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Kevin Padlo, IF
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There's no change to Padlo's report based on his alternate site activity. He still projects in a power-hitting corner role, but not an everyday one. Typically I'll 40 FV this sort of player but Padlo's power is substantial, and his swing and body transformed throughout 2019. After undergoing some swing alterations -- there have been a few changes to how open Padlo's stance is and how big his leg kick is -- and after gutting through a terrible April and May, Padlo became a pull and lift machine for the final few months of the season. It's a one-note approach that might be pitched around effectively at the big league level, but to this point Padlo has shown himself to be selective enough to wait for pitches he can yank that way. His slugging performance is beyond what's realistic in the majors but there is relevant big league power output now. I think Padlo is too heavy-footed to play third base every day but industry opinions are mixed. I think he's ticketed for a four corner platoon role of some sort, similar to the one Rays fans have seen Yandy Díaz occupy. (Alternate site)