MLB Prospect Watch

Turner Pomoted by Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have moved second baseman to the DL and have recalled Justin Turner to take his place on the 25 man roster, reports the Baltimore Sun.

Turner was acquired by the Orioles as a part of the Ramon Hernandez trade before the 2009 season.  Last year at Triple-A Norfolk, the 24-year-old Turner hit .300/.362/.388 and has never hit more than 10 home runs during any minor league season.  He saw time at short stop and third base in addition to his primary second base position, and could serve as the Orioles backup infielder/utility man now that Roberts' injury has forced Julio Lugo into everyday duties.

Q & A with MLB.com

The various talented beat writers for MLB.com answered e-mail questions from readers, giving us a better idea about where certain players stand within their organizations and where they may start the 2010 season.  Players mentioned included:

• Starlin Castro (CHC) - SS
• Andrew Cashner (CHC) - SP
• Brett Wallace (TOR) - 1B/3B
• David Cooper (TOR) - 1B
• Kevin Aherns (TOR) - 3B
• Ian Desmond (WAS) - SS
• Justin Turner (BAL) - 2B
• Neil Walker (PIT) - 3B
• Pedro Alvarez (PIT) - 3B
• Jose Tabata (PIT) - OF
• Tony Sanchez (PIT) - C
• Desmond Jennings (TB) - OF
• Reid Brignac (TB) - SS
• Jeremy Hellickson (TB) - SP
• Daniel Schlereth (DET) - RP
• Casper Wells (DET) - OF
• Jesus Montero (NYY) - C

Best and Worst from 7/5

BEST

• Justin Turner (BAL) - 4-5, 2B, HR, batting .294
• Ryan Kalish (BOS) - 3-5, 2B, HR, batting .241
• Tyler Colvin (CHC) - 3-5, 2 2B, HR, batting .298
• Matt Dominguez (FLA) - 4-4, 2 2B, HR, batting .256
• Andrew Lambo (LAD) - 3-4, 2B, HR, batting .275
• Anthony Gose (PHI) - 3-4, 2B, SB, batting .282
• Greg Halman (SEA) - 3-5, 2B, 2 HR, batting .210
• Tyson Gillies (SEA) - 3-3, 2 HR, batting .327
• Jonathon Niese (NYM) - 9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 10 K/2 BB, 4.32 ERA
• Wade Davis (TB) - 5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K/2 BB, 2.84 ERA
• Robbie Ross (TEX) - 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 K/1 BB, 3.54 ERA

WORST

• Juan Duran (CIN) - 1-3, 3B, batting .040 (first professional hit in 25 AB's)
• Mitch Atkins (CHC) - 2/3 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 2 K/2 BB, 6.77 ERA
• Phillip Humber (MIN) - 6 IP, 6 H, 5 E, 6 K/1 BB, 6.16 ERA

OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

• Jiovanni Mier (HOU) - 2-6, 3B, SB, batting .324
• Fautino De Los Santos (OAK) - 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K/1 BB, 4.50 ERA
• Tim Alderson (SF) - 6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3 K/1 BB, 2.59 ERA

Link: Prospect Injury Update 6/17

Baseball America has posted a new injury update for the past week.  This week's culprits include:

• Jarrod Parker (ARI)
• Michael Ynoa (OAK)
• Jose Tabata (PIT)
• Wilson Ramos (MIN)
• Dominic Brown (PHI)
• Jason Donald (PHI)
• Lou Marson (PHI)
• Peter Bourjos (LAA)
• Hector Gomez (COL)
• Reese Havens (NYM)
• Wade Miley (ARI)
• Luke Hughes (MIN)
• Neil Walker (PIT)
• Brett Lawrie (MIL)
• Alan Horne (NYY)
• Christian Garcia (NYY)
• Brien Augenstein (ARI)
• Justin Turner (BAL)

Best and Worst from 5/27

BEST

• Justin Turner (BAL) - 4-5, 2B, batting .305
• Alex Avila (DET) - 2-3, HR, batting .301
• Andrew McCutchen (PIT) - 3-4, 2B, HR, batting .293
• Will Venable (SD) - 3-4, 2 HR, batting .258
• Beamer Weeks (SD) - 2-3, 2B, HR, batting .266
• Julio Borbon (TEX) - 3-5, 2B, 3B, SB, batting .289
• Wes Roemer (ARI) - 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 5 K/1 BB, 2.45 ERA
• Chris Withrow (LAD) - 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 10 K/0 BB, 5.65 ERA
• Jon Michael Redding (LAD) - 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 11 K/0 BB, 5.13 ERA
• Vin Mazzaro (OAK) - 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 6 K/1 BB, 2.38 ERA
• Brad Lincoln (PIT) - 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 5 K/1 BB, 2.05 ERA
• Omar Poveda (TEX) - 9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 K/2 BB, 3.10 ERA

WORST

• Efrain Nieves (MIL) - 4 1/3 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 5 K/1 BB, 6.30 ERA
• Jon Niese (NYM) - 6 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 K/3 BB, 7.96 ERA
• Jeremy Bleich (NYY) - 4 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 3 K/0 BB, 3.86 ERA