We all watched as the New York Yankees were extremely active
before the deadline to protect prospects in the 2018 Rule 5 Draft. The Yankees
made many moves over the course of a couple days clearing spots for the likes
of Gleyber Torres, Thairo Estrada and others to be added to the 40-man roster
at the expense of young players like Ronald Herrera who was sent to the Texas
Rangers in exchange for A-Ball pitcher Reiver Sanmartin. Let’s meet the man
that was brought over in the trade late in the evening on Monday. This is Meet
a Prospect: The Reiver Sanmartin Edition.
Sanmartin is a left-handed starting pitcher that was signed
as an international free agent out of Columbia by the Texas Rangers at just
19-years old. Sanmartin spent his first two professional seasons in the
Dominican Summer League before making the big jump to the United States here in
2017 stopping at two affiliates for the Rangers.
In 32 minor league games, 23 of them as a starting pitcher,
Sanmartin has compiled a 14-4 record with a 2.62 ERA along with 119 strikeouts
in 137.2 innings pitched. Sanmartin sits at about 88-92 MPH on his fastball
while complimenting that pitch with what is considered to be an average
changeup and slider. All signs point to Sanmartin being a bullpen arm if and
when he reaches the Major League level, and that’s okay if you’re the Yankees.
Most importantly for New York is that Sanmartin will not
need protection from the Rule 5 Draft until this time next season. Worry about
that when the time comes, until then welcome Sanmartin to the organization and
to the Yankees family. Enjoy your stay and make us proud.
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