Dodgers Position by Position Breakdown: The Farm System

CORNER INFIELDERS

Top Prospect:  Edwin Rios

As I mentioned earlier, If the system has a weakness, it’s in the infield.  That being said there are still some pieces that may be solid contributors at the MLB level.  Rios is one of those.  He has torn up pitching at every minor league level and has a total of 54 home runs in his first 3 minor league seasons.  There are some question marks that have surrounded Rios in the past.  He has played a lot of third base but doesn’t appear to have the range to stick there, meaning first base will likely be his future.  His conditioning has waned in the past, and he has the type of body that may be susceptible to breaking down over the course of a long season.  There are also questions about his long swing and propensity to strike out.  This year will mark his first full season at AAA, and his performance this year will determine his future with LA.

Top Reinforcement:  Rob Segedin

Segedin enters his third season in the Dodgers System and will be a key position player to have on hand at AAA when an injury shuts someone down.  Segedin missed a good part of last season due to injuries but was a solid contributor down the stretch in 2016.  Segedin can play the corner infield positions, and a little OF, and offers a solid RH bat with some pop.  Segedin also is an experienced player, and most importantly, with minor league options remaining.