Drury Traded to the Padres

[CJD]

Victor Acosta is heading to the Reds for Brandon Drury, according to sources. @MLBPipeline had Acosta as the Padres' No. 6 prospect after the Juan Soto-Josh Bell trade.

— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) August 2, 2022

Looks like another toolsy teenager prospect.

Quote:Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Arm: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45


Ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the 2020-21 international class, Acosta signed with the Padres for $1.8 million on Jan. 15, 2021. The early returns have been promising as the Dominican Republic native flashes five-tool potential and hit .285/.431/.484 over 56 games in his Dominican Summer League debut.

A switch-hitter, Acosta boasts an impressive set of tools. The teenager has quick hands and is an aggressive hitter with a swing-first mentality. As a result of the aggression, he handles fastballs better than off-speed pitches, though that’s not all that uncommon in young hitters. He doesn’t hit for a ton of power yet, but still has time to grow into his 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame and the Padres feel he’ll tack on a bit more power as he develops.

A projectable athlete, Acosta has the athleticism to stick at short, but could also wind up at second base. Above-average speed, which helped him steal 26 bases in 56 games last season, gives Acosta the range to make all the necessary plays up the middle, though the accuracy on his throws isn’t always consistent. He does, however, have plenty of arm strength and could develop into a middle of the diamond star if everything goes well.

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/reds/victor-acosta-694193