3 years agoMiami Marlins outfield prospect JJ Bleday has been off to a slow start for Triple-A Jacksonville in 2022. The Marlins first-round pick in 2019, Bleday is now hitless over his last 12 at-bats and has hit a weak .222 batting average with six home runs, 16 RBI, 32 strikeouts and 24 walks. Bleday showed up to spring training having gained 20 pounds in the offseason and it has certainly helped in his power game, but he has struggled outside of that thus far. The former Vanderbilt standout has risen through the Marlins farm system and other than the strikeouts, managers shouldn't be too concerned with plenty of time for him to get adjusted to Triple-A pitching. As long as Bleday could start to lower his strikeout rate and make more contact at the plate, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get a chance for the Marlins in 2022. For now, he is a name to monitor in redraft leagues and a player to roster in dynasty leagues.--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBaller
Source: Milb.com