Even for a star-studded team like the Los Angeles Dodgers, dipping into the minor leagues here and there is a necessity. Sometimes that's to fill in for injuries. Other times, it's simply to shake things up at the end of the bench or the bullpen.
Normally the attention falls on the top guys in the system. The ones who shine bright like diamonds on top-10 lists and have fans salivating. But sometimes it's the youngsters further down the rankings who are ripe for the picking, ready to prove that they are an unearthed gem just waiting to be polished off.