Happy Strasburg/Chapman Day!
- Despite the lack of excitement and production from their current first base duo, the New York Mets have no plans to promote first base prospect Ike Davis, reports Dan Martin of the New York Post.
- Matt Antonelli was able to take batting practice on Friday for the first time since injuring his hamate bone in his hand, reports Corey Brock of MLB.com.
- Michael Brantley is making the adjustments necessary to be successful with the Indians, notes Mike Scott of MLB.com, but he had better make them before Russell Branyan returns and cuts into his playing time.
- And not to be overshadowed by the two biggest-name prospects making their professional debuts today, let's not forget about one prospect making a historic jump to the majors. Mike Leake was ready for his professional debut for the Cincinnati Reds today, notes Tom Groeschen of the Cincinnati Enquirer, and was effective in 6 2/3 IP, despite surrendering 7 walks.
