"As Payton Tolle prepares to make his debut at Fenway Park against Paul Skenes and an ailing Pirates team, much can be made by comparing Opening Day rosters and current day rosters, and specifically, how much longer the lower-level relief guys go in games. It's not uncommon at all to see Greenville and Salem use just two pitchers in games to the point of them getting torched, which seems counterproductive to the idea of letting guys develop naturally."
"He made his Major League debut in 2016 after only pitching in affiliate leagues, and pitched in the 2017 World Baseball Classic for Puerto Rico. He turned 33 earlier this month and has not looked great this season coming back from Tommy John surgery, and it's probably time he looks at some shorter reps. He was taken deep by Durham ( Rays AAA) three times in five innings on Friday, finishing the game before it started."
"But, in happier news, Payton Tolle debuts today! You've heard buzz about him, and maybe even some comparisons to Garrett Crochet. The buzz is justified, but remember that there are bound to be some growing pains when moving a pitcher up this quickly. But, Tolle as a prospect is extremely exciting. He's got it all: the pitch shape, the size, and the stuff. Plus he's a lefty."
Payton Tolle debuts at Fenway Park against Paul Skenes, bringing high-end left-handed prospect stuff and size with expected growing pains after a rapid promotion. Organizational Opening Day rosters compared to current rosters reveal heavy turnover and show lower-level relievers being used for extended outings. Greenville and Salem often rely on just two pitchers per game, producing blowups that can hinder development. Lesser-known prospects frequently become roster casualties. Jose DeLeon offers veteran clubhouse presence but has struggled returning from Tommy John, surrendering three homers in five innings to Durham. Worcester stranded ten runners and struck out twelve times at the plate.
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