Elehuris Montero Stats

The Colorado Rockies received left-hander Austin Gomber, third baseman Elehuris Montero, shortstop Mateo Gil and right-handers Tony Locey and Jake Sommers in the trade that sent third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals. Montero (No. 8), Locey (19) and Gil (22) were all listed as top-30 prospects for the Cardinals by MLB Pipeline. Montero, 22, might not stick at the hot corner long term, but he makes hard contact with raw power. He'll need better plate discipline and to cut down on his whiffs if he's to have a chance at debuting in 2021. Locey, 22, must command his pitches better and repeat his delivery if he's to stick as a starter. Gil, 20, is a natural shortstop that has sneaky power and enough defensive skills to give him a solid floor as a utility player, at the very least.

over 2 months ago

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they would be adding 21-year-old prospect Elehuris Montero to the main Busch Stadium Summer Camp player pool, bringing their total to 45 players. Montero plays the corner infield spots, and has been in the Cardinals system since he was signed for $300,000 in 2014. Montero has dealt with a few injuries in his minor league career, limiting him to just 59 games at Double-A last season, but he's always shown exciting upside when healthy. Scouts say Montero's swing can get a little long, but his excellent hand-eye coordination and quick bat speed can make up for it. He still has some developing to do, but he's someone to keep an eye on in deeper formats and certainly in any dynasty or keeper leagues.

over 9 months ago