MLB.com beat writer Joe Frisaro reports that Miami Marlins outfield prospect Braxton Lee has missed the last few games for Triple-A New Orleans with a hamstring injury. Lee had started the season in Miami, where he was hitting .176 with eight strikeouts and a .391 OPS over eight games before being demoted. Since joining the Baby Cakes, Lee hasn't done much better, hitting .186 with 12 strikeouts and a .451 OPS. Lee has the potential to steal 20 or more bases and he has shown he can hit for a high average in the minors, but he needs to make some adjustments to his game before he can be considered fantasy relevant in any way.
Marlins Send Sandy Alcantara, Braxton Lee To Minors
The Miami Marlins sent top pitching prospect Sandy Alcantara and outfielder Braxton Lee to minor league camp on Tuesday. Alcantara, who came over from the Cardinals in the trade involving Marcell Ozuna, will report to Triple-A. Alcantara impressed in camp and could join the Marlins rotation sooner than later, according to manager Don Mattingly. The Marlins can also delay Alcantara's eligibility for salary arbitration if they keep him in the minors until sometime in May. Lee won the Double-A batting title in 2017 and will move to Triple-A for the first time this season. Alcantara should be stashed if possible in dynasty/keeper leagues, and he could become relevant in deeper mixed leagues later this year. Lee is more of a watch-list guy in dynasty formats.
