Many of these names could appear in the majors in 2022
17 min read
In December, Major League Baseball’s owners voted to lock out the players, triggering the league’s first work stoppage since 1994-95. From now until whenever the lockout is lifted (after the ratification of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement by both the league and the MLB Players Association), there won’t be free-agent signings, trades, or any of the usual hot-stove madness that tends to populate the winter months.
Nevertheless, CBS Sports has spent the last couple weeks breaking down the top prospects in baseball, both globally and on a team-by-team basis. That process continues today, with a recap of every team’s top prospect.
Do note that the players below were identified as the top talents in the minors following conversations with scouts, analysts, and player-development types. As always, this is more of an art than a science, and some disagreement is a given. Let’s get to the list.
Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe.