Deivi Garcia

As a 21-year-old, Garcia pitched well enough in his first six big-league starts that he is assured of a rotation spot with the Yankees to open the season. Last year was the first time he logged a quality walk rate (4.1%) above High-A, and while the Yankees reportedly moved him to the first base side of the rubber and quieted his delivery, it's too small of a sample to assume this is Garcia's new true talent command and control. He needs to command his 92-mph fourseamer (touches 95), since it lacks premium velocity and he throws it 60 percent of the time. Garcia's trio of secondaries have always been quality, high-spin pitches, with his changeup and curveball projecting as plus offerings. At 5-foot-9, 165 pounds, there are questions about his ability to limit the long ball and handle a starter's workload, but the biggest question is just how real his improved strike throwing was last season.

There was an excellent window to cash out Garcia when he was thriving at Double-A (37.0 K%) and there were whispers that he could make his big-league debut in the second half. However, after he predictably struggled as a 20-year-old at Triple-A, he is back to being properly valued in dynasty leagues. A fierce competitor who gets the most out of his stuff, Garcia has a plus low-to-mid-90s fastball, and his curveball and slider have rotated as his go-to strikeout offerings -- both pitches have plus potential. He also has an average fourth-pitch changeup. The big question with Garcia is whether he will be a starter or reliever. His BB% has been north of 11% at Double-A and Triple-A, and at 5-foot-9, 163 pounds, he is hardly built to handle a starter's workload. If his command improves at Triple-A, he could make his MLB debut in the rotation. If not, his stuff will clearly play in a multi-inning relief role.

The Yankees kept Garcia in extended spring training until early June, but once he was set loose, he dominated, climbing from Low-A to Double-A in the span of just 14 starts. He only logged 74 innings in his age-19 season, but if he had pitched enough to qualify, he would have led the Sally League (31.2%), Florida State League (24.8%) and Eastern League (29.4%) in K-BB%. Until he has success as a starter in the big leagues, there will always be an urge to peg him as a future reliever, given the right-hander's 5-foot-10, 163-pound frame. His fastball sits at 93-94 mph and he retires hitters with a 60-grade high-spin curveball. Garcia's changeup is still a work in progress, but it could develop into a viable third pitch. His demeanor on the mound is another mark in his favor -- he pitched with extreme confidence, despite being smaller (and younger) than almost every hitter he faced. He will be a quality big-league pitcher, but his eventual role is unclear.