There may be no Minor League Baseball games yet, but that's not going to stop us from dreaming about lineups.In the coming weeks, Toolshed will craft the best possible prospect lineups, sorted by age. The opening edition focused on teenagers. This time, we turn our attention to prospects entering their age-20

PEORIA, Arizona -- When it comes to describing himself, MacKenzie Gore isn't much of a talker. He's reserved and more than a bit modest, his rather stoic personality not shedding much light on his emotions. That quickly changes when you bring up Luis Patiño. 

The Padres might want to pack some sunglasses for Arizona because they're about to get a closer look at a bright future.Top-100 prospectsMacKenzie Gore, Luis Patiño, Taylor Trammell and Luis Campusano headline the list of 27 players to receive non-roster invitations to Major League Spring Training from San Diego on

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.It's been a long decade for the Padres, who haven't compiled a winning season since

Luis Patiño's dominant year has hit a small blip in the waning days of the regular season. The third-ranked Padres prospect has been placed on the seven-day injured list -- retroactive to Aug. 25 -- with a blister on his right hand. In a corresponding move, top San Diego prospect MacKenzie

Another Padres prospect is taking the next step.After a terrific four-plus months in the California League, San Diego's No. 4 prospectLuis Patiño is headed to Double-A Amarillo.

Luis Patiño already was working on a career night and one of the best outings of his professional life. Then he got one more out for good measure.MLB.com's No. 33 overall prospect dazzled over 8 1/3 innings, allowing three hits and striking out nine without issuing a walk, and Padres

On July 7, Luis Patiño put the baseball world on notice with his performance out of the bullpen at the All-Star Futures Game. Two weeks later, he's pitching like that showcase never ended.The third-ranked Padres prospect matched the longest outing of his career by going 6 1/3 innings in Class A

CLEVELAND -- The All-Star Futures Game was supposed to be many things. It was supposed to be a seven-inning game. It was supposed to be a continuation of last year's slugfest that saw the teams combine for a record eight home runs. It was supposed to, at the very least,

Forgive Luis Patiño for being stubborn sometimes. Certainly opposing hitters wish he'd been more relenting Tuesday. The fourth-ranked San Diego prospect tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings as Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore beat Rancho Cucamonga, 3-1, in the first game of a doubleheader at The Diamond. He struck out seven, allowing

The performance of Jeisson Rosario would have been notable no matter the backdrop, but mired in the worst slump of his brief career only highlighted the teenager's breakout act.San Diego's No. 21 prospect hit an inside-the-park homer, three doubles and drove in two runs as part of a four-hit night

The big league arrivals of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Chris Paddack give Padres fans good reason to flock to Petco Park this summer. But the drive north to Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore is shaping up to be a worthwhile pilgrimage with two top-50 prospects on the roster.The Storm revealed

Luis Patiño continues to pitch well beyond his years.The 18-year-old right-hander delivered shutout ball into the sixth inning Saturday as Class A Fort Wayne beat Lansing, 3-1, at Cooley Law School Stadium.Patino, the Padres' 12th-ranked prospect, allowed a pair of singles and three walks over 5 2/3 innings, striking out five