Twins pitching prospect Alex Meyer will make his first MLB start Tuesday against the Astros. The hard-throwing righthander is replacing Tommy Milone in the Twins rotation, which is currently a mess, so Meyer could win a permanent spot if he pitches well in his next few starts.
The 6-9 Meyer has always had plus stuff, but weak command has slowed his development and even relegated him to the bullpen for most of last season. Let's take a look at Meyer's scouting report to see what fantasy owners can expect from him in the short and long term.
Alex Meyer scouting report
At his best, Meyer pitches off a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and can touch triple digits.