William

Bergolla Jr.

Through five games, Bergolla has gone 12-for-20 (.600) with three doubles, six RBI, three walks, and two stolen bases. The 21-year-old also hit .286/.342/.333 in 125 games at Double-A last year with 40 stolen bases. There is little power to speak of here, but Bergolla is a good defender up the middle and clearly has plenty of speed. If he can continue to get on base at a high rate, he could become an interesting fantasy player.

Smith is the notable inclusion here after an impressive Cactus League outings against the division-rival Royals over the weekend where he struck out five over two scoreless innings. The 22-year-old southpaw projects as an impactful fantasy contributor once he reaches the majors based on his stratospheric strikeouts rates throughout his career.

Bergola was a top international signing out of Venezuela two years ago. He’s still just 19 years old and figures to take a few years before he’s ready to reach the majors. He’s a long-term investment for Chicago’s rebuilding system.

The deal is official. Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com adds that Bergolla Jr. will receive a $2.2 million signing bonus. The 17-year-old son of former major-league infielder William Bergolla Sr., is the fourth-ranked international prospect in the signing class, according to MLB Pipeline. He’s expected to remain at shortstop long-term and is worth monitoring for fantasy managers in keeper and dynasty league formats.

The son of former major-league infielder William Bergolla Sr., a minor-league journeyman who played 17 games for the Reds back in 2005, Bergolla Jr. will receive $2.2 million from the Phillies. The 17-year-old shortstop is the fourth-ranked international prospect in the signing class, according to MLB Pipeline, and has displayed a contact-oriented, line-drive approach at the plate. A talented defender, he projects to stick at shortstop long-term as well. He’s a prospect worth monitoring for fantasy managers in keeper and dynasty league formats.