The Houston Astros gave up a significant part of their future to provide fuel to try and claim another AL West crown.
took a big risk in the Yusei Kikuchi trade at the deadline. And there’s no disputing it had a serious impact on their farm system.Baseball America’sThe Top 30 rankings reflect all of the trades that were made by the trade deadline. The new rankings also took into account players the Astros selected in the MLB Draft during All-Star weekend.
Bloss and Loperfido made their MLB debuts earlier this season and were two of the fastest risers in the organization based on the site’s preseason rankings. The Astros also made more dips into their Top 30 prospects. They called up infielder Zach Dezenzo, who moved up to No. 5 after the trade, on Tuesday. Houston also called up its No. 26 prospect, outfielder Pedro Leon, last weekend.
Astros that fell in the rankings after the first half included shortstop Camilo Diaz and outfielder Cesar Hernandez.
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