MLB - Smada

James Wood, LF WSH (MLB) 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB

It had been nearly a month long homer-less streak for Wood but a double dong is a great way to break out of the power drought. The .273/.364/.429 slash over 280 PA has more than cemented his rightful place among the upper echelon of young players.

Bryan Ramos, 3B CHW (MLB) 2-for-3, HR, R, RBI

Ramos is on his 3rd stint with the big club this year and it’s gone about how we expected for a below average bat across AA and AAA this year. This was his 2nd HR since being recalled on 9/8 but across the year he’s had 72 PA with a 64 wRC+. Obviously the 22 yr old will get opportunities in 2025 but he’s not someone I’d be placing a lot of faith in.

Angel Martinez, LF CLE (MLB) 2-for-3, R, BB, SB

Angel is back up to the bigs after a month in AAA where he continued to struggle with a 79 wRC+ over 135 PA. He’s led off in the two games since the recall. I’m not exactly sure what we have here in 2025, but I think Martinez will be among the players in rotation as the Guardians find their standouts amongst the young core. If he hits well enough to keep a job, I’d be expecting something around a 15/15 season over 600 PA.

Jasson Dominguez, LF NYY (MLB) 1-for-3, BB, K, SB

Rough few games for Jasson, but we won’t put too much stock in that. This is his 2nd SB over 23 PA this year in the bigs and he had 15 SB over 193 PA in AAA. Just another youngster with 20/20 potential in 2025.

Jonah Bride, DH MIA (MLB) 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI, K

Bride has played pretty much every day since late July and has hit well enough to get a look as an everyday guy in 2025. It’s not an insanely valuable profile but 15-20 HR with above average OBP works in certain leagues.

Brooks Lee, SS MIN (MLB) 2-for-4, 3B, 5 RBI, K

The hot start was interrupted by an IL stint to biceps tendonitis and he’s been ice cold since returning. Hopefully this kickstarts a strong finish to the season.

Rhett Lowder, RHP CIN (MLB) 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 K

The ERA sits at 1.74 through 4 starts but the xFIP is still 4.08. This is certainly an audition for next year and he’s making a decent case to start 2025 in the big leagues.

Caden Dana, RHP LAA (MLB) 3.1 IP, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, HR

Another rough start for Dana who hasn’t been able to recapture his AA magic. After just 68 IP in 2023, Dana is up to 146 IP and you wonder if it’s just time to shut him down. He’ll be 21 yrs old next year and will be competing for a rotation spot out of spring. My guess is that he marinates in AAA for a month or so.

Jackson Chourio, LF MIL (MLB) 3-for-6, HR, 3B, 2 R, 5 RBI

Certified beast.

Triple-A - Matt Thompson

Nacho Alvarez, 3B ATL (Triple-A) 2-for-3, R, RBI

Alvarez didn’t show what he was capable of when he got a small call up for the Braves earlier this year. He’s a backup infielder with good on-base skills and fringe power. 

AJ Smith-Shawver, RHP ATL (Triple-A) 6 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 6 K

I didn’t really expect Smith-Shawver to be in the minors still but he got jumped by Schwellenbach pretty early in the year and rightly so. He throws hard and I think his fringe command might end up pushing him to the Atlanta bullpen. 

Trey Lipscomb, 2B WSH (Triple-A) 4-for-5, 2 R, 3 RBI

The former Tennessee Volunteer was up with the Nationals earlier in the season and didn’t do much in his limited time. The approach is a problem and he’s a bit of a free swinger which results in whiffs and weak contact with beings the overall numbers down. 

Jackson Rutledge, RHP WSH (Triple-A) 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 8 K

The former JUCO bandit has dealt with injuries the last few seasons but he’s finding his footing now. His profile is pretty similar to Smith-Shawver except hes got more time in pro ball and time on the injured list.

Hunter Bishop, OF SF (Triple-A) 4-for-6, 2 R, 4 RBI

It hasn’t been pretty for Bishop in pro ball. He’s just a guy that’s easy to root for though and I hope the former Sun Devil can find a nice run of success here to end the year strong. 

Owen Caissie, OF CHC (Triple-A) 4-for-6, HR, 2B, 3 R, 2 K

Kevin Alcantara, OF CHC (Triple-A) 3-for-6, HR, 2B, 3 R, 3 RBI, K

Matt Shaw, 3B CHC (Triple-A) 4-for-5, HR, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB

Probably isn’t a more fun group in the minors and we’re not even talking about Ballesteros and Triantos. All three of these guys should spend more time in the majors than not and it would be wise to get yourself a share or two of each. I’m least confident in Alcantara of the three but he also has the highest ceiling. 

Nick Martini, OF CIN (Triple-A) 2-for-6, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K

A double dong for Martini. Yay!

Francisco Urbaez, SS CIN (Triple-A) 4-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 BB

A fun game for the journeyman utility man. I like his game a bit and while I don’t think he gets an extended look he should get a cup of coffee before it’s all said and done. Not a fantasy relevant profile.

James Outman, OF LAD (Triple-A) 3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, SB

I’ll be drafting him again next year as I still think he play an important role for them. Fantastic athlete with big power!

Jordan Lawlar, 3B ARI (Triple-A) 1-for-2, HR, 2 BB

I don’t believe Lawlar is eligible for the draft pick incentive next year, similar to Jasson Dominguez in that regard. It still looks like he will have a part time role next year, at least to start. 

Chad Patrick, RHP MIL (Triple-A) 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 12 K

Wow. The Brewers have something here and Patrick should spend a large portion of time in the big leagues next year. He can’t be all that different from Tobias Myers and that points to sneaky fantasy value.  

Double-A - Tom Gates

Spencer Jones, CF NYY (Double-A) 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 R, RBI

Wrapping up the regular season leading off with one of my favorite players to watch. We’ve seen the plus plus power and the surprisingly good speed from the giant. We saw him lower his hands in the spring and not swing and miss…and then we saw that progress disappear. He’s finishing the year a below average contact rate and lots of strikeouts. I’m sure he will keep working on it this offseason. I don’t think this offseason is a good time to sell.

Creed Willems, DH BAL (Double-A) 3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, K

This would be a good time to buy Creed. He will get a bump in value being with the O’s, although I think it’s unlikely he sticks with them. 

DJ Gladney, DH CHW (Double-A) 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB

DJ has had more success at Double-A than Single-A. Not stealing as much but getting on-base more. He’s been a big ground ball hitter at this level and profiles as such. PLive has him as slightly better than replacement level. 

Garrett Schoenle, LHP CHW (Double-A) 3 IP, 2 H, 8 K

The White Sox have cornered the market on big left handed pitchers. Pretty impressive here to almost record a strikeout as every out. The last better he faced popped out to shortstop. He’s been a short inning guy and most likely will be in the pen.

Denzel Clarke, CF OAK (Double-A) 2-for-4, R, BB, K, 3 SB

Denzel and I have been together since the beginning. We were off again, on again for the majority of April and May until I broke things off. Man, was I wrong. I’m sorry Denzel. Please come back. I love your improvement. I’ve always told you I love the power-speed combo. I can change. I’ll be more patient when you go 0-for-5 with 4 K’s. 

Walker Jenkins, DH MIN (Double-A) 2-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, SB

It’s scary but he looks pretty comfortable in Double-A so far. 

Lamar Sparks, DH MLW (Double-A) 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, K

Your daily Double-dong from the prospect on the older side.  Turning 26 in 10 days.

Alejandro Osuna, RF TEX (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, 2 K

18 homers on the year but I would think statcast might have that number lower if he were in different parks. Hits the ball hard and can lift it. I’m interested in that and his projected plus hit-tool.

Adael Amador, 2B-SS COL (Double-A) 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB, SB

We saw a step forward in the power department and even saw him get a cup of coffee. Not sure if that means he could be up early next year because..it’s the Rockies. But I’m a huge fan of the tools. If there is any prospect fatigue this offseason from the owner, I’m giving them a ring.

Tre’ Morgan, 1B TB (Double-A) 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB

I’d take a guess and say Morgan will be in Double-A to start the year and be here most of the year. He showed amazing bat control in High-A, only striking out 7.8%. Obviously, that will be an outlier but he has that kind of hit tool, along with speed and some developing pop. He’s mostly been playing first base. With his profile, I’d rather see him in the outfield.

High-A - Grant Carver

Mac Horvath, 3B TBR (High-A) 3-for-5, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI

So close to the cycle but no cigar. He had an interesting downturn after being traded over to Tampa, especially with the hit tool, but I still believe in it. It’s better than what he’s shown so far and nights like this are why I still like him.

Brody Hopkins, RHP TBR (High-A) 5 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, 7 K

When Hopkins has his command working like this he sure looks good. The stuff is obviously very good and if the command ever gets consistent he’ll start rising up quickly.

Travis Bazzana, 2B CLE (High-A) 1-for-5, 2B, R, 2 K

Opposite field double for Bazzana and the swing is looking as pretty as ever. I’m guessing he’ll carry over this success into next season and fly up the minors because of it. 

Single-A - Rhys White

Luis Suisbel, 3B SEA (Single-A) 1-for-4, 3B, R, RBI 

Lost in the shuffle of what was a great crop of prospects in Modesto (poor guys) was Luis Suisbel. He just continues to hit. There’s nothing sexy about the profile, but that’s fine. He might end up being a 55-hit, 50-power kind of corner infielder. Those types turn into Jeimer Candelario every once in a while. He’s not the flashiest name to roster, but in your deepest of sicko leagues, there’s value in a prospect with a low ceiling but a high floor.

Elijah Dale, RHP SEA (Single-A) 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 E, 6 K, HR Allowed

Raise hell and praise Dale! RIP Dale Earnhardt. Sneaky thing about me—I kinda like NASCAR. My neighbor used to let me watch with him and have a few beers when I was like 12. Hell of a sport. We should transition from Prospects Live to NASCAR Live.

JJ Wetherholt, SS STL (Single-A) 3-for-5, R, RBI 

Wetherholt rolls out of bed with two hits; he’s your classic two-hole hitter, which is perfect for the Cards. Luckily for Matt, he’s not an outfield prospect, so we don’t have to worry about him turning into a star somewhere else. Wetherholt’s blend of contact, with just enough power and speed, gives me hope that one day he could sell out for more power. St. Louis probably isn’t the organization to get someone to lift and pull more, but at this point, nothing would shock me.

Josue Briceño, 1B DET (Single-A) 2-for-3, 2B, R, RBI 

For those not in the know, I’m a Tigers fan, and yes, the Detroit Tigers are 1.5 games back of a wild card spot in the middle of September. They’ve had a pretty easy schedule, especially with Baltimore deciding not to be a serious team and employing the shakiest bullpen I’ve seen from a supposed contender. But like, be cool for once and let me be excited. Briceño is one of the best buy-low opportunities this offseason. Coming off an injury, you might be able to snag him at a discount. None of us actually thought he was going to catch, right? RIGHT?!? If you did, I’ve got some oceanfront property in Idaho (no, you da—nevermind) you might want to buy from me.

Seaver King, SS WAS (Single-A) 2-for-5, 2 RBI, SB 

Seaver King just needs to hit enough to tap into his power and speed. I know, great analysis, but hey, we can’t all be Twitter lists with obscure filters looking for likes. I’m actively trying to be on Twitter less, and I’ve noticed a massive improvement in my mental health as a result. But anyway, Seaver King’s blend of speed and power gives him such a high fantasy floor. If he can just hit a little, he could remind us of the good Bryson Stott—not the version we saw at the end of the season. Also, keep an eye out for Tuesday; there's something I’m VERY excited about.