Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. (thumb) is expected to miss the next few months due to a torn ligament in his right thumb that he suffered on April 24. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Rincones could return to Double-A Reading in July. Last year, Rincones was drafted by the Phillies in the third round after he mashed 19 home runs in just 58 games at Florida Atlantic University. This year, he was playing extremely well through 60 plate appearances with Double-A Reading, slashing .300/.417/.600 with three doubles, four home runs, four steals, and 11 walks. Unfortunately, what was hoped to be a year of significant progression will likely be spent rehabbing and readjusting. Rincones is mainly an injury stash in dynasty leagues for now.
Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. is a promising young outfielder who was selected in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft. The FAU product's scouting report suggests that he should have no trouble hitting for power and spraying the ball to all parts of the field. Despite being somewhat limited defensively without a great arm, Rincones could project long-term as a left fielder, first baseman, or even designated hitter at some point later in his career. The 23-year-old had a great week in the minors, going 8-for-20 with two homers, six RBI, four walks, four strikeouts, and five stolen bases. Out of all his stats, the high stolen base clip is the most impressive. This should be a clear indication to fantasy managers that Rincones' dynasty value is growing.
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