Though he signed for just $17,500, Liñan has developed into the best pitching prospect from the Dodgers' 2022 international class. The Colombian spent his first two years as a pro in Rookie ball and most of his first three seasons as a reliever before taking a huge step forward in 2025. When pitching injuries in Los Angeles had the snowball effect of decimating the rotation at Triple-A Oklahoma City in May, Liñan was promoted from Single-A for two emergency starts. He was at High-A Great Lakes in July when the Dodgers traded him to the Nationals at the Deadline for Alex Call.
Liñan has one of the best changeups in the Minors, a high-spin cambio that veers sharply down and to the right as it approaches the plate around 80 mph. It plays extremely well off his 91-94 mph fastball, which stands out more with its carry and armside run than its velocity. His tight mid-80s slider/cutter is nothing special but it consistently provides strikes.
Though Liñan is just 6 feet tall, he gets down the mound well and provides plenty of extension. His low release height, as well as his changeup, also add to his deception. He's a potential back-of-the-rotation starter, though he'll need to develop a second better-than-average offering to succeed against more advanced hitters.
