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Cole Ragans, P

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Scouting report

Ragans was 14 months removed from Tommy John surgery when his elbow barked at him again and he needed a second. His surgery came at a time that threatened most of his 2020 season, which later became moot. His pre-surgery fastball was often in the 88-91 range; upon his return, Ragans' had spurts in the 92-94 range, below that later in outings. Ragans' surgical pre-TJ fastball command has not returned, but he hasn't thrown a pitch at an affiliate since 2017, so he might just be rusty. If that returns, then Ragans is a high-probability fifth starter or bulk reliever, as lefties with really good changeups and command tend to become at least that.