This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position, focusing on relief pitchers. Projecting dollar values for relief pitching prospects can be a difficult task. It isn't often that a big league club designates a rookie as closer—or even prominent set-up man—prior to the spring training. Of course, there are several legitimate prospects in this group, however, they may not provide much fantasy value.
Additionally, a number of future closers may currently be starting pitchers in their organizations. Only one prospect reliever—Bruce Rondon—was listed in the HQ100 and he was ranked #95. The relief pitchers on the below lists reflect pitchers who are currently bullpen arms and project to stay in that role....
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