MLB Prospect Watch: Bill Rowell

Bill Rowell

What is Josh Thole's future as the catcher for the Mets? Phil Hoops of NJ.com takes a stab at answering that question.
Mike Stanton isn't in a rush to get to Florida, despite speculation that he could be there next month, reports Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com.
Bill Rowell may not be having the career that many envisioned when the Orioles drafted him in the first round in 2006, but he's still young and has all the talent that make him a top prospect in the first place, says Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.
Aroldis Chapman, briefly sidelined with a blister on his throwing hand, will throw on the side today with the hopes of being able to give the Reds a time table for his next start, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
Brett Wallace isn't getting as much attention as many other potential June call-ups, but his would be just as justified if the Blue Jays decide they need another bat, says Chris Jackson of MLB.com.

Relievers are expected to move quickly through the minors, and Drew Storen is no exception, notes Lacy Lusk of Baseball America. Storen is in Double-A for the time being, but he should be in a Nationals' uniform by mid-season, and could be their closer soon after that if Matt Capps becomes a valuable trade commodity at the deadline.
What do you do with a player who was a closer in college, has been a closer in the pros, and is currently struggling to find his niche in the majors? Well you make him a starter of course. Confused? You should be. The New York Mets have inserted Eddie Kunz into the starting rotation at Double-A Binghamton, but as Steve Popper reports for Baseball America, the move is just an attempt to get Kunz more innings of work. The career reliever's future remains in the bullpen, but he will continue to log innings as a starter to get more experience in hopes of speeding up his major league timetable.
We've mentioned it before, but Roch Kubatko of Baseball America has some more on the Orioles' decision to move Bill Rowell back to third base after a shift to the outfield last season.
Joe Beimel's promotion to Colorado meant that Esmil Rogers is heading back to Triple-A, according to Steve Foster of Inside the Rockies.

Injuries, position switches, and debuts galore, and we're only on day two of the season.

Tim Beckham will start the season on the DL, reports Jim Donten of RaysProspects.com. Beckham has a wrist injury, which severely zap power at the plate when players try to play through them.
Also heading to the DL is Samuel Gervacio, according to Bernando Fallas of the Houston Chronicle. Gervacio made one appearance with the Houston Astros in the Astros' second game of the season, but had to leave the game early due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder.
Despite being moved to right field last season, Bill Rowell is moving back to third base this year in his third crack at the Carolina League, reports Dean Jones Jr. of the Baltimore Sun. Rowell, the Orioles' first round pick in 2006, has been a disappointment so far and is on the verge of being a complete bust.
Jenrry Mejia made his major league debut on Wednesday, but it was made very clear that the Mets were going to start the 20-year-old out in a non-pressure situation, notes Marty Noble of MLB.com. The decision proved wise as Mejia was touched for a run in his inning of work.