MLB Prospect Watch: Brett Lawrie

Brett Lawrie

Tyler Matzek came back with a good outing after missing a month while the Rockies worked with the prospect on his mechanics, according to David Heck of MiLB.com.
Indians prospect Drew Pomeranz tossed five innings on Wednesday, allowing just an unearned run, says The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Pirates pitching prospect Zack Von Rosenberg took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, notes Robert Emrich of MiLB.com.
Tom Koehler tossed five shutout innings, but Matt Dominguez and his other Marlins teammates still had to come from behind to earn the victory, reports Tim Grubbs of NOLA.com.
Casey Kelly threw five shutout innings, despite the Padres keeping the young right-hander on a strict pitch count, notes David Schoenholtz of MiLB.com.
Brett Lawrie went 3-for-5 in his thrid game back from injury as the Blue Jays 3B prospect continues to work his way towards a 2011 debut in the majors, says Robert Emrich of MiLB.com.

Nationals top prospect Bryce Harper left Sunday's game early after being hit in the leg with a pitch, reports Avi Zaleon of MLB.com.
Blue Jays prospect Brett Lawrie has been placed on the 7-day minor league DL with a bruised wristsays Todd Karpovich of MLB.com.
Baltimore Orioles LHP prospect Dan Klein has been placed on the 7-day DL with shoulder sorenessreports Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.
Angels top prospect Mike Trout missed his second straight game after being hit with a pitchnotes Sam Miller of The Orange County Register.

John Lamb saw an elbow specialist yesterday, reports the Kansas City Star, and the Royals pitching prospect may be facing Tommy John Surgery, notes Michael Engel of KingsofKaufmann.com.
Blue Jays top prospect Brett Lawrie will miss a few games after being hit on the hand by a pitch, reports Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com. Lawrie is listed as day-to-day.
Tanner Scheppers, the Rangers pitching prospect who was sidelined in spring training with decreased velocity due to back problems, is back throwing off a mound again in extended spring training, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Padres 1B prospect Anthony Rizzo missed last night's game after re-aggravating his bruised left hand, tweets Sarah Trotto of the Arizona Daily Star.

Casey Crosby is making up for his lost 2010 season with a strong 2011 campaign, and the Tigers added to it on Saturday with six scoreless innings, David Heck of MiLB.com
Brett Lawrie blasted two more home runs on Saturday, reports Ashley Marshall of MiLB.com, as he continues to strengthen his case for a promotion to Toronto
Anthony Ranaudo struck out eight batters over six innings of work as the Red Sox prospect exits May undefeated, notes reports David Heck of MiLB.com

Manny Banuelos battled his command on Sunday, leading to four walks in just 4 2/3 innings, but the Yankees prospect managed to be wildly effective, striking out seven batters over that span and giving up just two hits, says Josh Jackson of MiLB.com.
Dustin Ackley hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning on Sunday, reports The Seattle Times, giving the Mariners prospect seven bombs now on the season.
Brett Lawrie hit two more home runs on Sunday, giving him eleven on the season, notes John Parker of MiLB.com, and making it harder and harder for the Blue Jays not to bring him to the majors.
Anthony Rizzo continues to drive in runs, as the Padres first base prospect hit a two-run homer on Sunday, giving him 11 on the season, reports Josh Jackson of MiLB.com.
After his teammates had already blown a five run lead, Jhan Marinez came on to pitch the ninth inning for the Marlins Double-A affiliate in Jacksonville and allowed two more earned runs to take the loss, reports Jeff Elliott of the Florida Times-Union.
Bryce Brentz was promoted to the High-A Carolina League over the weekend after tearing up the South Atlantic League, and the Red Sox prospect promptly homered in his first two games, says Andrew Pentis of MiLB.com. Back in Greenville, fellow prospect Brandon Workman gave up no runs in his second strait start but again failed to get a victory, notes Pentis.