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Cleveland Indians: Three prospects that could help the playoff push

ByKyle Edmond|
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 29: Bobby Bradley #40 of the Cleveland Indians walks on the field during an exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark on February 29, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Athletics defeated the Indians 8-6. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 29: Bobby Bradley #40 of the Cleveland Indians walks on the field during an exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark on February 29, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Athletics defeated the Indians 8-6. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 25: Daniel Johnson #23 fo the Cleveland Indians at bat during the fourth inning of his major league debut against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on July 25, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Royals defeated the Indians 3-2 in ten innings. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Outfield, Left-Handed Hitter

Another prospect in the Cleveland Indians’ organization that has been gaining steam over the last couple seasons is Daniel Johnson who made a brief appearance for the Indians earlier this season.

Playing in just five games, Johnson struggled a bit at the plate, but he was only given 13 plate appearances. Fans that follow the Columbus Clippers know he can do much more than that when given a longer leash.

During the 2019 season with Columbus, Johnson was slashing an impressive .306/.371/.496 with 27 doubles and 44 RBI. When playing 25 games or more at any level, he’s hit below .265 just once and that was last season with Akron when he was hitting just .253.

Johnson needs a little time to adjust, but what do the Indians have to lose right now? Cleveland is struggling to find any answer for the left field spot, so give Johnson another opportunity. Worst case, he provides additionally speed off the bench with solid defense. Best case, he settles in and becomes the Indians’ left fielder for the rest of the season.

I understand the service time argument to a point, but when you have a shot at the postseason and are struggling to get there, you have to pull out all the stops.

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