Month: August 2024

Yankees MILB 8/20: Jasson Dominguez: 4 Hits

News:

Nothing

Scranton (69-50) (Defeated St. Paul, 9-4. A rare trip outside the Eastern timezone this week for Scranton. I believe they went to Omaha in 2023)

2B Caleb Durbin: 0-for-4, RS, 2 BB
Durbin has 11 walks in 14 August games.
CF Jasson Dominguez: 4-for-5, 3 RS, SB (9)
Dominguez is 11-for-22 in his last six minor league games.
3B Jorbit Vivas: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 RS, BB, K
1B Carlos Narvaez: 3-for-4, HR (10), 3 RBI, RS, BB
I don’t think Narvaez will be a high-average guy in MLB, but he is at .271 this season.  This is his third consecutive 10+ HR campaign.
DH Taylor Trammell: 0-for-4, BB, K
RF Jahmai Jones: 1-for-5, 3B (1), 2 RBI, RS, K
C J.C. Escarra: 1-for-5, 2B (7), RS
Escarra has a 5-game hitting streak.
LF Cam Eden: 0-for-4, BB, K
SS Kevin Smith: 1-for-3, SF, 2 RBI, 2 K

LHP Thomas Pannone: (W, 7-9)  6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Another strong effort for Pannone. Since signing with the Yankees: 2.25 ERA (32 IP, 30 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 4 HR, 2 BB, 30 K)
RHP Yerry De Los Santos: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, HR
RHP Ron Marinaccio:  0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
RHP Scott Effross: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Effross has five straight scoreless outings (7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K)

Somerset (58-55) (Defeated Portland, 1-0, to move to within 4.5 games)

CF Spencer Jones: 3-for-4, K
.251/.332/.423 in 449 PA. Jones has five hits in his last two games and is 18-for-58 (.310) with four doubles and two home runs in August. While the K% is high (36.7%), the rest of his statistical profile looks pretty good – especially considering he was hitting .220/.314/.327 on May 31st.
3B Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-4, K
   LF Cole Gabrielson: 0-for-0
C Rafael Flores: 1-for-4
Since promotion: .267/.348/.522 in 181 PA (8 doubles, 11 HR, 22 RBI, 25 R)
DH Tyler Hardman: 0-for-3, BB, K
RF Grant Richardson: 1-for-4, RS, 2 K
LF-1B Elijah Dunham: 1-for-4, 2B (19), K
Dunham’s double in the 9th brought home Richardson (Richardson scored on an error, which is why Dunham didn’t get credit for an RBI)
2B Anthony Seigler: 0-for-4
SS Alexander Vargas: 0-for-4, 2 K
1B-3B Max Burt: 1-for-3, K

RHP Cody Poteet: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Poteet’s first rehab appearance. It will be interesting to see how the Yankees arrange their pitching staff as we enter the last several weeks. Poteet may be used as a depth guy waiting in the minors. 
RHP Lou Trivino: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Trivino’s third rehab appearance.
RHP Trystan Vrieling (W, 10-7): 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K
4.82 ERA (125 IP, 120 H, 70 R, 67 ER, 11 HR, 41 BB, 114 K). At a time when pitchers may start to tire, Vrieling is thriving. August: 18 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 HR, 6 BB, 17 K.  This is impressive for a kid spending his debut season in Double-A.

Hudson Valley (59-54) (Slaughtered Wilmington, 10-0)

2B Roc Riggio: 0-for-1, 2 SB (22), 4 BB, K
Riggio has two 4 BB games this season (he had one in his debut last year). His career BB% is 16.1%.
SS George Lombard Jr.: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 SB (4), K
After a slow start following his promotion, Lombard has reached base safely six times in his last three games (4-for-11, 2 BB, 3 SB). He is 34-for-39 stealing bases between here and Tampa.
3B Josh Moylan: 0-for-5, RBI, 3 K
RF Garrett Martin: 1-for-3, 2B (13), RBI, 2 RS, 2 BB, K
CF Brendan Jones: 1-for-2, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 RS, SB (1), 3 BB, K
Jones is the first 2024 draftee to make it to High-A. He walked 13 times and stole 5 bases in 9 games for Low-A Tampa. Drafted in the 12th round out of Kansas State, he is making an early impression.
1B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-3, 2B (4), RBI, RS, BB, K
Jasso is 9-for-38 (.237) with four doubles, a triple, and a homer since his promotion.
DH Coby Morales: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 RS, BB, K
Morales’ High-A debut.
C Antonio Gomez: 1-for-4, 2B (11), RBI, RS
Gomez has 7 doubles in 14 August games (16-for-46).
LF Anthony Hall: 1-for-4, RBI, RS, K

RHP Baron Stuart: (W, 7-4) 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Between here and Scranton (one emergency start): 3.65 ERA (101 IP, 88 H, 44 R, 41 ER, 4 HR, 38 BB, 84 K). He won’t be on prospect lists, but he has pitched well.
RHP Harrison Cohen: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
At this level: 11.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 12 K. Cohen finished 2023 with Somerset, so I hope he gets there again in 2024.
RHP Indigo Diaz: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Tampa (46-65) (Lost to Fort Myers, 7-6)

CF Marshall Toole: 2-for-4, RBI, HBP, K
Toole is 10-for-29 with a pair of doubles and 8 RBI. He is 6-for-8 stealing bases.
SS Roderick Arias: 0-for-5, RS, 3 K
RF Willy Montero: 1-for-4, 2B (21), RBI, BB, 2 K
Montero has doubled in four straight games and has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games. 
LF Tyler Wilson: 0-for-5, RBI, 2 K
2B Hans Montero: 1-for-5, HR (7), RBI, RS
1B Parks Harber: 1-for-3, HR (1), RBI, RS, BB
Harber hits his first professional home run. He is 9-for-31 with two doubles, a triple, and a homer.
DH Joe Delossantos: 0-for-3, RS, 2 SB (4), BB, K
C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-4, HR (1), RBI, RS, K
Gonzalez launches his first Low-A HR. The 20-year-old hit 6 HR in 36 games in the FCL this year. 
3B Duncan Pastore: 2-for-3, RS, BB
Pastore has reached base 8 times in his first two professional games (5-for-6, 2 BB, HBP)

RHP Andrew Landry: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
This is essentially a “get your feet wet” season for Landry. He has tossed only 20 innings between here and the FCL.
LHP Rafelin Nivar: 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Yoljeldriz Diaz: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Matt Givin (L, 0-1): 0.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
RHP Jordy Luciano: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-36)

Scheduled day off.

DSL Bombers (30-25) (Destroyed the DSL Rangers Blue, 16-2)

CF Francisco Vilorio: 1-for-3, 3 RS, SB (8), 2 BB, K
.196/.294/.345 in 170 PA. This is the bonus baby’s debut season, and while I like that he is showing some power (8 doubles, 4 HR), he also has a 32.9% K rate. 
C Queni Pineda: 1-for-1, HR (5), RBI, RS
I am not sure why Pineda only batted once. He is at .254/.434/.438 in an impressive debut season.
  C Carlos Villarroel: 1-for-3, RBI, RS
Villarroel also left the game early. Like Pineda, he has composed a strong debut season: .299/.390/.410 in 136 PA.
SS Christofer Reyes: 4-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 RS, 3 SB (21)
Still only 16 (he turns 17 on 8/23), Reyes is hitting .250/.346/.314 in 179 PA with a 21-for-30 stolen base rate. He has two 4-hit games.
2B Luis Escudero: 2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 RS, SB (26), BB
The 18-year-old is hitting .287/.450/.418 with a 26-for-31 stolen base rate.
DH-C Justin Capellan: 2-for-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 RS, K
Like Pineda and Villarroel, Capellan is a catcher in his debut campaign. He is hitting .242/.365/.359 in 156 PA.
LF Richard Meran: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 RS, 2 K
RF David Carrera: 1-for-3, 3B (2), 2 RBI, RS, K
Only 17, Carrera is hitting .276/.402/.418 in 122 PA.  He has 25 RBI in 35 games

LHP Franyer Herrera (W, 5-1): 5 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
2.01 ERA (49.1 IP, 43 H, 17 R, 11 ER, 1 HR, 17 BB, 64 K). Herrera is 19 years old. This is his third season here, but he tossed only 20.1 innings in the first two seasons.

Yankees MILB 8/18: Kyle Carr Continues to Roll

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Nothing

Scranton (68-50) (Lost to Buffalo, 7-5)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-4, RS
.226/.362/.346 in 290 PA. If you want honesty, I am concerned by the power output.
SS Caleb Durbin: 2-for-2, RS, 2 HBP
Durbin has 9 HBP in 58 games for Scranton this year and 41 in 257 career games. It’s a feature, not a bug. We hope that he doesn’t suffer any more fluky injuries. He is hitting .305/.425/.474 in 263 PA at this level (14.1% BB; 9.9% K).
1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-4, 2B (22), RS
DH Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-2, RS, 2 BB, 2 K
LF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-4, HR (15), 3 RBI, RS, K
Trammell’s HR splurge settled down (nobody could keep up that pace), but he has 7 HR in 15 August games and 12 HR in 38 July/August games.
C J.C. Escarra: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
What do the Yankees think about the 29-year-old’s catching? That could be important in determining whether or not Narvaez can be the #2 MLB catcher in 2025. All teams want a solid #3 waiting in the wings (yes, if Ben Rice is still around, he could be that as well)
3B Jahmai Jones: 0-for-4, K
RF Greg Allen: 1-for-4
CF Cam Eden: 0-for-3, K

LHP Tanner Tully: 5 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
RHP Alex Mauricio:  2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
1.89 ERA (38 IP, 26 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 2 HR, 21 BB, 42 K)
RHP Phil Bickford: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
LHP Oddanier Mosqueda (L, 6-1): 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, HR

Somerset (57-55) 

Their game against Hartford was canceled due to inclement weather. It will not be made up.

The Patriots, a consistent playoff team, are in trouble in 2024. While their second half is solid (25-18), it is dwarfed by Portland’s (31-12). The good news? The schedule offers them one opportunity to keep it interesting: A 6-game series in Portland starting on Tuesday.

Hudson Valley (58-54) (Lost to Hickory, 2-1)

2B Roc Riggio: 1-for-4, 2 K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-3, BB, K
Lombard Jr. has reached base four times in his last two games. It’s a start!
1B Josh Moylan: 0-for-4, 3 K
DH Omar Martinez: 1-for-3, 2B (13), BB
   PR Brenny Escanio: 0-for-0
CF Garrett Martin: 0-for-4, 3 K
3B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-4, 2B (3), RS, K
C Antonio Gomez: 1-for-4, 2B (10), RBI. K
Gomez is up to .239 with a .766 OPS. After games of July 28th, his OPS was .492. His sample size isn’t as large as most at this time of the year, but increasing your OPS by 274 points in three weeks shouldn’t be glossed over.
LF Kiko Romero: 0-for-3, 2 K
RF Anthony Hall: 1-for-3, 2 K

LHP Kyle Carr: (L, 1-7)  5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
4.85 ERA (91 IP, 84 H, 59 R, 49 ER, 5 HR, 50 BB, 84 K). Did I mention his ERA was 6.53 after his start on July 10th? Since then: 29 IP, 14 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 10 BB, 29 K.
RHP Thomas Balboni Jr.: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Huey Morrill: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Sebastian Keane: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
As reliever: 9 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 6 BB, 14 K. I don’t know if this is seen as a permanent move or one to control his innings. My guess is the latter.

Tampa (46-65) (Lost to Clearwater, 12-9. A clinic in good bullpen work, this was not)

CF Brendan Jones: 2-for-4, 2B (3), RBI, 2 BB
Jones is 9-for-28 (.321; 3 doubles, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 5-for-5 SB, 13 BB, 8 K). What do I look for in recently drafted college bats in Low-A? They should be able to conquer this level easily. That isn’t meant to diminish what Jones is doing because guess what? Not all of them can conquer this level. I do give leeway to the recently drafted guys. Everyone deserves an adjustment period.
SS Roderick Arias: 1-for-4, SF, 2 RBI, RS, HBP, K
.222/.322/.367 in 481 PA (16 doubles, 7 triples, 10 HR, 62 RBI, 64 R, 28-for-41 SB, 12.1% BB, 32.4% K). It is still too early to talk about his future. Many things need to come together for him to realize his potential. So far, I would say that his raw power has started to convert into some game power. His speed is evident, even if efficiency on the basepaths is not. The hit tool? That is likely the #1 thing that needs monitoring. His swinging strike percentage is too high, as is his K%. Crushing Low-A mistakes gets you to High-A. Beyond that? It’s up to him and the development team.
DH Willy Montero: 1-for-5, 2B (20), RBI, K
.255/.310/.374 in 413 PA (2o doubles, 2 triples, 7 HR, 52 RBI, 55 R, 10-for-11 SB, 7.0% BB, 21.5% K). Montero has doubled in three straight games and has hit safely in 13 of his last 14.
   C Josue Gonzalez: 0-for-1
RF Tyler Wilson: 1-for-4, RS, 2 K
LF Marshall Toole: 0-for-1, RS, 4 BB, K
Toole is 8-for-25 (.320; 2 doubles, 7 RBI, 2 R, 6-for-8 SB, 11 BB, 6 K). This is further proof that “runs scored” is a team-dependent stat. Toole has reached base 19 times in eight games and has crossed the plate twice.
2B Hans Montero: 0-for-3, SAC, 2 K
1B Parks Harber: 3-for-5, 2B (2), 2 RBI, 3 RS
Harber is 8-for-28 (.286; 2 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 7 R, 2-for-2 SB, 6 BB, 9 K)
C-P Diomedes Hernandez: 2-for-4, 3 RS, BB, K
3B Duncan Pastore: 3-for-3, RBI, BB, HBP
Pastore (24) gets on base five times in his professional debut. The Yankees signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Louisiana-Lafavette, where he hit .328/.406/.444 in 230 plate appearances in 2024. It was his first year at a Division I school. He spent his first four years playing for Division II Nova Southeastern. 

RHP Bryce Warrecker: 3.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Warrecker is going to take some time to develop. The 6’8″ RHP owns a 6.94 ERA at this level (36.1 IP, 40 H, 29 R, 28 ER, 4 HR, 19 BB, 27 K). He featured 6 pitches today, but two of them only registered once. His main 4-pitch mix was a 4-seamer/slider/change/cutter.
RHP Kristofer Bow: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
There is no denying that Bow has intriguing stuff, including a mid-90s sinker. Like Warrecker, the stuff needs to be harnessed.
RHP Luis Arejula: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Alejandro Gomez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Jordy Luciano: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Aaron Nixon: (L, 3-3)  0 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
As I like to say, shred the boxscore and don’t look back. It happens to everyone.
RHP Luis Pacheco: 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, HR
RHP Diomedes Hernandez: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-36)

Scheduled day off.

DSL Bombers (29-24)

Scheduled day off.

Yankees MILB 8/17: Jasson Dominguez: 2 Hits, SB

News:

Nothing

Scranton (68-49) (Lost to Buffalo, 9-1)

3B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-4
2B Caleb Durbin: 0-for-3, SB (23), BB, K
For Scranton: .299/.416/.469 in 259 PA (23-for-25 SB). Durbin will be in the mix for a 2025 job, and his ability to make contact (his swinging strike percentage is elite), steal bases, and play anywhere helps his profile. Is he an everyday MLB player for the Yankees? That question is not easily answered. He doesn’t need to be an everyday starter to be useful.
LF Jasson Dominguez: 2-for-3, SB (8), BB, K
Dominguez has multiple hits in two of his last three games and has four stolen bases in his last four games. This was his second consecutive start in LF.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-4, 3 K
C Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
His 2025 role depends on how the Yankees view him: Do they think he is ready to be a #2 catcher? Or do they like him in the role of a #3 catcher? Remember that Kyle Higashioka dealt with this for a while (2017-2019) before settling into an MLB backup role.
CF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-4, 2B (17), RS
RF Jahmai Jones: 1-for-4, K
DH J.C. Escarra: 1-for-3, K
  P Peter Serruto: 1-for-1
SS Kevin Smith: 1-for-4, 2B (13), RBI, 3 K

LHP Josh Maciejewski: (L, 1-2)  4.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
LHP Victor Gonzalez: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Nick Burdi: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, HR
Burdi may be the “next one up” over Scott Effross, but who knows? 
RHP Joey Gerber: 1 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, HR
Gerber, a 27-year-old rehab project, pitched well in Somerset (1.76 ERA in 15.1 IP with an 18/8 K/BB)
RHP Peter Serruto: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Normally a catcher, Serruto is 2-for-4 at the plate while making two appearances on the hill (0.00 ERA). 

Somerset (57-55) (Defeated Hartford, 3-2, in 10 innings)

CF Spencer Jones: 2-for-4, 2B (20), RS, K
Jones is 15-for-54 (.278) with four doubles and two home runs in August.  He has seven multi-hit efforts in his last 16 games.
C Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-4, RBI
DH Rafael Flores: 1-for-4, K
Flores has a 5-game hitting streak (7-for-17; 1 double, 2 HR)
1B Tyler Hardman: 1-for-4, RBI, 3 K
RF Elijah Dunham: 0-for-4, 3 K
2B Anthony Seigler: 0-for-4, RS, CS (3), 2 K
Seigler scored the winning run in the top of the 10th (as a “Manfred runner”) on a wild pitch.
SS Alexander Vargas: 1-for-4, SB (5)
Vargas has hit safely in seven of his last eight games and is 14-for-48 (.292) with a double, two triples, and a home run in August.
LF Jared Wegner: 0-for-4, 3 K
3B Max Burt: 1-for-3, RS, 2 SB (9), HBP, 2 K

LHP Ben Shields: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Since promotion: 2.72 ERA (36.1 IP, 31 H, 14 R, 11 ER, 1 HR, 14 BB, 44 K). Overall, in 90.1 IP, he owns a 116/26 K/BB. He is quite a find by the scouting department.
RHP Danny Watson: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
RHP Lou Trivino: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 0 K
Trivino’s second rehab appearance.
RHP Sean Boyle: (W, 1-0) 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Eric Reyzelman: (S, 3)  1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
Since promotion: 3.07 ERA (14.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 HR, 8 BB, 21 K)

Hudson Valley (58-53) (Lost to Hickory, 4-2)

CF Jace Avina: 0-for-3, SF, RBI, 2 K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-3, SB (2), BB, K
Since promotion: 4-for-40 (2 RBI, 5 BB, 10 K, 2-for-3 SB). Overall, he is hitting .217/.330/.320 in 412 PA with 32 stolen bases in 37 attempts.
1B Josh Moylan: 0-for-4
LF Garrett Martin: 1-for-4, 2B (12), CS (2), K
C Omar Martinez: 0-for-3, 2 K
3B Dylan Jasso: 0-for-3, K
DH Antonio Gomez: 1-for-2, HR (4), RBI, 2 RS, BB, K
.239/.317/.450 in 125 PA (9 doubles, 1 triple, 4 HR, 13 RBI, 20 R, 8.8% BB, 26.4% K). He is hitting .368/.455/.711 (14-for-38) in August.
RF Anthony Hall: 0-for-3, K
2B Brenny Escanio: 1-for-3, SB (8), CS (3), K

RHP Cade Smith: (L, 0-1)  3.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Since his promotion: 8 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 7 K. Between here and Tampa: 3.65 ERA (93.2 IP, 63 H, 44 R, 38 ER, 6 HR, 43 BB, 118 K)
RHP Matt Keating: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
RHP Kelly Austin: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Since being acquired: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
RHP Mason Vinyard: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
3.18 ERA (39.2 IP, 29 H, 20 R, 14 ER, 2 HR, 21 BB, 54 K)

Tampa (46-64) (Defeated Clearwater, 9-4)

CF Brendan Jones: 2-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 RS, BB, K
Jones is 7-for-24 (2 doubles, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 11 BB, 8 K, 5-for-5 SB) to begin his professional career.
SS Roderick Arias: 2-for-4, HR (10), RBI, RS, BB
Arias has homered in two of his last three games and has three multi-hit efforts in his last four games. Can he go on a late-season hot streak? We’ll see.
RF Willy Montero: 2-for-5, 2B (19), 2 RBI
Montero has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games. 
DH Tyler Wilson: 0-for-3, SF, RBI, BB
2B Hans Montero: 0-for-4, BB, K
1B Coby Morales: 0-for-4, HBP, K
LF Joe Delossantos: 3-for-4, 2B (2), 2 RS, SB (2), BB, K
This is a career night for Delossantos (only his 9th game). He is 7-for-27 with a pair of doubles and stolen bases.
C Josue Gonzalez: 2-for-4, 2 RS, BB, K
3B Owen Cobb: 1-for-5, 2B (1), RBI, RS, 2 K

RHP Gabriel Barbosa: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K
5.12 ERA (103.2 IP, 105 H, 64 R, 59 ER, 11 HR, 34 BB, 107 K)
RHP Yoljeldriz Diaz: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
RHP Cade Austin: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Austin’s first appearance since June 21st. He owns a 4.24 ERA (40.1 IP, 31 H, 22 R, 19 ER, 13 BB, 43 K). This is his debut campaign.
RHP Matt Givin: 1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 2 HR
RHP Chris Kean: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Since promotion: 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-36) (Lost to DSL Rangers Blue, 6-1)

SS Dexters Peralta: 0-for-2, CS (4), HBP, 2 BB
C Luis Puello: 3-for-5, K
.367/.445/.525 in 137 PA. He has four 3-hit efforts this season.
CF Isael Arias: 2-for-4, RS, 2 K
.246/.379/.325 in 140 PA (10-for-11 SB)

LHP Marco Manzano: 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
4.55 ERA (27.2 IP, 22 H, 25 R, 14 ER, 0 HR, 23 BB, 31 K)

DSL Bombers (29-24) (Lost to DSL Colorado, 10-9. If their playoff dreams aren’t dead, they are close to being so)

CF Francisco Vilorio: 0-for-5, K
.193/.288/.343 in 160 PA.
C Queni Pineda: 0-for-1, RS, 3 BB
.248/.431/.408 in 167 PA (40 BB/37 K)
2B Christofer Reyes: 1-for-5, RS
3B Luis Escudero: 1-for-5, 2B (5), 2 RBI, RS
1B Carlos Villarroel: 2-for-4, 2B (7), 2 RS, K
DH Justin Capellan: 1-for-4, 2B (12), RS, SB (10), K
.229/.363/.331 in 146 PA (12 doubles, 21 RBI, 10-for-12 SB). This is the 18-year-old’s debut campaign.
RF Richard Meran: 2-for-3, 2B (5), RBI, RS, SB (7), BB
LF David Carrera: 2-for-5, 2 RBI
SS Kevin Verde: 3-for-5, 2 RBI, RS

RHP Jerson Alejandro (L, 1-5): 3 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 K
5.02 ERA (37.2 IP, 23 H, 24 R, 21 ER, 0 HR, 34 BB, 57 K). Like many big teenagers, it’s all about command/control.
LHP Jose Ledesma: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K

Yankees MILB 8/16: Carlos Lagrange Impresses

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After an outfield collision the other night, CF Jackson Castillo was placed on the injured list for Hudson Valley. Castillo hit .256/.386/.404 (133 wRC+) in 334 plate appearances for Tampa, earning his promotion to Hudson Valley. He has played seven games for the Renegades, going 8-for-23 with a pair of home runs and 11 RBI. His combined 137 wRC+ ranks 4th amongst full-season prospects in the entire organization (third if you eliminate Ben Cowles, who was traded at the deadline).

Scranton (68-48) (Defeated Buffalo, 3-2)

3B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-4, RBI
SS Caleb Durbin: 1-for-4, RBI, K
Durbin owns a 5-game hitting streak (7-for-18, 1 double, 2 HR, 2 SB). He has one RBI in each game. Additionally, he is playing all over the field. In these five games, he has 2 starts at 2B, 1 start at SS, 1 start at 3B, and 1 start in LF. This could be the Yankees’ vision.
LF Jasson Dominguez: 0-for-4, K
Since there isn’t a developmental reason for Taylor Trammell to play CF, I think it is notable when the Yankees give Dominguez reps in LF. Since returning from his latest injury: 12-for-61 (.197) with a pair of doubles and a homer.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 2-for-4, 2B (21), RS
Rumfield has three 2-hit performances in his last six games. He is hitting .284/.353/.455 in 374 PA since his promotion.
CF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
2B Jahmai Jones: 0-for-3, 2 K
DH Greg Allen: 0-for-3
C J.C. Escarra: 1-for-3, RS, K
RF Cam Eden: 1-for-3, RS

RHP Yoendrys Gomez: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
The Yankees have used him as a 3-5 inning guy all year, which hints at how they view him. He owns a 3.88 ERA (65 IP, 45 H, 29 R, 28 ER, 8 HR, 35 BB, 67 K). If you have forgotten, he is out of options in 2025.
RHP Yerry De Los Santos: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
4.17 ERA (45.1 IP, 52 H, 29 R, 21 ER, 8 HR, 18 BB, 43 K)
RHP Ron Marinaccio: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
RHP Scott Effross: (W, 3-1)  1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
The fact that the Yankees went through the steps to add Tim Mayza to the 40-man/26-man rosters tells you that the Yankees are not comfortable with Effross’ progress. From a statistical standpoint, his last six games show progress (9 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K).
LHP Anthony Misiewicz (S, 6): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Somerset (56-55) (Lost to Hartford, 7-0)

CF Spencer Jones: 0-for-3, BB, K
1B Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-4
C Rafael Flores: 1-for-4, 2 K
Flores is 15-for-44 (.341) with 4 doubles, 5 homers, and 9 RBI in August.
3B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-2, BB, HBP, K
RF Grant Richardson: 1-for-4, 3B (2), 2 K
Richardson has a 5-game hitting streak (7-for-17, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR). 
DH Elijah Dunham: 0-for-4, 2 K
2B Anthony Seigler: 2-for-3, SB (20), BB
Seigler, always seen as an athletic catcher before his conversion to 2B, is 20-for-22 stealing bases this year (he stole 16 as a catcher in 2022).
LF Cole Gabrielson: 0-for-4, 2 K
SS Alexander Vargas: 0-for-4, K

RHP Cam Schlittler: (L, 0-2)  5.1 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, HR
Since promotion: 11 IP, 12 H, 10 R, 8 ER, 1 HR, 5 BB, 7 K
RHP Colby White: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
RHP Jesus Liranzo: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Hudson Valley (58-52) (Walked it off against Hickory, 3-2. The Renegades are right in the middle of the second-half division title race)

2B Roc Riggio: 2-for-4, 2 2B (22), 2 RBI
.216/.338/.376 in 403 PA. This is his second multi-hit effort in his last three games, and we hope his BABIP continues to normalize (.256).
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-4, K
RF Jace Avina: 1-for-4, 2B (24), K
DH Omar Martinez: 1-for-4, SB (1)
He is more about walks and power than speed, but he did steal 8 bases in 2023 (the only season that he compiled more than one)
1B Josh Moylan: 0-for-4, 3 K
CF Garrett Martin: 2-for-3, HR (9), RBI, RS, SB (12)
Martin walks it off in the 9th. He has homered in two of his last four games.
3B Dylan Jasso: 0-for-3
C Antonio Gomez: 1-for-3, RS, K
LF Anthony Hall: 1-for-3, RS, 2 K

RHP Trent Sellers: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
2.43 ERA (70.1 IP, 39 H, 27 R, 19 ER, 3 HR, 33 BB, 83 K). As a starter: 21.1 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 24 K. His walk rate dropped considerably since he was moved to the rotation. 
RHP Yorlin Calderon: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
LHP Joel Valdez: 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, HR
RHP Blane Abeyta (W, 2-2): 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Tampa (45-64) (Lost to Clearwater, 5-3, in 10 innings)

CF Brendan Jones: 0-for-2, RS, SB (5), 2 BB, K
Jones has drawn 10 walks in 7 games and has yet to be caught stealing.
SS Roderick Arias: 0-for-4, 2 K
RF Willy Montero: 1-for-3, 2B (18), RBI, RS, BB
.253/.310/.371 in 403 PA. He is 15-for-45 (.333) in August.
LF Marshall Toole: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, CS (2)
Toole is 8-for-24 with 7 RBI, 7 walks, and 6 stolen bases in 8 attempts.
2B Hans Montero: 0-for-4, 3 K
DH Joe Delossantos: 0-for-3, CS (1), BB, K
1B Parks Harber: 0-for-3, BB, K
  PR-1B Coby Morales: 0-for-0
C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-4, K
3B Owen Cobb: 0-for-3, RS, BB, 2 K

RHP Carlos Lagrange: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
He allowed a leadoff single in the 5th, which eventually came around to score. Lagrange was humming again (maxed out at 98.3, averaged 97.1). The Yankees aren’t a system of extreme velocity, but Lagrange brings it. If he can harness his control (he’s only walked one hitter in 6.1 innings at this level), watch out.
LHP Rafelin Nivar: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 1 K
RHP Aaron Nixon: 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Luis Pacheco: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Pacheco threw a 96.5 MPH sinker tonight. I am seeing signs as to why the Yankees signed the 25-year-old. He owns a 1.74 ERA in 10.1 IP with a 12/2 K/BB at this level.
RHP Jordy Luciano: (L, 2-4)  0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, HR

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-35) (Lost to DSL Rockies, 4-2)

SS Dexters Peralta: 1-for-1
I don’t know why he was pulled, but he was lifted for a pinch-runner after his leadoff single. That likely isn’t good.
  PR-SS Ovandy Frias: 1-for-1, CS (2), 2 BB
CF Louis Pierre: 1-for-4, 3B (2), RS, K
2B Jelson Coca: 2-for-4, RBI, K

DSL Bombers (29-23) (Lost to DSL Tigers 1, 3-2. With little margin for error, this is a big loss in their quest to earn a playoff berth)

2B Luis Escudero: 1-for-3, RS, SB (24)
.270/.442/.405 in 147 PA. He is 24-for-29 in the stolen base department.
C Carlos Villarroel: 2-for-3, RBI
.286/.382/.400 in 123 PA. As I said yesterday, I don’t get excited over 17-year-old’s in the DSL. However, this is another young catcher having a solid season down here.

RHP Enixon Sanchez (L, 3-1): 3 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Only 17 (he started the season at age 16!), Sanchez owns a 2.79 ERA in 29 IP (14 H, 13 R, 9 ER, 0 HR, 16 BB, 29 K)
RHP Rafael Arias: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
13 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 HR, 6 BB, 18 K. Arias is a 20-year-old in his debut season.

Yankees MILB 8/15: Jasson Dominguez’s 3-Hit Night

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Last night, I said that you typically wait for a player to play a full game in the field before you put them on a “reinstate from rehab” watch.

I was wrong about C Jose Trevino, who is back with the Yankees after catching for seven innings last night. I don’t think that matters.

What does matter? How Trevino is used. He should be a true backup, not a platoon player.  Austin Wells has earned the job. Even the world’s biggest dolt can see that.

Scranton (67-48) (Defeated Buffalo, 8-2)

3B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-4, RS, BB, K
2B Caleb Durbin: 1-for-4, RBI, BB
CF Jasson Dominguez: 3-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 SB (7), BB
As I said last night, if an organization says they don’t have room for you, force them to make room. I don’t expect them to call up Dominguez yet, but if he continues to show progress, what choice do they have?
1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-2, SF, 2 RBI, HBP, BB
He was pulled from the game after being hit in the head with a pitch in the 8th inning.
   PR Taylor Trammell: 0-for-0
   P Oddanier Mosqueda: 0-for-0
DH-1B Jahmai Jones: 1-for-4, RS, K
RF Greg Allen: 0-for-3, RBI, 3 K
LF Cam Eden: 1-for-2, 2 RS, SB (28), 2 BB
C J.C. Escarra: 1-for-4, 2B (6), RBI, RS
With Carlos Narvaez on his way back, Escarra will get a needed break. He has caught almost every day, including both ends of a doubleheader, since Narvaez was promoted.
SS Kevin Smith: 1-for-2, RBI, 2 RS, 2 BB, K
With Peraza in MLB and Josh VanMeter released, Smith will get some extra reps.

LHP Edgar Barclay: 4 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 2 K
RHP Alex Mauricio: (W, 3-0)  1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
RHP Phil Bickford: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
LHP Oddanier Mosqueda: (S, 4)  1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Somerset (56-54) (Defeated Hartford, 9-3)

DH Spencer Jones: 1-for-5, 2 RBI, 3 K
.245/.327/.419 in 437 PA (19 doubles, 3 triples, 14 HR, 63 RBI, 58 R, 10.5% BB, 37.1% K, 21-for-29 SB)
LF Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-5, 2 K
C Rafael Flores: 1-for-3, RS, BB, K
1B Tyler Hardman: 2-for-4, 3B (1), 2 RS, SB (8), BB, 2 K
CF Grant Richardson: 2-for-4, 2B (24), HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 RS, SB (13), BB, K
A loud night for Richardson, who is hitting .264/326/.417 in 342 PA.
RF Jared Wegner: 0-for-3, SF, RBI, 2 K
2B Anthony Seigler: 1-for-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, 2 RS, BB
Seigler continues to add to his home run collection. He has homered in back-to-back games.
3B Alexander Vargas: 2-for-4, HR (3), RBI, RS, K
Vargas, who has a good defensive reputation, continues to hit in Double-A (.732 OPS). Last season, he owned a .590 OPS in 103 games for Hudson Valley.
SS Max Burt: 0-for-4, RS, SB (7), K

RHP Zach Messinger: (W, 5-8) 5.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, HR
Messinger allowed a 3-run HR in the second inning but settled in nicely. He owns a 3.46 ERA (127.1 IP, 104 H, 66 R, 49 ER, 8 HR, 40 BB, 120 K). Watch him this offseason, as he is Rule 5 eligible. The Yankees are unlikely to leave him exposed and he might draw interest on the trade market. However, maybe they think he is a legitimate pitching option for some point in 2025.
RHP Cole Ayers: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
The Yankees had a choice of several relievers to promote. It does say something that Ayers was placed here. Like Messinger, he is Rule 5 eligible this winter.
RHP Eric Reyzelman: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
Since promotion: 3.29 ERA (13.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 HR, 7 BB, 21 K)
RHP Leonardo Pestana: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
At this level: 1.84 ERA (14.2 IP, 12 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 16 K)

Hudson Valley (57-52) (Tossed a 1-hitter against Hickory in a 2-0 victory)

2B Roc Riggio: 0-for-4, BB, 3 K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 2-for-5, RBI, K
Lombard Jr. needed a game like this to build confidence if nothing else.
CF Jace Avina: 0-for-5, 2 K
DH Omar Martinez: 0-for-1, RS, HBP, 3 BB, K
Martinez has a .376 OBP, which aligns with his .378 career mark (1,236 PA).
1B Josh Moylan: 1-for-4, 3 K
C Antonio Gomez: 1-for-3, RBI, CI, K
.231/.308/.423 in 119 PA. After the games of July 25th (not long ago), his triple slash was .143/.222/.286.
RF Garrett Martin: 1-for-4, 3 K
LF Anthony Hall: 1-for-3, RS, BB, 2 K
3B Kiko Romero: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K

RHP Josh Grosz: (W, 2-1)  5.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 3 K
Since his promotion: 11.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 7 BB, 4 K. It is an Interesting line, but at least he is putting zeroes on the board. He owned a 95/29 K/BB over 78.2 innings for Tampa, so the strikeout ability is there.
RHP Indigo Diaz: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Since being placed here: 5.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K. The 25-year-old was acquired along with Caleb Durbin for Lucas Luetge.
RHP Thomas Balboni Jr.: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Ocean Gabonia (S, 1): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Tampa (45-63) (Defeated Clearwater, 7-3)

CF Brendan Jones: 0-for-3, 2 RS, 2 SB (4), 2 BB, 2 K
Jones owns a 1.056 OPS in 26 PA (yes, a small sample) to begin his career. He is doing what you want the leadoff hitter to do: Take walks (8) and steal bases (4-for-4). 
SS Roderick Arias: 2-for-4, HR (9), 2 RBI, 2 RS, BB, K
.221/.322/.383 in 466 PA (16 doubles, 7 triples, 9 HR, 59 RBI, 62 R, 12.2% BB, 32.8% K). At the very least, he is getting a lot of reps in 2024.
RF Tyler Wilson: 3-for-5, RBI, RS, CS (1)
Back-to-back multi-hit efforts for the 22-year-old.
LF Marshall Toole: 3-for-3, 3 RBI, RS, 3 SB (6), 2 BB
Impressive night for Toole, who is 7-for-20 (2 doubles, 5 RBI, 7 BB, 5 K, 6-for-7 SB). He was the Yankees’ 15th-round pick out of Wofford.
2B Hans Montero: 0-for-5, 2 K
1B Coby Morales: 0-for-5, 2 K
DH Parks Harber: 1-for-3, RBI, SB (2), BB, K
C Josue Gonzalez: 0-for-4, 2 K
3B Owen Cobb: 1-for-4, RS

LHP Henry Lalane: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Lalane’s second Low-A start goes better than the first. I hope he can build from here. He is sitting comfortably in the 91-92 range and we haven’t seen the 97 he can dial it up to. Concerned? No. He has barely pitched this year.
RHP Kristofer Bow: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Alejandro Gomez: (W, 1-0) 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 1 K
RHP Luis Arejula: 2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
RHP Yoljeldriz Diaz: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-34) (Lost to DSL Rangers Red, 4-2)

3B Richard Matic: 1-for-3, BB, 2 K
C Luis Puello: 3-for-4, RS, K
.357/.439/.522 in 132 PA. Puello doesn’t have enough plate appearances to qualify for the batting title. The DSL leader (Luis Pena (MIL) is hitting .393.
LF Gabriel Lara: 1-for-3, RS, SB (14), BB, K
RF Estivenzon Montero: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 3 K

RHP Miguelangel Rodriguez: 2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

DSL Bombers (29-22) (Lost to DSL Mets Blue, 13-1. The season ends on August 20th, meaning they have only four more games. They are three games behind the Marlins (two in the loss column). Their chances at a wild card are non-existent, so they must win the division to go to the playoffs)

C Queni Pineda: 1-for-2, HR (4), RBI, RS, CS (3), BB
.256/.431/.421 in 160 PA with as many walks as strikeouts (37). I am not going to overrate 17-year-old players in the DSL, but the catching pipeline seems to be on solid ground.

Yankees MILB 8/14: Jasson Dominguez Homers

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The Yankees placed one player (OF Jasson Dominguez) on the MLB Pipeline Top 100.

I have hinted at it this year: The system has taken a hit, due to three things:
1. Trades;
2. Injuries;
3. Down years.

Order those three things however you wish, but putting them together paints the most accurate picture.

Regarding injuries that impact the Top 100, RHP Chase Hampton is back on the injured list. After throwing 106.2 innings of 3.63 ERA ball last season, Hampton has tossed 18.2 innings this season. Ouch.

The bad luck doesn’t end there, as LHP Brock Selvidge was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Selvidge owns a 4.25 ERA in 84.2 innings for Somerset and was one of the Yankees’ representatives in this year’s Futures Game (along with Spencer Jones). No, he wasn’t hurt during that game as he didn’t pitch that day. Joining Selvidge on the 60-day list is RHP Kevin Stevens. Stevens, a 26-year-old reliever, owns a 2.54 ERA in 39 innings for Somerset with a 56/16 K/BB ratio.

Hampton had a chance to make his MLB debut this season. Selvidge is more of a 2025 candidate. This is how it goes with farm systems. For the Yankees, not much is going right this season.

The Yankees have released veteran infielder Josh VanMeter. VanMeter hit only .177/.335/.293 in 59 games for the Railriders.

Scranton (66-48) (Defeated Buffalo, 3-1. They stole 9 bases)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-3, SB (15), BB, K
LF Caleb Durbin: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 SB (22), K
Durbin is 60-for-71 (84.5%) stealing bases over 131 games in the last two seasons.
CF Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-2, HR (5), RBI, RS, SB (5), 2 BB
Dominguez hit a pair of balls at 105.6 MPH. The home run went 389 feet. The lineout went 373 feet. When the GM says they need to find a lane for a player, that player can create his lane for playing time.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-4, K
RF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-3, RS, SB (11), BB, 2 K
3B Jahmai Jones: 1-for-2, 3 SB (3), 2 BB
DH Greg Allen: 0-for-2, SF, RBI, HBP, K
C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-3, RS, SB (1), BB, K
SS Kevin Smith: 0-for-4, 2 K

LHP Thomas Pannone: (W, 6-9)  6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, HR
Pannone left the game after being hit by a comebacker. The veteran has done well in his five Scranton starts (26 IP, 27 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 4 HR, 2 BB, 24 K)
RHP Ron Marinaccio: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
LHP Anthony Misiewicz: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
RHP Yerry De Los Santos (S, 2): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Somerset (55-54) (Defeated Hartford, 9-5)

CF Spencer Jones: 0-for-6, 3 K
Where’s that rug I can sweep this under?
C Jose Trevino: 2-for-5, RS
The first sign a rehab stint is nearing its end? When a player plays a full game in the field. Tonight, Trevino caught for seven innings.
   C Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-0
1B Rafael Flores: 3-for-4, 2 HR (11), 3 RBI, 2 RS, BB
The power surge continues, as Flores has 8 doubles and 11 home runs (.548 SLG) in 163 PA since his promotion. This is his first career multi-HR game.  
DH Tyler Hardman: 1-for-5, RS, 3 K
RF Elijah Dunham: 2-for-5, RS, 3 K
LF Jared Wegner: 2-for-4, 2B (12), HR (5), 2 RBI, 2 RS, BB, 2 K
2B Anthony Seigler: 3-for-5, 2B (17), HR (10), 3 RBI, RS, K
Seigler has four 3-hit efforts this season. This is his first 10+ HR season.
SS Alexander Vargas: 2-for-5, 2 K
Vargas has a sneaky .704 OPS since his promotion (153 PA). He is on a 5-game hitting streak (8-for-20).
3B Max Burt: 0-for-4, BB, 2 K

RHP Bailey Dees: 4 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, HR
4.85 ERA (115 IP, 105 H, 67 R, 62 ER, 19 HR, 44 BB, 115 K). One thing about Dees: If the Yankees don’t consider his conversion a success, they could move him back to the bullpen for 2025. I think the move has gone well enough.
RHP Lou Trivino:  1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Trivino’s first rehab appearance.
RHP Matt Sauer: (W, 1-0)  1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Sean Boyle: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Joey Gerber:  1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Hudson Valley (56-52) (Lost to Hickory, 7-5)

2B Roc Riggio: 3-for-5, 2B (20), RBI, RS, SB (20)
I wrote last night about wanting to see his BABIP normalize – maybe it starts tonight. A 20-double/20 stolen base season is nothing to sneeze at.
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-3, 2 BB, K
Lombard Jr. is 1-for-28 with four walks since his promotion. What do the Yankees do about this? The answer is simple (same as last night): Keep throwing him out there.
C Omar Martinez: 2-for-4, RBI, RS, BB, K
1B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-5
CF Jackson Castillo: 0-for-2
  3B Kiko Romero: 0-for-0, 2 BB
I am not sure why Castillo was pulled from the game. Given he hit 2 HR and drove home 7 last night, it wasn’t likely performance-related.
LF-CF Garrett Martin: 0-for-3, SF, RBI, RS, 2 K
DH Christopher Familia: 0-for-2, K
  PH-DH Josh Moylan: 1-for-2, HR (7), 2 RBI, RS, K
Moylan has four HR in his last 12 games.
RF Anthony Hall: 0-for-4, 2 K
3B-LF Brenny Escanio: 0-for-3, RS, BB, K

RHP Baron Stuart: (L, 6-4)  3.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
RHP Harrison Cohen: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, HR
RHP Sebastian Keane: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
4.96 ERA (74.1 IP, 68 H, 42 R, 41 ER, 6 HR, 37 BB, 75 K)
RHP Huey Morrill: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Tampa (44-63) (Defeated Clearwater, 8-7)

CF Marshall Toole: 0-for-4, 2 BB, K
Toole is 4-for-17 with five walks and a 3-for-4 stolen base rate.
SS Roderick Arias: 2-for-5, RBI, CS (13), BB, 2 K
.219/.319/.354 in 461 PA (16 doubles, 7 triples, 8 HR, 57 RBI, 60 R, 28-for-41 SB). His stolen base rate is another hint that his game is more raw than it is developed. 
RF Willy Montero: 1-for-5, RS, 2 K
DH Tyler Wilson: 2-for-4, 2 2B (4), RS, BB, K
Wilson loves his doubles: He is 5-for-22 with four doubles to begin his career.
2B Hans Montero: 1-for-5, RBI, 2 RS, 3 K
1B Parks Harber: 2-for-4, RBI, 3 RS, BB
Harber is 4-for-17 with a double, triple, and four runs scored in five games. 
LF Joe Delossantos: 3-for-4, 2B (1), 2 RBI, RS, BB, K
Delossantos compiles his first career 3-hit game (this was his 7th career game)
C Manuel Palencia: 2-for-4, RBI
  PH-C Josue Gonzalez: 0-for-1
3B Owen Cobb: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, SB (3), 2 BB, K
Cobb is 3-for-13 with three stolen bases in four games. 

RHP Andrew Landry: 3 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, HR
RHP Matt Givin: 1.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
RHP Luis Pacheco: (W, 1-0)  1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
RHP Chris Kean: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Since promotion: 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K. Overall: 1.09 ERA (24.2 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 4 BB, 31 K)
RHP Aaron Nixon (S, 5): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-33)

Scheduled day off.

DSL Bombers (29-21) (Defeated the DSL Mets Blue, 9-5)

Scheduled day off.

Yankees MILB 8/13: Jackson Castillo: 2 HR, 7 RBI

News:

Former farmhand Andres Chaparro made his debut for the Washington Nationals tonight. He hit three doubles as Washington helped the Yankees by beating the Orioles.

Chaparro spent several years in the Yankees organization before being lost to minor league free agency to the Arizona Diamondbacks last winter. The Diamondbacks traded him to the Nationals at the trade deadline.

A rebuilding team like Washington is a perfect spot for a prospect like Chaparro, who should get playing time over the next several weeks in an attempt to establish himself as a piece of the Nationals’ future. Good luck to him.

While the Yankees could have tried him as they struggled to hit, I don’t consider it a missed opportunity. The Rule 5 and minor league free agency exist for a reason – to give blocked players like Chaparro a chance to perform elsewhere. One game doesn’t define whether the Yankees made a mistake or not. I hope he has a productive MLB career.

Scranton (65-48) (Defeated Buffalo, 6-4)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-4, SB (14), BB, 2 K
Vivas is likely on a potential call-up list, but they didn’t use him in a series against the Orioles before the All-Star Break. I think they’ll leave him down here.  Plus, if they want someone who can handle 3B, there are questions about Vivas playing there.
3B Caleb Durbin: 1-for-3, HR (5), RBI, 2 RS, BB
Durbin has homered in back-to-back games. He is hitting .301/.421/.480 in 242 PA at this level. He should be considered for MLB playing time. However, the easiest solution will be Oswald Peraza. 
CF Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-4, RS, K
Dominguez is 8-for-51 since coming back from his latest injury.
SS Oswald Peraza: 1-for-4, RBI, RS, SB (17), K
Peraza has hit better lately (5-game hitting streak, though it features only one hit per game). His 40-man roster status benefits him.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 2-for-3, 2B (20), RBI, RS, CS (3), BB
Rumfield is 7-for-30 with 10 walks in August.
DH Taylor Trammell: 1-for-3, RBI, K
RF Cam Eden: 2-for-4, RBI, RS, SB (27)
Speed is his game.
C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-3, BB
LF Greg Allen: 1-for-4, 2B (8), RBI

LHP Tanner Tully: (W, 2-6) 5 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, HR
LHP Oddanier Mosqueda: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, HR
RHP Nick Burdi: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
LHP Tim Mayza: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Scott Effross (S, 1): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Effross is starting to string together some scoreless outings, but it comes down to how his stuff looks, not statistics. Once he is ready, they aren’t going to hold him back.

Somerset (54-54) (Defeated Hartford, 6-2)

CF Spencer Jones: 1-for-4, RBI, RS, K
Jones is 12-for-36 (.333) in August (3 doubles, 2 HR, 7 RBI).
C Jose Trevino: 0-for-2
   C Rafael Flores: 1-for-2, 2B (8), K
Flores has 8 doubles and 9 HR in 38 games since his promotion.
3B Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-4, HR (5), 4 RBI, RS
Rodriguez, who has homered in back-to-back games, turns a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead with a grand slam in the 8th inning. He is hitting .239/.301/.463 in 73 PA since his promotion and .309/.386/.496 with 10 HR and 46 RBI overall. In addition to the bat, he is versatile (games at 1B, 2B, 3B, LF, and C this season).
1B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-4, 3 K
LF Elijah Dunham: 1-for-4, RS, 2 SB (14)
RF Cole Gabrielson: 1-for-3, RS, BB, K
DH Grant Richardson: 1-for-4, RS, K
SS Alexander Vargas: 1-for-4, 2B (4), RBI
2B Max Burt: 1-for-2, RS, SB (6), BB

RHP Trystan Vrieling: (W, 9-7)  7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, HR
5.07 ERA (119 IP, 120 H, 70 R, 67 ER, 11 HR, 38 BB, 108 K). In his two August starts: 12 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 11 K. The Yankees sent him straight to Double-A, never pitching at any other level. That comes with many challenges, and Vrieling has done well enough to meet those challenges.
RHP Danny Watson: (S, 1): 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
6.15 ERA (26.1 IP, 28 H, 22 R, 18 ER, 3 HR, 12 BB, 17 K). I consider 2024 to be a rehab season for Watson, but he still has a month to end on a strong note.

Hudson Valley (56-51) (Smoked Hickory, 13-0)

2B Roc Riggio: 0-for-5, 2 K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-4, RS, HBP, 2 K
Since promotion: 1-for-25. What do they do about this? The answer is simple: Keep throwing him out there.
1B Josh Moylan: 0-for-1, 2 RS, HBP, 2 BB
  PH-1B Kiko Romero: 1-for-1, 2B (12), RBI
DH Omar Martinez: 0-for-1, 3 RS, 2 HBP, 2 BB
3B Dylan Jasso: 2-for-4, 3B (1), HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 RS, BB
Since promotion: 6-for-19 (2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 3 RBI). Jasso has 10 HR and 57 RBI between here and Tampa.
CF Jackson Castillo: 2-for-4, 2 HR (2), 7 RBI, 2 RS, BB
Castillo sets a personal best for RBI in a game, a mark he may never top (7 RBI is hard!). Since his promotion, he is 8-for-21 (2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HR, 11 RBI). He is one of their most consistent prospects in 2024.
C Antonio Gomez: 0-for-4, RS, BB, 2 K
RF Garrett Martin: 3-for-5, HR (8), 2 RBI, 2 RS
LF Anthony Hall: 2-for-3, 2 BB
Hall has four multi-hit efforts in his last nine games.

LHP Kyle Carr: (W, 1-6) 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Carr, in his debut season, earns his first professional win. Season: 5.13 ERA (86 IP, 80 H, 58 R, 49 ER, 5 HR, 50 BB, 80 K).  Last 5 games: 24 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 10 BB, 25 K. This is a sign of a pitcher figuring things out.
RHP Kelly Austin: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Since being acquired: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
RHP Mason Vinyard: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
3.35 ERA (37.2 IP, 29 H, 20 R, 14 ER, 2 HR, 21 BB, 52 K)
RHP Matt Keating: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Tampa (43-63) (Lost to Clearwater, 7-2)

CF Brandon Jones: 1-for-2, RBI, 2 BB, K
Jones is 5-for-15 with 6 walks to begin his professional career.
SS Roderick Arias: 0-for-4, K
Arias is 5-for-36 with 7 walks and 15 strikeouts in August.
RF Willy Montero: 0-for-4, RS, K
LF Tyler Wilson: 1-for-4, 2B (2), RBI, 2 K
3B Hans Montero: 0-for-3, BB, 3 K
2B Austin Green: 0-for-4, K
1B Coby Morales: 0-for-3, RS, 2 SB (31), BB, K
31-for-37 in the stolen base category. He is hitting .256/.363/.328 in 372 PA.
DH Joe Delossantos: 0-for-1, HBP, 2 BB
C Josue Gonzalez: 0-for-2, HBP

RHP Bryce Warrecker: (L, 1-5)  4 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Osiel Rodriguez: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Not a fun night for Rodriguez, who allowed three inherited runners to score.
RHP Jordy Luciano: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-33) (Lost to the DSL Mets Orange, 7-1)

1B Luis Puello: 2-for-4, RS
.342/.430/.514 in 128 PA. The 18-year-old has shown vast improvement over his debut 2023 season.
CF Isael Arias: 1-for-4, 3B (2), RBI

RHP Luis Burgos: 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

DSL Bombers (29-21) (Defeated the DSL Mets Blue, 9-5)

CF Francisco Vilorio: 1-for-5, RS, 2 K
DH Queni Pineda: 3-for-4, 2B (8), RBI, RS
.252/.427/.395 in 157 PA (8 doubles, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 22.9% BB, 23.6% K)
SS Christofer Reyes: 2-for-5, 2B (5), HR (1), 4 RBI, RS, K
The 16-year-old blasts his first professional home run (.239/.335/.312; 16-for-25 SB)
C Carlos Villarroel: 1-for-3, RS, 2 BB, 2 K
LF Browm Martinez: 1-for-3, RBI, RS, BB
2B Juan Araujo: 0-for-1, RS, 2 BB
  2B Luis Suarez: 2-for-2, 2B (3), RBI

LHP Franyer Herrera (W, 4-1): 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, HR
2.23 ERA (44.1 IP, 36 H, 16 R, 11 ER, 1 HR, 16 BB, 58 K)
RHP Jose Rosario (S, 1): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K

Yankees MILB 8/11: Spencer Jones Homers

News:

Nothing.

Scranton (64-48) (Defeated Lehigh Valley, 6-2)

3B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-4, RS, BB, K
2B Caleb Durbin: 2-for-3, HR (4), RBI, 2 RS, BB, HBP
For Scranton: .301/.419/.466 in 238 PA (18 doubles, 1 triple, 4 HR, 40 RBI, 37 R, 14.3% BB, 9.7% K, 20-for-22 sB). The injury sucked but one has to be encouraged by his season.
RF Jasson Dominguez: 0-for-4, BB
Dominguez grounded into two double plays. Bring him up!
SS Oswald Peraza: 1-for-3, 2B (10), RBI, RS, CS (6), 2 BB
.244/.352/.384 in 285 PA (10 doubles, 8 HR, 36 RBI, 41 R, 16-for-22 SB). Where does Peraza fit into the 2025 picture? It’s still up in the air. Let’s see what they do with him in the off-season.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-3, RBI, 2 BB
CF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-3, HR (14), 3 RBI, RS, BB, 2 K
Trammell has 8 HR in his last 12 games. 
LF Jahmai Jones: 1-for-4, CS (1), K
DH Josh VanMeter: 0-for-1, RS, 3 BB
C Peter Serruto: 1-for-3, SAC, 2 K
Serruto’s first professional hit. It isn’t common for a first professional hit to occur in Triple-A. Some background: Serruto is a 24-year-old who the Yankees signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Before today, he was 0-for-2 in his career. Both ABs were taken in the FCL last year. This year, he appeared in one game for Somerset but didn’t get to bat. He is here because the Yankees need a backup for J.C. Escarra, and they aren’t going to use someone like Rafael Flores or Jesus Rodriguez as a Triple-A backup. 

LHP Josh Maciejewski: 3.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
LHP Tim Mayza: (W, 1-0)  0.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
RHP Alex Mauricio: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
1.82 ERA (34.2 IP, 25 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 20 BB, 38 K)
RHP Phil Bickford: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
RHP Yerry De Los Santos: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
4.43 ERA (42.2 IP, 52 H, 29 R, 21 ER, 8 HR, 17 BB, 41 K)
LHP Anthony Misiewicz: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Somerset (53-54) (Lost to Binghamton, 6-4, in 10 innings)

CF Spencer Jones: 2-for-5, HR (14), 2 RBI, RS, 3 K
Since May 31st: .278/.357/.520 in 255 PA (14 doubles, 2 triples, 12 HR, 45 RBI, 38 R). I won’t hide that his K% is 37.6% during this stretch and a high BABIP is aiding him. However, it’s still an impressive stretch over an extended period.
C Jose Trevino: 0-for-1, BB
Trevino starts his journey back to MLB. How will he be used? Hopefully as a backup catcher, not a 50/50 catcher.
  C Rafael Flores: 0-for-3, K
3B Jesus Rodriguez: 3-for-4, HR (4), RBI, RS, BB
Rodriguez has two multi-hit efforts in his last three games. Given the small sample size at this level, it boosts his OPS to .733. Between here and Hudson Valley, he has 9 HR in 73 games. Last season, he hit 9 HR in 109 games.
1B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-5, 2 K
RF Greg Allen: 0-for-4, K
LF Grant Richardson: 1-for-2, RS, 2 BB
DH Jared Wegner: 0-for-4, K
2B Anthony Seigler: 0-for-4, RS
SS Alexander Vargas: 1-for-4, 3B (5), RBI, K
Vargas has 12 triples in 152 games over the last two seasons.

LHP Ben Shields: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
Since promotion: 2.53 ERA (32 IP, 26 H, 12 R, 9 ER, 1 HR, 13 BB, 37 K). Overall: 3,35 ERA (86 IP, 69 H, 40 R, 32 ER, 7 HR, 25 BB, 109 K). He might not be their minor league Pitcher of the Year but he could be the Surprise of the Year.
RHP Jesus Liranzo: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Leonardo Pestana: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Nice to see Pestana back. It’s his first appearance since June 7th. Pestana is Rule 5 eligible but injuries have likely limited interest. Now that he is in Double-A, however, someone might bite.
RHP Eric Reyzelman: (L, 1-1)  1.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, HR
Reyzelman had a lights-out 9th inning but allowed a 3-run home run in the 10th. Since promotion: 3.55 ERA (12.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 HR, 6 BB, 21 K)
RHP Colby White: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Hudson Valley (55-51) (Swept in a doubleheader by Brooklyn)

Game 1 (Lost, 4-2)

2B Roc Riggio: 0-for-3, 2 K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-3
CF Jace Avina: 1-for-3, HR (10), RBI, RS, K
.251/.326/.407 in 384 PA (23 doubles, 10 HR, 48 RBI, 44 R, 8.3% BB, 26.8% K, 4-for-5 SB)
C Omar Martinez: 2-for-3, 2B (12), RS, K
1B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-3
DH Jackson Castillo: 1-for-3, RBI, K
RF Garrett Martin: 0-for-3
LF Anthony Hall: 0-for-3, K
3B Kiko Romero: 0-for-3, K

RHP Cade Smith: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, HR
Smith was perfect through four innings before allowing a walk and homer in the 5th. Overall, this is a solid High-A debut.
RHP Huey Morrill (L, 3-3): 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Game 2 (Lost, 3-1)

2B Roc Riggio: 0-for-2, SB (19), BB, K
.213/.339/.372 in 384 PA (19 doubles, 4 triples, 8 HR, 33 RBI, 58 R, 14.3% BB, 18.2% K, 19-for-24 SB). I like the profile beyond the batting average. The .247 BABIP refuses to normalize in 2024.
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-3
Since promotion: 1-for-21. The good news is that he is making contact (4 strikeouts in 23 PA). His BABIP is a ridiculous .059.
DH Josh Moylan: 1-for-3, K
1B Omar Martinez: 0-for-3, 2 K
.235/.361/.413 in 360 PA (12 doubles, 1 triple, 13 HR, 38 RBI, 42 R, 16.1% BB, 23.1% K). Pop and walks define his offensive game.
C Antonio Gomez: 0-for-2, RS, BB
Gomez’s 8-game hitting streak is snapped.
CF Jackson Castillo: 1-for-3, 2B (2), RBI, K
Since promotion: 6-for-17 with two doubles and a triple.
LF Christopher Familia: 0-for-3, K
RF Anthony Hall: 0-for-2, 2 K
3B Brenny Escanio: 0-for-2, SB (6)

RHP Trent Sellers: (L, 6-3)  2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, HR
2.58 ERA (66.1 IP, 37 H, 27 R, 19 ER, 3 HR, 32 BB, 79 K). As a starter: 1.04 ERA (17.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 20 K)
RHP Blane Abeyta: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Indigo Diaz: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Thomas Balboni Jr.: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Tampa (43-62) (Lost to Daytona, 4-1)

CF Brendan Jones: 1-for-3, 2B (2), 2 RBI, BB, K
Jones is off to a nice start in his career: 4-for-13 (2 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 4 BB, 3 K, 2-for-2 SB)
SS Roderick Arias: 1-for-3, RBI, CS (12), BB, K
DH Willy Montero: 2-for-4, RS
Montero has a 10-game hitting streak (14-for-36 (.389); 2 doubles, 1 HR).  His triple slash was .241/.299/.357 before the streak and .256/.313/375 now.
LF Marshall Toole: 1-for-3, 2B (2), BB, K
Toole is also off to a nice start to his career: 4-for-13 (2 doubles, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K, 3-for-4 SB)
3B Hans Montero: 0-for-3, SF, RBI, K
2B Austin Green: 0-for-4, 2 K
RF Coby Morales: 0-for-3, RS, SB (29), BB, K
29-for-35 stealing bases.
1B Parks Harber: 0-for-3, RS, SB (1), BB, 2 K
C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-2, RS, BB

RHP Gabriel Barbosa: (W, 5-8)  5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
5.36 ERA (99 IP, 102 H, 64 R, 59 ER, 11 HR, 33 BB, 100 K). 
RHP Yoljeldriz Diaz: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
LHP Rafelin Nivar: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Luis Arejula (S, 1): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-31)

Scheduled day off.

DSL Bombers (27-21)

Scheduled day off.

Yankees MILB 8/10: Carlos Lagrange Hits 99.1 MPH

News:

Nothing.

Scranton (63-48) (Split a doubleheader against Lehigh Valley)

Game 1 (Won, 9-3)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-3, 2B (10), SF, 2 RBI, RS, SB (13), BB
3B Caleb Durbin: 0-for-3, BB
CF Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-4, 2B (5), 2 RBI, K
The double was smoked (109.7 MPH).
SS Oswald Peraza: 1-for-3, CS (5), BB
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-3, RS, BB, K
RF Taylor Trammell: 0-for-2, RS, 2 BB, 2 K
LF Jahmai Jones: 1-for-3, 2 RS, BB
C J.C. Escarra: 2-for-3, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 RS, BB
DH Josh VanMeter: 1-for-2, RBI, RS, BB
   PH-DH Cam Eden: 1-for-1, 3B (3), RBI, RS
That is how you make an impression in your first plate appearance with a new organization.

RHP Yoendrys Gomez: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, HR
LHP Victor Gonzalez (W, 4-0): 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R,  1 BB, 3 K
LHP Oddanier Mosqueda: 1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Nick Burdi: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
The weather had something to do it but this was Burdi’s first appearance in a week. That isn’t ideal for what is essentially a rehab stint.

Game 2 (Lost, 6-4)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-4, 2B (11), RS
Vivas has three doubles in his last four games.
DH Caleb Durbin: 0-for-4
LF Jasson Dominguez: 0-for-3, RBI, BB, K
3B Oswald Peraza: 1-for-3, RS, K
1B T.J. Rumfield: 2-for-3, 2B (19), RBI, RS
RF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-3, HR (13), 2 RBI, RS, K
Trammell has 7 home runs in his last 11 games.
C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-3, K
SS Kevin Smith: 1-for-3, K
CF Cam Eden: 2-for-3, 2B (11)
Why do they need to sign Juan Soto?

LHP Edgar Barclay: (L, 5-9)  6 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, HR
Barclay didn’t have a great night but did give the bullpen a rest.

Somerset (53-53) (Swept in a doubleheader by Binghamton)

Game 1 (Lost, 4-2)

CF Greg Allen: 1-for-3, BB, K
DH Spencer Jones: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
C Jesus Rodriguez: 2-for-3, RS, K
1B Rafael Flores: 0-for-3, 2 K
3B Tyler Hardman: 1-for-2, HR (7), 2 RBI, RS, BB
RF Elijah Dunham: 0-for-3
2B Anthony Seigler: 1-for-3, K
LF Cole Gabrielson: 2-for-3, CS (1)
A nice Double-A debut for the 24-year-old.
SS Alexander Vargas: 1-for-3, CS (7)

RHP Cam Schlittler (L, 0-1): 5.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Schlittler’s Double-A debut. Season: 3.06 ERA (94 IP, 67 H, 43 R, 32 ER, 7 HR, 45 BB, 115 K). That stat line includes an emergency start for Scranton, where he allowed five runs in 1.2 IP.
RHP Cole Ayers: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
Ayers’ Double-A debut. The 24-year-old pitched to a 3.09 ERA in 55.1 IP with a 67/20 K/BB for Hudson Valley.

Game 2 (Lost, 1-0)

CF Spencer Jones: 2-for-3, K
.247/.333/.423 in 417 PA (11.0% BB, 36.5% K). He is 9-for-27 (.333) to begin August with three doubles and a homer.
1B Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-3
Since his promotion, Rodriguez is 12-for-59 (.203/.266/.356) with three homers.
C Rafael Flores: 0-for-3, 2 K
Since promotion: .255/.338/.504 in 154 PA (7 doubles, 9 home runs). 
3B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-3, K
Somerset: .209/.293/.356 in 185 PA with 7 homers and 22 RBI.  He has 33 home runs in 124 Double-A games.
DH Elijah Dunham: 0-for-3, K
LF Grant Richardson: 2-for-3, 2B (23)
2B Anthony Seigler: 0-for-2
RF Jared Wegner: 0-for-2, K
SS Max Burt: 0-for-2

RHP Chase Hampton: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
Hampton’s night was shorter than it was in his first start here. We’ll see if that is meaningful in any way.
RHP Joey Gerber: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
The 27-year-old has a 1.88 ERA in 14.1 IP at this level with a 16/7 K/BB. He pitched in 17 games for the Seattle Mariners during the 2020 COVID season.
RHP Danny Watson: (L, 1-4) 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, HR
RHP Matt Sauer: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

Hudson Valley (55-49) (Defeated Brooklyn, 3-0)

LF Jace Avina: 0-for-4, K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-4, SB (1), CS (1), K
Lombard’s first hit since his promotion (he is now 1-for-15). I will repeat what I said a few days ago: The teenager may struggle here. The Yankees feel he is mature enough to handle that struggle.
DH Josh Moylan: 1-for-3, 2B (11), SB (3), BB, K
.252/.373/.374 in 306 PA (11 doubles, 1 triple, 6 HR, 30 RBI, 38 R, 14.7% BB, 23.9% K).
3B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-3, 2B (1), RS, BB
Jasso is 3-for-12 with a double, four walks, and two strikeouts since being promoted.
C Antonio Gomez: 1-for-3, RS, BB, K
Gomez has an 8-game hitting streak (12-for-24; 6 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 11 R, 3 BB, 6 K)
CF Jackson Castillo: 1-for-4, 3B (1), 2 RBI, RS, 2 K
Castillo is 4-for-11 with a double and triple since his promotion. 
RF Garrett Martin: 0-for-4, 2 K
1B Kiko Romero: 0-for-3
2B Brenny Escanio: 0-for-3, K

RHP Josh Grosz (W, 1-1): 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 1 K
Grosz’s first appearance since his promotion (he did make an emergency start here earlier this season). The strikeouts weren’t there, but he put six zeroes on the board.
LHP Joel Valdez: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Yorlin Calderon (S, 2): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Tampa (42-62) (Lost to Daytona, 3-1)

CF Brendan Jones: 1-for-4, HR (1), RBI, RS
Jones’ first professional home run. He is 3-for-10 (1 double, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 3 BB, 2 K, 2-for-2 SB). I would consider that a nice start to one’s career.
SS Roderick Arias: 1-for-4, 2B (16), 2 K
.218/.318/.358 in 447 PA (16 doubles, 7 triples, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 60 R, 28-for-39 SB, 12.1% BB, 33.1% K). I have been asked about Arias. My opinion? He’s young and has the athletic ability to go on insane runs. That said, he has holes that teams can exploit. He has a month to end on a good note and we will likely know where he stands in 2025. There’s a fine line between “He’s young! Be patient!” and “These metrics still don’t look promising…”
RF Willy Montero: 1-for-4
Montero is 11-for-29 (.379) with a pair of doubles and a homer in August.
LF Tyler Wilson: 0-for-2, 2 BB, K
2B Austin Green: 0-for-4, 2 K
3B Hans Montero: 1-for-3, BB, K
1B Coby Morales: 0-for-4, K
DH Joe Delossantos: 0-for-4, 2 K
C Josue Gonzalez: 0-for-3, K

RHP Carlos Lagrange: (L, 0-1)  2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Like Henry Lalane, Lagrange is an intriguing long-term prospect who missed much of 2024 due to injury. Since he is in Low-A now, we have data, and it is impressive. He maxed out at 99.1 MPH (averaged 97.4; 36% usage). He also featured a slider (30%), cutter (19%), and change (15%; averaged 89.1 MPH). You can look at this a few ways: He was amped, which increased his velocity. Or, you can ask: How hard will he be able to throw with maturity and being further away from his injury?  
RHP Alejandro Gomez: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Gomez is 22 and spent plenty of time in rookie ball (2021-2024). He mixes a slider, sinker, change, and 4-seamer.
RHP Aaron Nixon: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
4.42 ERA (55 IP, 37 H, 31 R, 27 ER, 2 HR, 41 BB, 58 K). 
RHP Matt Givin: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Chris Kean: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-31) (Lost to the DSL Twins, 11-1)

SS Dexters Peralta: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
3B Richard Matic: 0-for-3, BB, K
LF Isael Arias: 1-for-2, RS, 2 SB (9), BB
RF Louis Pierre: 1-for-3, 2B (4), K

DSL Bombers (27-21) (Defeated the DSL Marlins, 8-7)

C Queni Pineda: 1-for-3, RS, 2 BB, K
SS Christofer Reyes: 1-for-4, RBI, RS, SB (15), CS (9)
1B Carlos Villarroel: 2-for-3, RS, BB, K
DH Justin Capellan: 2-for-4, 2B (11), 3 RBI, RS, SB (9), K
The 18-year-old is hitting .236/.376/.340 in 133 PA.
CF David Carrera: 1-for-3, RS, SB (11), BB, 2 K
.273/.409/.409 in 110 PA (10 doubles, 1 triple, 0 HR, 20 RBI, 18 R, 11-for-13 SB). He has a 5-game hitting streak.
3B Kevin Verde: 2-for-4, RBI, RS
LF Browm Martinez: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, RS, 2 SB (21)
The 17-year-0ld is hitting .250/.361/.280 in 122 PA with 21 stolen bases in 27 attempts.

RHP Jerson Alejandro: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
4.67 ERA (34.2 IP, 20 H, 21 R, 18 ER, 0 HR, 30 BB, 55 K). The talent is there. They need to figure out how to harness it.

Yankees MILB 8/9: Oswald Peraza Homers

News:

The Yankees acquired OF Cam Eden from the Blue Jays for cash considerations.

“I thought the trade deadline was a hard deadline!”

It is. However, any player who has not appeared on a 40-man roster this season can be traded. Eden was on a 40-man roster in 2023, but not in 2024.

The 26-year-old, who has one career MLB hit, played in 91 games for Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, hitting .198/.299/.322 in 332 plate appearances with 26 stolen bases in 33 attempts. He plays all three outfield positions.

I see him as a replacement for Brandon Lockridge, who was traded at the deadline. He would be a good candidate for a September call-up under the old rules (pinch running, late defensive replacement, etc.) but I don’t know where he fits in under the new rules.

Scranton (62-47) (Defeated Lehigh Valley, 4-1)

DH Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-3, RS, BB, K
LF Caleb Durbin: 1-for-2, RS, 2 BB, K
Durbin has 38 walks and 26 strikeouts this season (32/23 rate for Scranton)
CF Jasson Dominguez: 0-for-4, 3 K
Patience. Patience. Did I mention patience?
SS Oswald Peraza: 1-for-4, HR (8), 3 RBI, RS
Peraza has four homers in his last four games (7 HR in last 14 games)
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-4, K
RF Taylor Trammell: 1-for-4, HR (12), RBI, RS
Taylor has homered 6 times in his last 9 games. 
2B Jahmai Jones: 1-for-4, 2 K
C J.C. Escarra: 1-for-4, K
3B Kevin Smith: 0-for-4, 2 K

LHP Thomas Pannone: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
LHP Tim Mayza: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Scott Effross: (W, 2-1)  2 IP, 0 H,0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
For Scranton: 4.86 ERA (16.2 IP, 16 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 2 HR, 5 BB, 15 K)
RHP Yerry De Los Santos (S, 1): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Somerset (53-51)

Their game against Binghamton was postponed. They already have a doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow. This game has not yet been rescheduled. The two squads play one more series (in early September), so they will likely try to squeeze it in there or cancel the game.

Hudson Valley (54-49)

Their game against Brooklyn was postponed. They will play a doubleheader on Sunday.

Tampa (42-61) (Lost to Daytona, 6-2)

LF Marshall Toole: 2-for-4, 2 SB (3), CS (1)
Toole’s first career multi-hit effort (third game).
SS Roderick Arias: 0-for-3, RS, BB, 2 K
After a hot stretch, Arias is 3-for-25 in August, though he has 6 walks (11 strikeouts).
CF Willy Montero: 1-for-3, 2B (17), RS, SB (10), BB, 2 K
DH Tyler Wilson: 1-for-4, 2B (1), RBI
3B Hans Montero: 0-for-3, BB, K
1B Parks Harber: 0-for-2, 2 BB, 2 K
C Manuel Palencia: 1-for-3
  C-P Diomedes Hernandez: 0-for-0
  C Josue Gonzalez: 0-for-1
RF Joe Delossantos: 0-for-4, K
2B Owen Cobb: 1-for-4, K

LHP Henry Lalane: (L, 0-1)  0.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR
His Low-A debut didn’t go as planned, but Lalane missed most of 2024 and needs the work. Since he is in Low-A, we can see some data: Lalane featured four pitches (threw his slider only once), maxing out at 94.0 MPH with his 4-seamer (averaged 91.9; 39% usage). He also featured a change (34%) and sinker (24%).  Lalane is an intriguing long-term prospect. That’s the best I can offer as I am timid with pitching prospects.
RHP Jordy Luciano: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
For Tampa: 5.10 ERA (42.1 IP, 38 H, 32 R, 24 ER, 2 HR, 40 BB, 49 K). Control hasn’t been a strength for the 23-year-old.
RHP Kristofer Bow: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Luis Pacheco: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, HR
The stats aren’t great but Pacheco was humming tonight, hitting 97.6 with his 4-seamer and 97.3 with his sinker. Pacheco is a 25-year-old project who pitched in the Phillies organization from 2017 to 2019. He didn’t pitch in an affiliated league from 2020 to 2023.
RHP Osiel Rodriguez: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
2.33 ERA (54 IP, 29 H, 15 R, 14 ER, 7 HR, 28 BB, 64 K). Interestingly, they allow Rodriguez to throw his full assortment of pitches while never using him as a starter.
RHP Diomedes Hernandez: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
The catcher’s second career pitching appearance.

FCL (35-22)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (17-30) (Lost to the DSL Marlins, 7-6)

CF Gabriel Lara: 0-for-2, RS, 2 BB
I remember commenting last season that his power surprised me (.411 SLG/4 HR). He hasn’t been able to replicate that (.264 SLG/1 HR). 
3B Richard Matic: 0-for-3, RS, BB
C Luis Puello: 2-for-4, 3B (1), 2 RS
.327/.426/.510 in 115 PA for the 18-year-old. This is his second year at this level (.222/.372/.300 in 113 PA last year). As an 18-year-old, it doesn’t bother me that he is repeating the DSL. He should not be here for a third year, though.
LF Estivenzon Montero: 1-for-3, 3B (2), SF, 2 RBI, 2 K
The 17-year-old is hitting .256/.367/.402 in 98 plate appearances during his debut season.
RF Yael Zapata: 1-for-2, RBI, BB, K
Not every prospect can get off to a hot start. Zapata was 0-for-25 entering today. He finally earned that elusive first professional hit.

RHP Emanuel Vargas: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
15.1 IP, 11 H, 11 R, 8 ER, 3 HR, 9 BB, 18 K

DSL Bombers (26-21) 

Scheduled day off.