Atlanta Braves: 3 prospects set for a massive 2022 season

1. SS Ambioris Tavarez

When looking at the final name on this list, one question probably comes to mind almost instantly – who is Ambioris Tavarez? 

If you’re thinking that, it’s understandable as Tavarez has still yet to officially make his professional debut — never mind that his big league ETA is set at 2026 — the furthest out of any Braves current Top 30 prospect.

In what was the final year of Atlanta’s international sanctions, the Braves used nearly all of their allotted pool to sign the now 18-year-old out of the Dominican Republic back in January earlier this year.

The Braves current No. 25 prospect, Tavarez displays an impressive right-handed swing that is headlined by above-average raw power that plays to all parts of the field. In addition to this, Tavarez is also a strong defender with a plus-arm that while he is currently listed as a shortstop, a potential transition to third base is a likely destination in the future.

Regardless of where he ends up defensively, Tavarez is a high-upside offensive player with excellent speed, one who will quickly begin to rise up the prospect ranks the moment he begins his professional career next season.

It’s fine if you don’t know who Tavarez is at the moment because that will 100% change in 2022.

While the Atlanta Braves obviously display multiple prospects that could see notable rises next season, it’s clear that Waddell, Woods, and Tavarez are set for a big 2022. Don’t be surprised if any of these players emerge as Atlanta Braves Top 15-20 prospects in 2022.