jackson Rutledge, RHP

This one was tough, and I am not sure we'll see the Nationals make many moves down the stretch, but I could see them wanting to see how Rutledge fares against MLB pitching. Despite poor Triple-A numbers, he brings a big fastball and slider to the table.

National League Central

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF

The Cubs have a one-game lead for the final Wild Card spot. Crow-Armstrong instantly makes the team better with his five-tool potential. His glove and speed alone likely helps the Cubs gain another win down the stretch. It only helps his bat is impressive as well, slashing .290/.376/.534 with 18 home runs and 32 stolen bases this year between Double and Triple-A.

Cincinnati Reds: Connor Phillips, RHP

Phillips has not been elite in Triple-A like we saw in lower levels, but the stuff is incredible and could use rotation help down the stretch. With a 96 mph fastball and a solid curve and slider, Phillips could provide the Reds with some strong starts down the stretch.

Milwaukee Brewers: Patrick Dorrian, 3B

As much as I wanted to say Jackson Chourio, I went the underrated route and picked Patrick Dorrian. He might be 27 years old, but he brings big-time power to the table, boasting a 93 mph average exit velocity and a 106 mph 90th percentile ev. The Brewers are currently starting Andruw Monasterio at third every day, and Dorrian provides an upgrade with his bat.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jared Jones, RHP

Jones feels similar to Phillips in a way; big stuff, but plenty of inconsistencies. He has a 5.40 ERA in Triple-A, but the FIP of 3.55 suggests he has pitched better than the ERA indicates. His fastball is up to 96-97 consistently, with a power slider that sits at 90 mph. Jones has a more diverse arsenal and, if the command comes along, has high-end stuff.

St. Louis Cardinals: Drew Rom, LHP

This one is cheating a bit, as Rom is slated to start on Monday, but he was already on my list. Since joining the Cardinals via trade, he has a 0.82 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 11 Triple-A innings. Rom has a low-90s fastball, but mixes a variety of pitches, including a splitter.

National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks: Jordan Lawlar, SS

Lawlar is one of the hottest hitters in baseball, posting a .306/.399/.550 slash with 11 home runs and 22 stolen bases since June. His contact rate has jumped from 70 percent over the first two months to 78 percent since June first. His bat is ready, and the Diamondbacks want to get him experience before he makes a run at Rookie of the Year in 2024.

Colorado Rockies: Hunter Goodman, C/1B/OF

Goodman brings versatility and power to Coors Field as he has 30 home runs and a .244/.324/.547 slash. Since moving to Triple-A, he has shown a good feel for contact, posting a 93 percent zone-contact rate over a small sample of 47 plate appearances. His exit velocities are high-end, and there is a potential for a solid impact in Colorado.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Gavin Stone, RHP

Stone was atrocious in his first stint in the Majors but has looked to have his confidence back with 25 strikeouts over his last three starts and four total earned runs allowed. He has been throwing a cutter more and leading with his devastating changeup, and Stone could still be a solid big-league starter.

San Diego Padres: Jackson Merrill, SS

Merrill has been getting work in left field which leads me to believe the Padres are ready to give him a shot in the Majors. His contact skills are some of the best in the minors, and there is also power when he lifts the ball. He might have just turned 20 years old, but Merrill has a bat that is big-league-ready.

San Francisco Giants: Kyle Harrison, LHP

Another one that feels like cheating, as Kyle Harrison is making his MLB debut on Tuesday. But he was always my top Giants prospect to get promoted. Harrison is missing plenty of bats, having a 36 percent strikeout rate and a 14 percent swinging strike rate. His walk rate has been horrific, but it is down to 11 percent since July first, and his strike rate is up from 57 percent to 62.5 percent, which is a positive development.