The Oakland A’s called up top prospect Jesus Luzardo on Monday, the team announced. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfield prospect Luis Barrera was also called up and then placed on the 60-day injured list, due to season-ending shoulder surgery. The A’s also called up pitcher Daniel Mengden to join their expanded September active roster.
This is huge news for the A’s. Luzardo is easily their top prospect, and one of the best youngsters in the entire sport. Entering the season he was a consensus Top 50 prospect, and at most sources he was Top 20, making him one of the top few pitching prospects in baseball.