I’ve heard that too, but at 18 i think there is still progression to be made. Someone in the comments posted he’s sitting 89-91 toping out at 92 but as he gets older that should creep up maybe to around 94. Plus the curve and change are reported to be promising. I’d be willing to take a chance to add that kind of lefty arm into the system.

We need as much young talent as possible, to the extent that it can be signed with a cost less than the evaluation of the talent

… if we needed him, but he’s a fair bit older than Concepcion and probably isn’t worthy of being called a “prospect”. What you see is what you get; he’s an international free agent – full stop.