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Patience is a must for Adley Rutschman, other top MLB draft picks

Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman could be the first pick in Monday's amateur draft. Good for the Baltimore Orioles and perhaps for fantasy managers, but it will take a while. Rutschman elicits comparisons to the best catchers that have been available in the draft for the past decade and well beyond, and for fantasy purposes, he is a strong dynasty addition in case he becomes a star. Catcher is a scarce position for fantasy talent, and we could certainly use some more hitters. Chicago White Sox veteran James McCann is currently the No. 5 catcher on the full-season Player Rater, and Minnesota Twins reserve Mitch Garver, who just missed the past few weeks, is 10th. We need help, desperately.