Inflation/Deflation Report: April 30, 2026
Apr 30 2026
Pictured: George Lombard Jr. (SS, NYY)
Our minors team will be evaluating prospects every other week throughout the baseball season. They will provide updates on some of the risers and fallers, along with providing injury updates and promotions/demotions.
Please note: This is not intended to be a ranking nor all-inclusive list of the prospects whose rankings have increased or decreased “the most”. Rather, it is meant as a snapshot of notable names in the minors and how certain prospects are faring throughout the season.
INFLATION
Luis Lara (OF, MIL, 21) is off to a torrid start in AAA-Nashville. Despite being one of only four qualified hitters in the league aged 21, Lara sports the second-best wRC+ at 169. In 114 plate appearances,...
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