MLB Futures Game 2019: Full rosters, start time, TV channel, schedule

Dan Bernstein

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Two days before the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, some of baseball most promising prospects will compete in the Futures Game.

The event, slated for July 7, will pit top American League talents against the best from the National League. Thirty-six players on Baseball America's list of the top 100 prospects will feature in the contest.

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A few players from last year's Futures Game are already big league contributors. Examples include Yordan Alvarez (Astros), Keston Hiura (Brewers) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres). It's likely that several youngsters in the latest showcase will soon break through to MLB as well.

Sporting News lists the full rosters for each team and, below them, answers frequently asked questions regarding the 2019 Futures Game.

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American League Futures Game full roster

The AL team will be managed by Jim Thome. Notable staffers include Sean Casey and Nick Punto.

Pitchers

Player Team Level
Brendan McKay Rays MLB
J.B. Bukauskas Astros AA
Justin Dunn Mariners AA
Deivi Garcia Yankees AA
Matt Manning Tigers AA
Nate Pearson Blue Jays AA
Brady Singer Royals AA
DL Hall Orioles A
Grayson Rodriguez Orioles A
Jordan Balazovic Twins A

Position players

Pos. Player Team Level
C Jake Rogers Tigers AAA
C Sam Huff Rangers A
C Ronaldo Hernandez Rays A
IF Jorge Mateo A's AAA
IF Nick Madrigal White Sox AA
IF Isaac Paredes Tigers AA
IF Evan White Mariners AA
IF Wander Franco Rays A
IF Nolan Jones Indians A
IF Royce Lewis Twins A
OF Daniel Johnson Indians AAA
OF Jo Adell Angels AA
OF Jarren Duran Red Sox AA
OF Luis Robert White Sox AA
OF Jarred Kelenic Mariners A

National League Futures Game full roster

The NL team will be managed by Dennis Martinez. Notable staffers include Omar Vizquel and Jerry Manuel.

Pitchers

Player Team Level
Adbert Alzolay Cubs MLB
Ben Bowden Rockies AAA
Anthony Kay Mets AAA
Ian Anderson Braves AA
Dustin May Dodgers AA
Adrian Morejon Padres AA
Sixto Sanchez Marlins AA
Luis Patino Padres A
MacKenzie Gore Padres A

Position players

Pos. Player Team Level
C Daulton Varsho Diamondbacks AA
C Joey Bart Giants A
C Miguel Amaya Cubs A
IF Will Craig Pirates AAA
IF Isan Diaz Marlins AAA
IF Carter Kieboom Nationals AAA
IF Alec Bohm Phillies AA
IF Gavin Lux Dodgers AA
IF Nolan Gorman Cardinals A
OF Monte Harrison Marlins AAA
OF Dylan Carlson Cardinals AA
OF Christian Pache Braves AA
OF Taylor Trammell Reds AA
OF Heliot Ramos Giants A
OF Alek Thomas Diamondbacks A

What time is the 2019 Futures Game?

The annual contest will take place Sunday, July 7, at 7 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Futures Game on TV?

It will be broadcast on MLB Network and streamed on MLB.com. The announcers for the matchup are Greg Amsinger, Harold Reynolds and Jim Callis.

Where will the Futures Game be played?

Progressive Field in Cleveland will host the Futures Game in the buildup to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game.

Which MLB team has the most Futures Game prospects?

Barring late changes to the rosters, the Rays, Mariners, Padres, Marlins and Tigers are tied for the lead with three Futures Game members apiece. Every MLB team has at least one representative.

What is the format for the competition?

Unlike in previous seasons, when the Futures Game pitted a World team against a U.S. team, this year's version is separated by American League and National League. The change makes the contest more comparable to the MLB All-Star Game than it was in the past.

Another difference is the length of the game. For the first time, it will be an abbreviated seven-inning affair.

Starting lineups will be determined by Jim Thome and Dennis Martinez, the respective managers for each squad.

Who votes on the Futures Game roster?

MiLB.com writes that rosters are determined as such:

"Major League Baseball, in conjunction with MLB Pipeline, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25 players currently on each team."

How long has the Futures Game existed?

The Futures Game has been around since 1999, when Boston hosted the first edition.

Dan Bernstein