MLB Prospect Watch: Dan Klein

Dan Klein

Pirates 2011 first-rounder Josh Bell left his game on Tuesday after tweaking his left knee, reports Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com.
Phillies reliever Justin De Fratus has been shut down for another four weeks with a shoulder injury, tweets Matt Gelb.
Fading Oriole prospects Matt Hobgood and Dan Klien will both miss the entire 2012 season after having the same shoulder surgery in the past two weeks, notes Roch Kubatko for Baseball America.

The Pittsburgh Pirates September call-ups include Jeff Locke and Daniel Moskos, reports Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Orioles 2010 third-round pick Dan Klein had surgery on his throwing shoulder in August and won't be ready to start the 2012 season, according to Roch Kubatko for Baseball America.
The Diamondbacks have let a number of their 2011 draft picks, particularly their young pitchers, make their debuts this season when other teams might have let them debut next season, but the performances of Archie Bradley and Anthony Meo in brief opportunities have been impressive, notes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Jurickson Profar's development this season has been a pleasant surprise, even within the Rangers organization, says Jim Shonerd of Baseball America.

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.

Despite his hot hitting in Triple-A and the Padres desperate need for offensive help, Anthony Rizzo will not be promoted anytime soon, reports Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Brad Johnson of The Hardball Times agrees with that decision.
Also staying put for the time being is Angels top prospect Mike Trout, says Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.
The Cardinals have promoted Zack Cox up to Double-A, and the third base prospect had no problem making the transition in his first game, going 2-for-3 in his debut, reports John Parker of MiLB.com.
The Orioles have handed out a number of promotions within their organization, and Orioles-Nation.com breaks them all down, including Dan Klein's jump to Double-A.