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MLBTR Live Chat With Jason Martinez: April 25, 2018
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AvatarJason Martinez
5:13
Both. You can never have enough pitching depth and Toles, even if he's not starting, would help off the bench at some point. But I imagine they'd have some interest on the trade market. Stewart has some really good numbers in the upper minors since he got there a few years ago.
Conner
5:14
Duggar call up to replace Austin useless Jackson?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:15
Jackson only plays against LHP. It's Gregor Blanco who is blocking Duggar at the moment. He was off to a good start but is 1 for his last 13. Duggar has been good. Too many strikeouts, same as in the spring. But I think they'll make the move soon.
J. Luzardo
5:16
When am I up for good?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:17
Too early for that question after just 1 Double-A start. But not a totally insane question. Luzardo is probably one of the fastest rising prospects in the game.
5:18
I haven't adjusted his ETA, but I had him as mid-2021. That's because he was a 19 year old who hadn't pitched above short-season ball. But I might move it up 2 years.
YankeeZuma
5:18
What is the status of Yankee prospect Clint Frazier?  Haven't heard any updates on the concussion.  is he okay?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:21
Starting rehab assignment tomorrow.
Not sure how he fits on this roster anytime soon, though.
Paul
5:22
Which closer loses his job next?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:24
I don't think Ziegler last long as Miami's closer. Only question is whether it's Barraclough or Steckenrider who takes over. Probably Barraclough, but both have been good this year.
Bleacher Creature
5:25
Not even as an overreaction to the no-hitter, but how close do you think Manaea is to ace-status
AvatarJason Martinez
5:28
Very close. He goes deep into games regularly (at least 7 innings in 4 of 5 starts) and has the ability to dominate on any given night. I think making 30+ starts and pitching close to 200 innings is what would put him into that category.
Prospects
5:29
When would you say Senzel gets called up
AvatarJason Martinez
5:31
Suarez is starting a rehab assignment. Senzel hasn't been hitting so I think his window is just about closed for now. Maybe July or later.
Ryan california
5:33
How long till the orioles start cleaning house?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:33
No earlier than mid-to-late June, but they'd have to clearly be out of the playoff race.
Slick Rick
5:35
So much for that strong start from Wisler... jynx
AvatarJason Martinez
5:35
My bad.
Probably improves Soroka's chances of a 1st half call-up. Gohara could step into that spot next time around.
Ryan
5:37
What's the most hyped prospect you've covered on this site?
AvatarJason Martinez
5:40
Kris Bryant's debut was pretty crazy. I wasn't writing at MLBTR at the time but I got to write about when he should be called up on ESPN Insider. Jim Bowden, Keith Law and I gave our opinions ... http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12597757/should-kris-bryant-startin...
5:42
I like telling people about that story for obvious reasons.
5:43
Thanks for chatting! Have fun watching the rest of Acuña's debut. Still plenty of time for him to do something interesting.
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