MINORS: 2020 Top RP Prospects

(Photo: Junior Fernández, RP, STL)
 

This week concludes our annual review of the top prospects by position. We've examined one position a week by looking at both those rookies ready to contribute in the big leagues now, as well as the Top 15 long-term prospects at each position. Today, we finish with a look at the top RP prospects.

Here’s our previously covered positions:
Catcher | Shortstop | Second Base | Third Base| First Base | Outfield | Starting Pitcher

Historically few of the games top closers or setup men assumed those roles early in their careers. Of the top five active save leaders, only Joakim Soria pitched exclusively in relief and much of that work was done in the Mexican League.

A few teams have attempted to draft and...

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