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Looks like Toronto Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala might be in the MLB sooner than expected
According to MLB pipeline, 19-year-old Arjun Nimmala has been named the top prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025.
He has also received praise from Fangraphics as they have named him the top prospect in their prospect pool. In less than four days since arriving on February 28th, he has been named the highest honor for this year.
Nimmala ready to impress Blue Jays coaching staff
Nimmala is coming off a season that was defined by two different halves. After struggling to start the year at Single-A, Nimmala was sent down to the Florida Complex League for a mid-season reset. He looked like a different player after he came back up, as he had a .895 OPS in the final 52 games of the season. Henry Patattella
Nimmala is trying to make the most of his experience in spring training as the single a ballplayer will continue his development in the minor leagues as he prepares himself to make his name known.
The Blue Jays have several other top prospects that are currently building and recovering from injury. Pitcher Trey Yesavage Appears to be likely on his way to being on the roster in the bullpen as he has a fastball that sits around 94 miles per hour.
Without loud tools, Arjun Nimmala would never have been drafted 20th overall by the Blue Jays. But his eagerness to continue learning from those around him has a chance to take him even further @bnicholsonsmith
Other Blue Jays prospects recovering and participating in Spring
Training
Other prominent names within the organization appeared to be recovering from surgery or preparing to have an impact on the team as pitcher Alex Manoah has recovered from an elbow injury last year well.
Ricky Tiedemann is recovering from Tommy John surgery and likely will be ready to throw the ball again during next Spring Training.
ARJUN NIMMALA IS THE FUTURE
General manager Ross Atkins threw plenty of praise towards Alan Roden who is
considered one of the fastest rising prospects within the Toronto Blue Jays system as he has jumped 12 spots compared to last year.
Despite some of the dark clouds that are surrounding this organization especially with Vladimir Guerrero JR and Bo Bichette, the Blue Jays have a farm system that can make a name for itself within the next year or two as the team continues to acquire and develop more prospects.
Source: Jays Journal
Arjun Nimmala named Blue Jays' top prospect by MLB Pipeline
Arjun Nimmala named Blue Jays' top prospect by MLB Pipeline
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