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Baseball America is updating its Top 100 Prospects list to include Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, who has shown impressive power in Triple-A with 29 homers and a slugging percentage of .706, but his high strikeout rate (31.5%) poses a risk to his MLB success. His performance is promising but his contact issues remain a concern, making his future in the majors uncertain and a topic of debate among front offices.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton to a one-year contract with a club option for 2025, aiming to bolster their bullpen's strikeout rate and limit hard contact. Middleton's high strikeout rate and ability to pitch in different innings and leverage situations make him a valuable addition. The Cardinals hope to revamp their bullpen, which lagged behind in swing-and-miss ability last season, and have also added other pitchers to strengthen their relief options.