Dodgers: Ranking the Most Expendable Top Prospects

5. Yusniel Diaz, Outfielder

Since joining the Dodgers organization after the 2015 International signing period, the Cuban defector came in with expectations to be a potential five-tool player. At only 20-years-old, Diaz has had a rough start, battling injuries all throughout his first two seasons with the Dodgers and never quite living up to the Dodgers’ expectations.

This season in Advanced A, Diaz is hitting .287/.354/.440 with seven home runs and eight stolen bases in 306 plate appearances. Diaz is profiled as a good athlete, solid defender who has a feel for making contact at the plate and using his athleticism to stretch singles into doubles.

The hopes of him developing into a power hitter were always far-fetched with his 6’1″ 195 lb. Stature, but he was at the minimum regarded as a consistent outfielder who could play centerfield. Diaz is rated as the Dodgers fifth best prospect and third best position player according to MLB Pipeline, so scouts around the league should surely come checking in on his asking price.

Diaz without a doubt still has a chance to develop into an everyday outfielder in the big leagues, but given his young age and inability to stay healthy for a full season, I can see the Dodgers willing to include him in a deal that could help them win over the next two seasons.