Is Tyler Wells a long term answer in the starting rotation? that's the question was have to ask ourselves and while the 3.71 ERA through his first 10 starts this year is pretty good, let's look at the numbers a little closer and see if it's done with mirrors or sustainable success.
The first thing we have to remember is that Wells is almost 28 years old (August). I know we all think of him as being so young because he was rookie last year and a rule 5 pick, but Wells is older than Zimmerman
It might be nice to see a chain reaction with Beavers to Norfolk, Etzel to Bowie, and Acevedo to Aberdeen.
Aron Estrada put up a 1.000+ OPS in the DSL in 2022 but was injured and so so last year in the FCL. After an awful start at Delmarva he started to hit but without much power. Now homers as a LH hitter the last two games. Sunday a pull shot. Tonight an oppo. I’m hoping this is the start of a real breakout. Not a big guy but well put together. Sosa, Arias, and Tavera should be fun to watch progress. Two years ago Estrada was the head of the class.
If Elias could somehow magically combine Stowers and Kjerstad into one player, then the O's would really have something. I think Kjerstad has a special bat, but his defense anywhere leaves a lot to be desired. I don't know if Stowers can keep his Ks low enough to be an everyday player, but the O's should find out before Santander hits free agency.
I agree. And I think he has a higher upside than Kjerstad because he's actually a very good fielder. He's a guy that I think deserves regular playing time.
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