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Lockeroom: MLB spring training breakout players

Seattle Mariners right fielder Lazaro Montes fields a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers’ Vinny Capra during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Marcelo Mayer

Marcelo Mayer is one of the Red Sox’s big three prospects and has been overlooked over the last year due to injuries. Mayer (23) will be a main part of Boston’s future success as he and other top prospects, Kristian Campbell and Roman Anthony, are all ranked within the top 15 in baseball. Last season, Mayer dealt with his fair share of injuries as he was constrained during the season. Coming into this spring camp, however, there is new life for Mayer as he is fully healthy and ready to compete. So far this spring, Mayer has been on a tear as he has bounced back in a major way. He is hitting .350 and has six RBI’s while providing solid defense for the club. His road to the MLB is murky right now as he sits behind veteran Trevor Story, however, in one to two years he will be a franchise cornerstone for the Sox. 

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez runs around the bases during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Jasson Dominguez

Jasson Dominguez comes into 2025 looking to prove a lot of things. The heavily coveted prospect has been in the Yankees system for ages and has not truly cracked the big-league roster as a starter yet. Dominguez, who is still 22, played decently last season, however, he sat behind Alex Verdugo in the playoffs. However, this year Verdugo is gone, and the young kid will have his chance to shine in one of the top outfields in the league. He will play alongside all-stars Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge. This spring, Dominquez has been decent as he has been hitting .241 from the plate with three RBIs and two stolen bases. Dominguez is slated to play left field this season for the Yankees and will have a chance to have a monster breakout season. 

Noah Schultz

Noah Schultz has made headlines this year as he headed into his first big league camp with the worst team in baseball. The White Sox southpaw stands at 6-foot-9 and 220 LBs and immediately drew attention from the media. In two games this spring, Schultz has been great as he has tossed three shutout innings with a 1.33 WHIP. Schultz, who is only 21, should have a great MLB career as his pitch style is along the lines of great Randy Johnson. He was the 26th pick in the 2023 draft. 

Lazaro Montes

Currently, offense is plaguing the Seattle Mariners, and Lazaro Montes could be the immediate solution. During the offseason, the Mariners were the talk of many deals to add on bats, although nothing transpired. They might have just been holding off for the 20-year-old who is hitting .417 this spring. Montes also hit two home runs while adding five RBIs to his total. There is no doubt that this kid should be considered for a big-league roster spot as he looks to help the Mariners this year. 

Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki came over from Japan this year to start his MLB career. The 23-year-old is one of the most highly touted international prospects behind Shohei Ohtani and he was a top-target in free agency this year. Ultimately, Sasaki opted to join the super team in the Dodgers, and he should be a mid-level to low-end rotation guy for them in year one. So far this spring, Sasaki has had one start where he tossed three perfect innings. In those innings, he struck out five batters while showcasing his nasty pitch combinations. Sasaki will look to help the Dodgers go back-to-back as he plays his first MLB season in LA.

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