has reportedly signed a one-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers http://www.marinersfanproshop.com/authentic-edgar-martinez-jersey , according to Joel Sherman ofNew York Post.Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reported Freese will get $5 million, including his $500,000 buyout from the $6 million team option that the Dodgers declined.Freese, 35, hit .296 with 11 homers and 51 RBI between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Dodgers in 2018. He had a strong postseason for the Dodgers, batting.364 with two homers, six RBI and three runs in 14 games.He's no stranger to the postseason, hitting .291 in 65 career playoff games with 36 RBI and 24 runs. The right-handed hitter won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, winning both the NLCS and World Series MVP awards that postseason.Freese offered versatilityto the Dodgersthis season with the ability to play both first and third base. While Cody Bellinger and Justin Tucker are the team's long-term options at each position, the ability to turn to Freese gives the Dodgers excellent depth. He'll also allow the team to platoon at first base if Bellinger continues to struggle against left-handed pitching.Freese's signing isn't the most pressing for the Dodgers this offseasonhat distinction belongs to Clayton Kershaw, who has until 4 p.m. ET on Friday to decide if he'll opt into the last two years and$65 millionof his contract or become a free agentut it was a solid start for a Dodgers team hungry to end its championship drought. You voted, and we ranked 'em!"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Brewers Rumors and SpeculationConversation StartersWPA Game RecapsTransactionsLatest NewsMLB prospects & minor leaguesMinor League CoverageBrew Crew Ball Community Top Prospects #11-20New,2commentsYou voted Marcell Ozuna Jersey , and we ranked 'em!CSTShareTweetShareShareBrew Crew Ball Community Top Prospects #11-20Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsYou’ve been voting for the Milwaukee Brewers’ top-30 prospects and now we’re breaking them down! Since you decided, we’re taking a short look at each prospect you added to the top 20.11. OF Joe GrayAge: 182018 stats (Rk): 98 PA || .182/.347/.325 || 2 HR || 6 SB || 25 K || 18 BBGray is an interesting low-floor high-ceiling prospect. The outfielder has a massive arm and raw power to spare; however, it will take a lot of refining for those skills to come to the surface. He has the swing and miss tendencies most power prospects have early on in their careers. Whether or not he develops into a major leaguer will rely heavily on how well he does at adjusting his approach.12. C Payton HenryAge: 212018 stats (A): 389 PA || .234/.327/.380 || 10 HR || 1 SB || 124 K || 38 BBHenry is an all around solid prospect. He’s much better behind the plate than he is with the bat, but he has shown promising signs of growth. His bat was phenomenal in the first half of last season, but saw a drop off as he continued his way through full season ball. If he continues to refine his abilities, he has the ability to be an everyday catcher.13. C Mario FelicianoAge: 202018 stats (Rk-A+): 180 PA || .213/.291/.331 || 3 HR || 2 SB || 62 K || 15 BBFeliciano certainly has the higher ceiling than Henry, and, prior to 2018, had been having the better professional career. The Brewers advanced Feliciano to A-ball when he was just 18 in 2017, where he showed offensive prowess and growing defensive ability. Nagging injuries would hamper 2018 greatly for Feliciano. They kept him out until the middle of the season, forced him to take multiple rehab trips and resulted in a shoulder surgery that ended his Arizona Fall League trip. In 2019, Feliciano will be looking for a big rebound opportunity.14. OF Troy Stokes Jr.Age: 222018 stats (AA): 551 PA || .233/.343/.430 || 19 HR || 19 SB || 147 K || 65 BBStokes is one of the least recognized talents in the Brewers’ system, in my opinion. He has 20-20 ability and can play solid defense Miles Mikolas Jersey , aside from his weak arm. The arm is certainly not at Khris Davis levels of weak though, and he should be able to handle left field. Possibly the biggest downfall of that means that the solution is Stokes plays at LF or DH, with few other realistic options.15. 1B/3B Jake GatewoodAge: 232018 stats (AA): 388 PA || .244/.302/.466 || 19 HR || 2 SB || 114 K || 28 BBGatewood started 2018 off like a slug, but really started hitting the ball hard in his second month of the season. His first full season at AA was going as well as any of his career until he tore his ACL. The calling card here is Gatewood’s power, but he has yet to show the plus-plus power many anticipated. As long as he continues progressing, he appears to be at least a solid corner utility player.16. RHP Braden WebbAge: 232018 stats (A+-AA): 120.2 IP || 3.80 ERA || 128 K || 66 BB || 9 HR || 1.392 WHIPWebb was a potential steal of a draft pick for the Brewers in 2016. The righty was recovering from Tommy John and many didn’t know what to expect. Since being healthy enough to pitch, he has looked great at every level of competition. His best tool is his fastball, but he has a potentially plus curveball and above average changeup to pair with it. Because he struggles with command, many see Webb ending up in the back of a bullpen; however, he has number three starter ceiling.17. OF Carlos RodriguezAge: 182018 stats (DSL-Rk): 252 PA || .323/.358/.419 || 2 HR || 14 SB || 20 K || 9 BBRodriguez started his first pro stint as hot as it gets. He was hitting well above .450 for the first month of his Dominican Summer League debut. The former international free agent was quickly called up to Rookie ball, where he still showed good ability with the bat. The youngster does everything well but hit the ball hard. He may be one of those players with a slugging that’s just barely above his batting average, and his plus speed predicts that he’ll be a 30-40 base stealer. There’s a fourth outfielder profile with rare tools that could make him an All-Star.18. RHP Marcos DiplanAge: 222018 stats (A+-AA): 118.1 IP || 4.03 ERA || 117 K || 74 BB || 9 HR || 1.606 WHIPDiplan has so many great tools, but he really struggles when it comes to getting the ball over the plate. He’ll touch the high-90s with signs of three-plus pitches http://www.stlouiscardinalsteamshop.com/authentic-marcell-ozuna-jersey , but his inconsistencies mean lots of walks, and also changing velocities. Potentially, Diplan can be a stud in the bullpen or a valuable rotation asset, but he must learn to control everything about his pitching if he hopes to progress and stay in the majors.19. SS Eduardo GarciaAge: 16Did Not PlayGarcia was one of Milwaukee’s big international free agency signings in 2018. He comes advertised as a great defender who needs to work on his offense, but scouts give him a five-tool profile at maturity. His bat is currently a tad weak and he has a long hill to climb, but Garcia has the early signs that he’s a future mainstay at shortstop.20. LHP Clayton AndrewsAge: 222018 stats (Rk-A): 33 IP || 2.18 ERA || 54 K || 7 BB || 3 HR || 0.909 WHIPAndrews is a tiny lefty with a boat load of intrigue. While he only hits the high 80’s with his fastball, the craft lefty could have two plus secondary pitches that can help him manipulate hitters. His control is nothing special, and will need to improve greatly if he wants to reach the big stage, but at 5’6”, he’s hard not to cheer for.The final vote is today! Go make your choices and watch for the final recap of prospects 21-30.Statistics courtesy of Baseball Reference.
