3 Stud Prospects the Tigers Should Call Up by the All-Star Break
By Michael Luciano
The Detroit Tigers aren't going anywhere this season, but their fans can take solace in one of the strongest farm systems in the league, spearheaded by 2018 No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize. While Mize is almost a shoo-in to get called up to the MLB team in 2020 after dominating every level that he's pitched at so for, the Tigers have three more players that could make their big league debuts soon.
3. SS Willi Castro
The Tigers No. 7 overall prospect, Castro has established himself as an excellent contact hitter, hitting .321 at the Tigers Triple-A team in Toledo. Originally known for his glove, Castro has developed into a more than serviceable hitter, which could give him a good shot at cracking the Tigers.
2. OF Daz Cameron
The son of 17-year veteran Mike Cameron, Daz's .221 average at Triple-A doesn't sound too impressive. However, Cameron has racked up 16 extra base hits, including five home runs, finally showing off the power that made him such an enticing prospect. If Cameron starts making consistent contact, he could be a star in the making.
1. SP Matt Manning
The No. 2 prospect in the organization behind Mize, Manning has used a terrific 96 MPH fastball with a sharp curve and deadly changeup to a 4-2 record and a 2.17 ERA with the Tigers' Double-A team in Erie. Extremely polished for a 21-year-old, manning should get fast-tracked to the league as soon as he's able. If Michael Fulmer returns from injury, a Fulmer-Boyd-Mize-Manning rotation in 2020 is pretty enticing.