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Jose De Leon, P
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If you recall, De León was once a top 100 prospect, working 93-96 at that time, but his career was sidetracked by an incessant slew of injuries. His velocity began to climb in 2019, as he was 89-93 as a starter and then more 92-95 as a reliever late that year. Prior to the shutdown, the Reds had planned to start De León in the Triple-A rotation and use him as a spot starter in his final option year. Instead he came up from the alt site in a bullpen role and his velocity continued to climb. He was parked at 95, touching 98. Deployed as a starter in the Clemente League (Puerto Rican Winter League), De León has been sitting 94-98 with his usual plus changeup. His command will probably continue to relegate him to the bullpen, but since he's out of option years, he'll likely stay on the roster in a middle-inning role, perhaps replacing Michael Lorenzen in a medium-leverage role. (Alternate site, MLB, Puerto Rican Winter League)