MLB Prospect Watch

Prospect Potent Potables - Tolleson, den Dekker, LaMarre, Astros Invites

• Shawn Tolleson has taken a long and winding road to the top of the minor leagues, but as Ken Gurnick of MLB.com points out, he might have never become a Dodger if it wasn't for the team's current ace, Clayton Kershaw.  Now, Tolleson profiles as a potential future closer.
• Mets OF Matt den Dekker discusses his development as a player with Michael Baron of MetsBlog.com, including how he is working to cut down his strikeouts and how he plans to steal more bases next season.
• Mark Sheldon of MLB.com discussesz the progression of Reds CF prospect Ryan LaMarre, including what LaMarre is doing to try to add a little more power to his game.
• The Houston Astros have announced their non-roster invites to spring training, says Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, a list that includes 1B Jonathan Singleton, 2B Delino DeShields, Jr., SS Jonathan VIllar, and OF's George Springer and Jake Goebbert.

Making Moves - New Astros Prospects, Turner

• The Astros have restocked their farm system over the past year, large in part to the developmental success of the Phillies organization, and both teams' willingness to make deals.  Fangraphs.com has a couple of articles breaking down their latest deal, with Eric Seidman breaking down the main prospects Jonathan Singleton and Jarred Cosart, while Eno Sarris discusses the pros and cons of making the deal.
• The Detroit Tigers have called up their top prospect, Jacob Turner, to start today's game against the Angels, reports John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press.

 

Prospect Action - Singleton, Perez, Fuentes

• The Phillies affiliate in Clearwater was led by a Jonathan Singleton home run and seven strong innings by Julio Rodriguez, over which he fanned 10 batters, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer.
• Martin Perez got rocked in his first home start in Triple-A, as the Rangers top prospect allowed 12 hits in 3 2/3 innings pitched, reports Tim Grubbs of NOLA.com.
• Cubs 3B prospect Josh Vitters slugged his 9th homer of the year.
• Yankees prospect Cito Culver put together a 3-hit day.
• Padres CF prospect Reymond Fuentes had 4 hits, including a homer and a triple.
• Marlins pitcher Chad James won his second straight start after starting the year 0-13.

 

Prospect Action - Singleton, Walker, Profar

• The   Phillies Florida State League prospects weren't able to muster much offense outside of a Jonathan Singleton, reports ClawDigest.com.  
• Mariners pitching prospect Taijuan Walker tossed a complete game, striking out seven in the process, notes Ashley Marshall of MiLB.com.
• The   Marlins prospect Marcell Ozuna turned in a 4-hit performance on Wednesday, reports The Post and Courier.  
•  Jurickson Profar's on-base ability helped lead him and his fellow Rangers prospects to victory, notes The Hickory Daily Record.  

 

Prospect Action - Betances, Heredia, Singleton

• Yankees pitching prospect Dellin Betances got rocked on Tuesday night, allowing six earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work, reports ThunderBaseball.com.
• A's 1B prospect Chris Carter went 3-for-4 with a double, notes The Sacramento Bee.
• Pirates 16-year-old pitching prospect Luis Heredia made his first professional appearance in the minors, throwing 2 2/3 innings in a Gulf Coast League game, reports Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com.
• Phillies prospect Jonathan Singleton went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI's on Tuesday, says David Heck of MiLB.com.