Cleveland Indians Upcoming Outfielders’ Time Is Upon Us

By Ryan Rosko | Aug 10, 2015

Trades can make an impact on many player’s careers in an instant. Recent trades by the Cleveland Indians are no different.

Evaluating the Cleveland Indians organization a few weeks ago may have been filled with plenty of frustration. After multiple of trades these past few weeks, I am sure there is still frustration, but now it may be of a different kind. Who’s going to play along side Michael Brantley? With Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, David Murphy, and Brandon Moss elsewhere, center field and right field are up for the taking long-term.

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Brantley is still very young in his career but now he is the “old” veteran among the regular outfielders. Fans have excitement with the many talented outfielders in the minors who now have an open window to come up and contribute. Sure, they may have to wait till next season, but the chance they will have will be better than before, assuming they do not sign a free agent to fill the spot(s).

We have seen Tyler Holt and Abraham Almonte. Both of them will compete for a spot on the 25 man roster and likely will be playing in Cleveland next season, but there are others who look to be ready and should be given every shot. I would not be surprised if James Ramsey and Tyler Naquin see at least some time playing in Cleveland, if they are not a regular in 2016.

Another player, Bradley Zimmer has done very well down in the minors and has continued to impress. He likely will not be playing no higher than Triple-A Columbus by next season, but with the progress he has made this season, his track to the majors is coming. Perhaps a little faster than some may have expected.

I would cautiously say as of today, the building up of outfielders, waiting their turn may soon be over next season. However, with the Indians, you just never know.

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