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Phillies Prospect Update: Who Might Be on the Move at the Deadline

By Josh Starr

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Carlos Santana #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to General Manager Matt Klentak prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on April 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Carlos Santana #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to General Manager Matt Klentak prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on April 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 15: Adonis Medina of the World Team pitches in the seventh inning against the U.S. Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Adonis Medina, RHP, Clearwater

After Enyel De Los Santos was called up to the Phillies, Adonis Medina was selected to replace him in the Futures Game during the All-Star Break in Washington D.C. This year, Medina’s ERA and other statistics aren’t as good as they were the last few years, but he has been finding ways to win games. His ERA is a bit high at 4.64, but he has a 9-3 record.

The 21-year-old has the talent to become a staple in a rotation. Over his five-year minor league career, he is 23-20 in 73 games (62 starts) and opponents are hitting .230 against him.

His stock is pretty high right now, too. On July 21st, he pitched 7.0 scoreless innings, gave up two hits and struck out twelve batters against Florida.

The Phillies haven’t been part of the rumors for a pitcher like Chris Archer, but if general manager Matt Klentak decides to be aggressive, Medina would be a perfect candidate to send in a trade for a high-end starting pitcher.

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