Ismael Mena

Mena signed with the Padres for $2.2 million during the 2019 J-2 period as a 16-year-old. As can be implied from that type of money, Mena has significant upside thanks to his physical tools. Having just turned 18 in November, Mena is already listed at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. While that can lead to awkward swings from the left side of the plate for the time being, Mena is projected to add strength and power to his already strong ability to make contact. Mena also possesses plus speed. That combination of skills was enough to entice the Cubs to trade for Mena as part of the return in the Yu Darvish deal. At his ceiling, Mena could serve as a top of the lineup mainstay for the Cubs for many years. Though he has all the physical tools, there is still significant risk attached to Mena due to his lack of proximity to the big leagues and the fact that he has yet to play at any level of affiliated ball.