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Andrew Abbott is a fantasy baseball Starting Pitcher prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Andrew Abbott, SP, Cincinnati Reds
ANALYSIS: A 2021 second-round pick out of the University of Virginia, lefty Andrew Abbott worked his way to Double-A last season for the Reds, but with multiple trades that brought in high-profile prospects, his excellent performance (159 K in 118 IP) was overlooked to a large degree.
He opened the season back in Chattanooga, and his first start showed that he’s gearing towards forcing the Reds’ hand on a big league job by the end of 2023. He struck out 11 and walked just one over 4 2/3 no-hit innings.
Abbott has struggled with his command in the past, but he has an excellent feel for pitching, with the ability to manipulate his plus curve and a significantly improved changeup. He’s not spent a ton of time as a starter, however, so the Reds could slow-play Abbott this year to build up innings.
VERDICT: Wait and see. Very impressive first outing, but command history and the likelihood of innings restriction could limit the impact in 2023. Worthy of a stash in deep dynasty leagues.
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