A number of young, once-hyped players are in danger of flaming out across the MLB landscape heading into the 2020 season.
We've identified 10 guys who face a sink-or-swim campaign as they look to establish themselves as long-term options in the big leagues.
Here are the parameters:
- Since we're focusing on young players, only players who will be 27 years old or younger on Opening Day were considered. That notably excluded Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe, who will turn 28 later this month.
- It seems unfair to say a player who is still considered a prospect is at risk of flaming out, so anyone who has yet to surpass rookie eligibility limits (130 AB, 50 IP, 45 days on active roster prior to Sept.