MLB Prospect Watch

Best and Worst from 6/24

BEST

• Brandon Snyder (BAL) - 3-4, 2 2B, batting .238 in Triple-A
• Matt LaPorta (CLE) - 3-5, 2B, HR, batting .310
• Alcides Escobar (MIL) - 3-6, 2B, batting .298
• Angel Salome (MIL) - 4-8, 2B, HR, batting .283
• Ike Davis (NYM) - 2-4, 2B, batting .667 in Double-A
• Reese Havens (NYM) - 2-4, 2B, HR, batting .232
• Matt Solentic (OAK) - 4-5, 3B, 2 HR, batting .291
• Michael Saunders (SEA) - 2-4, HR, batting .288
• Jarrod Parker (ARI) - 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 K/2 BB, 3.04 ERA
• David Hernandez (BAL) - 4 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 4 K/0 BB, 3.30 ERA
• Michael Bowden (BOS) - 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 6 K/1 BB, 3.11 ERA
• Wade Davis (TB) - 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 K/2 BB, 2.89 ERA

WORST

• Jake Odorizzi (MIL) - 4 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 1 K/3 BB, 11.25 ERA
• Phillip Humber (MIN) - 3 1/3 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 3 K/1 BB, 5.88 ERA
• Dellin Betances (NYY) - 2/3 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 1 K/3 BB, 5.48 ERA

OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

• Pedro Alvarez (PIT) - 1-5, HR, batting .111 in Double-A
• Brad Lincoln (PIT) - 6 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 K/3 BB, 1.35 ERA in Triple-A

Link: O's Send down Hernandez, Promote Top Pitching Prospects

In order to clear room on their roster for Koji Uehara (who is returning from the DL), the Baltimore Orioles have sent rookie pitcher David Hernandez back down to Triple-A Norfolk, reports Dan Connelly of the Baltimore Sun.

Also in the article, Connelly reports that pitcher Jake Arrieta has been promoted to Triple-A while pitcher Brian Matusz has been promoted to Double-A Bowie.

Link: Hernandez to be Called up to Baltimore?

In what is turning out to be a busy week for the Baltimore Orioles farm system, Dean Jones, Jr. of the Baltimore Sun confirms that pitcher David Hernandez was scratched from today's start and that he will start instead for the Orioles on Thursday.

Link: O's Look to Farm System to Replace Eaton

Now that the Baltimore Orioles have released Adam Eaton, they will need to replace his spot in the rotation, and as Dan Connelly of the Baltimore Sun reports, that replacement will likely be from within their own farm system.

Many are familiar with the pitching depth within the Orioles farm system, but it is unlikely that any of their big three will be called up to replace Eaton, as Jake Arrieta and Brian Matusz are in Double-A and the O's would prefer not to rush Chris Tillman.  There are a number of possible candidates, but the only real option among prospects is David Hernandez.

40-Man Roster Additions: American League

Yesterday, we listed the players added to the 40-Man Roster of National League teams.  Here are the American League additions:

Baltimore Orioles

• Brad Bergesen (P), David Hernandez (P) and Chorye Spoone (P), Wilfrido Perez (P) and Nolan Reimold (OF)
  

Boston Red Sox

• Felix Doubront (P), Hunter Jones (P) and Mark Wagner (C)
  

New York Yankees

• Michael Dunn (P), Anthony Claggett (P), Christian Garcia (P), Steven Jackson (P), Wilkins de la Rosa (P)and Eric Hacker (P).
  

Tampa Bay Rays

• Jake McGee (P), Dale Thayer (P), and Wade Davis (P).
  

Toronto Blue Jays

• Ricky Romero (P), Luis Perez (P), and Robert Ray (P).
  

Chicago White Sox

• Brandon Allen (1B), Jon Link (P), Jhonny Nunez (P), and Clevelan Santeliz (P).

Minnesota Twins

• Anthony Swarzak (P), Brian Duensing (P), Drew Butera (C), Wilson Ramos (C), Luke Hughes (3B), Deibinson Romero (3B), Trevor Plouffe (SS), Steven Tolleson (2B), and Armando Gabino (P).
  

Detroit Tigers

• Wilkin Ramirez (OF), Casper Wells (OF), Alfredo Figaro (P), Guillermo Moscoso (P) and Zach Simons (P).

Kansas City Royals

• Henry Barrera (P) and Brayan Pena (C)
  

Cleveland Indians

• Chris Gimenez (C), Carlos Santana (C), Trevor Crowe (OF), Jeff Stevens (P) and Hector Rondon (P).

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

• Anthony Ortega (P), Mark Trumbo (1B), and Rafael Rodriguez (P).
  

Oakland A's

• Ryan Webb (P)
  

Texas Rangers

• Jose Vallejo (2B), Omar Poveda (P), Willie Eyre (P) and John Bannister (P).
  

Seattle Mariners

• Greg Halman (OF), Steve Kahn (P), Gaby Hernandez (P) and Marwin Vega (P), and Michael Wilson (OF).