Newman, 23, is hitting .307/.373/.391 with one home run and five steals in 179 at-bats with Double-A Altoona.
Newman is a tough player to value from a fantasy perspective, as everyone agrees he has one of the better pure hit tools in the minor leagues, but everyone also seems to agree he offers very little power potential. Additionally, Newman may be best served moving from shortstop to second base, and he doesn't offer more than 10-to-15 steal upside annually. However, he has a 33:36 K:BB in 343 at-bats this year in the minors, and profiles perfectly as a leadoff hitter at the highest level. All told, Newman could hit .300 while scoring 100-plus runs and chipping in double-digit steals while qualifying at second base. That's not the sexiest package in the world, but it would make him a borderline top-10 fantasy option at the position. Look for Newman to make his MLB debut next summer.