2015 second-rounder Andrew Stevenson (OF, Nationals) climbs the ladder quickly in Washington, while Kyle Martin (RHP, Red Sox) lends some help to a tired Boston bullpen. Anthony Banda (LHP, Diamondbacks), Andrew Kittredge (RHP, Rays) and Caleb Smith (LHP, Yankees) also debuted last week.
Luiz Gohara (LHP, Braves) settles in nicely after a promotion Double-A Mississippi; A.J. Reed (1B, Astros) goes on a five-game tear at Triple-A Fresno, and P.J. Conlon (LHP, Mets) has a solid start to the second half of his season.
Rafael Devers (3B, Red Sox), Conner Greene (RHP, Blue Jays) and Francisco Mejia (C, Indians) are among six prospects I profile from the 2017 Eastern League All-Star Classic.
1B Dominic Smith and SS Amed Rosario are knocking on the door of the Mets’ big league roster at Triple-A Las Vegas. We also profile Luis Alexander Basabe (CF, White Sox) and Mariano Feliciano (C, Brewers) in the lower minors in this week’s edition.
The Cubs’ 2014 fourth-rounder, Wilson is showing plus defense in center field and elite speed on the bases. Can the hit tool catch up to make him a solid everyday major leaguer?
Brady Aiken (LHP, Indians), Forrest Whitley (RHP, Astros), Matt Thaiss (1B, Angels), Brent Honeywell (RHP, Rays) and 6’10” lefty Kyle Young (Phillies) highlight this week’s profiles from every level of the minors.
Garrett Cooper (1B, Yankees) is immediately thrown into fire versus the Red Sox after being traded from the Brewers, and Austin Adams (RHP, Nationals) leaves his debut outing with a dubious ERA of infinity.
Jorge Mateo (SS, Yankees) is tearing up the Eastern League, while two recent TCU alums are showing off their hit tools in Double-A heading into the All-Star break.
It was a quiet week leading into the All-Star break, with three debuts happening on July 8, including two debuts in the same game.
The D-backs’ 2016 third-round selection made short work of Midwest League hitters in the first half of the season thanks to his refined mechanics and a knuckle curve that’s become a real weapon. His performance earned him a trip to the 2017 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.
