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Cruz hit one to the smokestacks in the first inning off Hunter Greene, and if you’re not familiar with the Cincinnati layout, that’s a long way away. Estimated at 442 feet far away Cruz has gone deep 21 times in a season that has showcased his immense talent, but at times reminded of why he’s likely to be a frustrating option going forward.

The move is now official. Raya checks in as Minnesota’s fifth-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, after wrapping up last season with a near-25 percent strikeout rate across 25 starts between Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul.

The move is now official. Raya, who is now protected from next month’s Rule 5 Draft, checks in as Minnesota’s fifth-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, after wrapping up last season with a near-25 percent strikeout rate across 25 starts between Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul.

The move is now official. Raya, who is now protected from next month’s Rule 5 Draft, checks in as Minnesota’s fifth-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, after wrapping up last season with a near-25 percent strikeout rate across 25 starts between Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul.

Coleman heads back to New York after being selected by the Rangers in last year’s Rule 5 Draft. The 26-year-old righty didn’t end up pitching last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

No surprise here after Durbin recently broke the Arizona Fall League’s single-season steals mark following an impressive campaign last year that included 10 homers and 31 steals across three minor-league levels. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters earlier this month that he expects Durbin to “play a big role” next season, so it’s not out of the question that he’ll carve out a versatile multi-position role with New York in spring training. He’s a prospect fantasy managers should be watching closely in Grapefruit League action.

Caissie boasts a sweet left-handed swing and was arguably the most notable prospect for fantasy purposes that needed to be shielded from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. The 22-year-old outfielder doesn’t possess elite over-the-fence pop, but he projects as a five-category fantasy contributor capable of pitching in across the board. He figures to be knocking on the door of the big leagues after finishing last season with a robust .278/.375/.473 triple-slash line with 19 homers and 11 steals in 549 plate appearances at hitter-friendly Triple-A Iowa.

It’s been a whirlwind offseason for Avila, who re-signed with the Royals last month on a minor league contract before a stellar showing in the Arizona Fall League was enough to earn him a spot on the club’s 40-man roster, protecting him from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. The 23-year-old righty finished last year with a solid 4.14 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 85/47 K/BB ratio across 87 innings (20 starts) between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha.

Lugo came over from the Red Sox back at the trade deadline as part of the Luis García trade and has been officially added to Los Angeles’ 40-man roster to shield him from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. The 23-year-old, who is the Angels’ 12th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, offers multi-position versatility and posted double-digit homers and steals last year in the upper minors.

Adams was a notable prospect for Los Angeles just a couple years ago after being selected in the first round of the 20218 MLB Draft, but has struggled to a disastrous .421 OPS in 28 contests at the highest level over the past two years. The 25-year-old hasn’t exactly set the upper minors ablaze either, so there’s a decent shot he makes it through waivers unclaimed.

Wagaman got into 18 contests last year for the Angels, hitting two homers and racking up 10 RBI in the process. The 27-year-old infielder blasted 17 round-trippers between Double-A Rocket City and Triple-A Salt Lake prior to arriving in the big leagues. He’ll remain with Los Angeles if he winds up passing through waivers unclaimed.