Chicago Cubs: 10 pitchers to target as MLB trade deadline looms

Chicago Cubs: 10 pitchers to target at the trade deadline: #5 – Ryan Rolison

Moving along we will now discuss a few top 100 MLB prospects that fit the “re-tool rather than rebuild” format. Let’s get started with Colorado Rockies Triple-A southpaw Ryan Rolison.

In three years of pro ball, Rolison sports a career 11-10 mark with a 3.90 ERA. Currently with the Albuquerque Isotopes, he is 1-0 with a 4.38 in just three games started. The promise is there for the 24-year-old as he is expected to reach the big leagues possibly as soon as this year if all goes according to plan. (The odds jump higher if the Rockies wind up dumping German Marquez and Jon Gray. Speaking of the Rockies selling, they are also in complete sell mode. Even Trevor Story is to be had right now.

That leads you to believe that, once again, if you package the right players that fit Colorado’s needs, Rolison can be had. It just has to make sense. Colorado looking to sell doesn’t make lining up a deal any easier as they clearly aren’t looking for a Kris Bryant or Javier Baez trade chip. However, if Hoyer can make it work, Rolison could be a fine addition to the rotation should he continue to pan out. He is currently the #94 prospect in the top 100 and Colorado’s number two..

Even though he ranks second for Colorado, it is worth mentioning that that is because Colorado does not have a great farm system at this time. A #94 prospect is not super high on the list but it’s worth inquiring about and possibly taking a shot if the price is right for the Chicago Cubs.