Yankees: Rounding out their top 10 prospects

7. Domingo Acevedo – SP. Fastball: 65 l Slider: 45 l Changeup: 55 l Control: 60 l Overall: 55.

Another Dellin Betances clone! The 6 feet 7, 24-year old pitcher had a good season and earned a spot in the Futures Game, where he displayed some command issues. A surprising strike-thrower who can also touch triple digits, he has made steady progress as a pitcher.

Acevedo has front-end potential if he can clean up his slider and he has gained some scouts’ confidence in his future as a starter. However, he is still likely to be in the bullpen given his slightly advanced age and rather violent delivery. In the bullpen, his fastball can play up and his lack of a breaking pitch isn’t as important.

If the Yankees bullpen continues to struggle this year, don’t be surprised to see Acevedo called up for reinforcements later in the year. He has higher potential than Chance Adams listed below but more bust potential as well.