Esmerlyn Valdez Getting Promoted to Double-A Altoona

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez is headed to Double-A Altoona. The right-handed hitter was leading the South Atlantic League in hits (84), doubles (18), home runs (20), RBI (57), batting average (.303), slugging (.592), and OPS (.977) before his promotion, and leading some by a wide margin. The 21-year-old is coming off a […]

Joe Mack Homers Again; Hit Streak Now at Six Games

Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack homered on Sunday in a 2-for-4 day at the plate for Triple-A Jacksonville. It was the third home run in his last four games, and the hits extended his current hit streak to six games, during which time he's gone 12-for-25 (.480) with a pair of doubles, three home runs, […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 14)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 14 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Konnor Griffin Collects Three Hits, Steals Two More Bases

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to impress on Saturday in his first run through High-A pitching, collecting another three hits in four at-bats, driving in one run and scoring once while swiping two bags for Greensboro. The 2024 first-rounder is 23-for-63 (.365) in 16 games since his promotion to High-A, including five doubles, three […]

Lazaro Montes Homers in Second Straight Game, Leads Minors with 21

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went deep again on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with two walks and his 21st home run of the year. It was his third home run in five games since being promoted to Double-A, now 4-for-19 (.211) with all four hits going for extra bases, while also logging a 6:5 BB:K. […]

Cam Caminiti Strikes Out Eight on Saturday at Single-A

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Cam Caminiti logged another good performance for Single-A Augusta on Saturday, allowing one earned run on three hits (one home run) with no walks while striking out eight in just four innings of work. He also hit one batter. In four starts for the GreenJackets, the lefty owns a 2.93 ERA, […]

Hagen Smith Activated Off Injured List, Strikes Out Three in Return

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith (elbow) was activated from the 7-day IL on Saturday and made the start for Double-A Birmingham. The lefty was limited, though, facing just six batters in 1 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out three. Chicago's third-ranked prospect had been out […]

Emmet Sheehan's Next Start Will be at Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan's next start won't be with the Dodgers, rather, he will get another turn at Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to manager Dave Roberts. Sheehan dazzled in his last start for Oklahoma City, tossing six perfect innings without allowing a hit or a walk while striking out 13 of the 18 […]

Yu Darvish Completes Simulated Game

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) pitched a simulated game this past Wednesday at Single-A Lake Elsinore, and it went well, so the team is "getting closer to putting together a plan" for when the veteran hurler will return to the mound for the Padres. While vague, it appears he's continuing to progress, […]

Marcus Stroman to Start on Sunday for New York

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (knee) will start Sunday's home game against the Athletics, according to manager Aaron Boone. The veteran has been sidelined with knee inflammation, but has recovered and completed three minor league rehab starts, although they came with a 6.97 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and a 9:5 K:BB in 10 1/3 […]

Michael King Plays Catch This Week

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) played catch on Wednesday, a step in the right direction in what will hopefully be the beginning of a ramp-up that will eventually lead to his return to the mound. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf with a nerve issue affecting his throwing shoulder, but tests […]

Josh Naylor Exits Friday's Contest Early with Neck Stiffness

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (neck) exited Friday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins before the seventh inning due to neck stiffness, according to manager Torey Lovullo. For now, the 2024 All-Star should be considered day-to-day, although he likely will not be in Arizona's lineup on Saturday. The 28-year-old is having a productive first season […]

Tyler Glasnow Tagged for Five Runs in Second Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) completed his second rehab start at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three batters in 2 1/3 innings pitched. Although those numbers don't look good, on the bright side, the righty got his pitch count […]

Blake Snell Not Close to Facing Live Hitters

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is getting work done in the form of bullpen sessions, however, he is not close to facing live hitters at this point, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 2x Cy Young winner experienced additional inflammation and was shut down after his last bout of bullpens, so the […]

Aidan Miller Draws Three Walks, Steals Two Bases on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller went hitless in five plate appearances for Double-A Reading on Wednesday, but drew three walks in the contest, collected an RBI on a sacrifice fly, and stole two bases. The Phils' top offensive prospect missed a week and a half with what was described as skin irritation, but has […]

Braden Montgomery with Another Multi-Hit Game at High-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base on Wednesday for High-A Winston-Salem. It's his third multi-hit effort in his last four contests, and he is 20-for-57 (.351) over his last 21 games, including two doubles, two triples, and three home runs. For the season, the 2024 […]

Kevin McGonigle Homers, Collects Four RBI on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, four RBI, and three runs scored on Wednesday for High-A West Michigan. It's the Tigers' second-ranked prospect's second home run in his last three games, and he's been demolishing High-A pitching since coming off the injured list on May 21. […]

Leodalis De Vries Smacks a Pair of Doubles in Three-Hit Game

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 3-for-4 on Wednesday at High-A Fort Wayne, including a pair of doubles. The Padres' top prospect (MLB No. 3) endured a 1-for-27 (.037) slump from June 11 to June 20, but has regrouped over his last four games, going 7-for-16 (.438) with six walks compared to […]

Travis Sykora Getting Promoted to Double-A Harrisburg

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Travis Sykora is being promoted to Double-A Harrisburg after breezing through his first eight starts of the season (two at Single-A, six at High-A). The 21-year-old got a late start after having offseason hip surgery, but has posted a 1.01 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, and an astounding 36.2 percent K-BB% with 56 […]

When Is Colby Thomas Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13 Update)

We've seen numerous prospects get called up for their highly anticipated debuts already this season, including the likes of Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, Dalton Rushing, and Jacob Misiorowski. One team that is no stranger to calling up its young prospects is the Athletics. Last year, we saw the A's bring up Jacob Wilson early, and […]

Noble Meyer Placed on Seven-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Noble Meyer (undisclosed) has been placed on the High-A Beloit seven-day injured list, retroactive to June 23. The nature of the injury is not yet known, so there is no projection for when he'll return. The Marlins' fourth-ranked prospect is having a tough year for the Sky Carp, registering a 5.09 […]

Josue De Paula Continues to Impress at High-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula went 2-for-5 on Tuesday for High-A Great Lakes, including a double, two runs scored, and a stolen base. The Dodgers' second-ranked prospect is having a great season for the Loons, slashing .278/.423/.466. He leads the Midwest League in walks (58) and runs scored (51), and is top […]

Jefferson Rojas Fills Up the Stat Sheet on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas went 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, a run scored, and a pair of stolen bases on Tuesday for High-A South Bend. The Cubs' fourth-ranked prospect has been hitting well all season, now batting .284 with 10 doubles, four triples, and five home runs along with 11 steals in […]

Sebastian Walcott Swipes Three Bags on Tuesday

Texas Rangers infield prospect Sebastian Walcott went 2-for-4 on Tuesday and stole three bases for Double-A Frisco. The Rangers' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 9) started June in an 0-for-11 slump, but is 17-for-60 (.283) in the 16 games since then, although it has come with a .050 ISO. In fact, it has been 21 games […]

Starlyn Caba Activated Off 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins infield prospect Starlyn Caba (thumb) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. The Marlins' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 62) had been out of action since mid-April with a sprained thumb. The 19-year-old did not complete a rehab assignment, rather, he started right back up with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday. The switch-hitting Dominican […]

Cole Miller Reinstated, Assigned to Single-A Stockton

Athletics pitching prospect Cole Miller (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and assigned to Single-A Stockton. The 2023 fourth-round draft pick has yet to appear in a professional regular-season game after it was determined he would need Tommy John surgery before the 2024 season began. Now fully recovered, the righty recently finished […]

Blake Mitchell Restarts Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell (wrist) restarted his rehab assignment on Monday with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate. The Royals' second-ranked prospect suffered a broken hamate bone in the spring and began a rehab assignment in early May, however, the 6-foot-1 backstop experienced lingering soreness, so he was shut down after just […]

Luis Guanipa Activated, Assigned to Single-A Augusta

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Luis Guanipa (hand) has been activated from the 7-day IL and is back with Single-A Augusta. The right-handed hitter from Venezuela got hit in the hand by a pitch just three games into the season and has been out of action ever since. The Braves' 13th-ranked prospect completed a six-game rehab […]

Colin Houck Promoted to High-A Brooklyn

New York Mets infield prospect Colin Houck has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn. The 2023 first-rounder slashed .252/.351/.461 with eight home runs and 11 steals in 62 games for Single-A St. Lucie. The right-handed hitter recorded a high 28.7 percent strikeout rate, but it was a vast improvement over last season's 36.3 percent strikeout rate […]

Hector Rodriguez Earns Southern League Player of the Week Honors

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez earned Southern League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week at Double-A Chattanooga. The Reds' 11th-ranked prospect went 17-for-30 (.567) with three doubles, a triple, three home runs, six RBI, 13 runs scored, and a 3:3 BB:K in seven games played. He's hit safely in 15 […]