Tag: Brock Selvidge

Yankees MILB 9/12: Brock Selvidge Goes 7 Strong Innings

Notes:

Trade analysis links:
Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link)
David Bednar/Jake Bird (link)
Ryan McMahon (link)
Amed Rosario (link)
Austin Slater (link)

Updated look at the trade deadline.

My thoughts on Core Jackson.

Arizona Fall League Players

Injury Log

Scranton (82-57; 44-23 in second half) (Lost to Lehigh Valley, 9-5)

Lehigh Valley is 5.5 games back. Syracuse won to pull within three games. Scranton has eight games left.

2B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-5, RBI
.268/.386/.353 in 431 PA. He has 59 walks and 43 strikeouts.
C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-4, SF, RBI, BB, K
LF Jose Rojas: 0-for-3, SB (14), 2 BB, 2 K
CF Spencer Jones: 2-for-5, R, 2 SB (18), 3 K
Jones ends his streak of one-hit games by having a multi-hit night. He owns an 8-game hitting streak and is two stolen bases away from a 30/30 season. According to my research, the last Yankees farmhand to achieve a 30/30 season was Ruben Rivera in 1994. Rivera not only hit .281/.357/.541 with 33 home runs and 48 stolen bases, but he also leaped over Derek Jeter as the top prospect in the organization. According to Baseball America, Jeter started the season as the #16 prospect in baseball, while Rivera was 76th (behind Brien Taylor and Russ Davis as well). After his big campaign, Rivera jumped to #2 while Jeter jumped to #4. As a fun footnote, Andy Pettitte entered the chat at #49.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-3, RBI, R, BB, K
DH Brennen Davis: 1-for-3, R, HBP, 2 K
3B Jeimer Candelario: 0-for-4, 2 K
RF Bryan De La Cruz: 1-for-3, HR (13), RBI, 2 R, HBP, K
De La Cruz has three home runs in his last eight games. 
SS Braden Shewmake: 0-for-3, RBI, BB, 2 K

RHP Sean Boyle: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
Boyle has given them 129.2 innings of 4.72 ERA ball. It will be interesting to see if other organizations are interested in him, as I think he is a minor league free agent this winter.
RHP Jake Bird: 1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Bird’s struggles continue.
RHP Bailey Dees: (L, 2-1) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
LHP Jayvien Sandridge: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Ian Hamilton: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
Like Bird, life in Triple-A hasn’t been kind to Hamilton. It looks like his surge of strong MLB bullpen work is over, which isn’t uncommon.
RHP Harrison Cohen: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K

Somerset (72-64; 37-30 in the second half) (Lost to Reading, 8-4, in 13 innings.)

Their playoff series against Binghamton starts on Tuesday. It is best-of-3 with the first game in Somerset and the last two games in Binghamton.

DH Brendan Jones: 1-for-5, R, SB (26), CS (5), BB
Jones needs one stolen base this weekend to reach 50.
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-4, 2 SB (24), HBP, BB, 3 K
Lombard Jr. has 35 stolen bases to go with his 31 doubles, 86 walks, and 89 runs scored.
DH Dylan Jasso: 0-for-5, BB, 5 K
Walter Hriniak is shaking his head.
RF Jackson Castillo: 2-for-3, SF, RBI, 2 R, SB (1), 2 BB, K
Castillo was in a little 0-for-14 slump entering today, but his September has been impressive overall (10-for-32; 1 double, 1 HR, 8 R, 5 BB). His start here wasn’t great, so it’s nice to see him finishing on a decent note. As for the stolen bases, he is now 22-for-23 overall this season and 45-for-52 in his career.
CF Garrett Martin: 1-for-4, HR (13), SF, 3 RBI, BB, K
Martin’s overall offense isn’t great, but he has a decent power/speed combination (13 HR, 20 stolen bases. Last year, he hit 12 HR while stealing 17 bases.)
1B Coby Morales: 2-for-6, 2 K
3B Jake Gatewood: 0-for-5, BB, 4 K
SS Max Burt: 3-for-6, 2 2B (12), 2 K
Burt was activated off the injured list today (Duncan Pastore was moved to the Development List)
C Diomedes Hernandez: 0-for-5, SAC, 3 K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 2 HR
Selvidge ends up one out shy of tying his personal best (7.1 innings on 8/3/2023). He ends up making 16 appearances (15 starts) for Somerset, compiling a 4.92 ERA over 75 innings (69 H, 43 R, 41 ER, 6 HR, 38 BB, 61 K). Overall, he tossed 82.1 innings after throwing 84.2 innings last season. I guess they felt he tossed enough innings when they selected their players for the Arizona Fall League.
LHP Geoffrey Gilbert: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
Since promotion: 2.16 ERA (8.1 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB, 12 K). Striking hitters out is a feature for Gilbert, who has 131 strikeouts in 100 career innings.
RHP Baron Stuart: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Michael Arias: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Mason Vinyard: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Zach Messinger: (L, 0-1)  0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, HR

Hudson Valley (79-50; 41-24 second half) 

Their season is over.

Tampa (63-63; 27-34 in the second half)

Their season is over.

FCL (28-30)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (24-32)

Their season is over.

DSL Bombers (31-25)

Their season is over.

Yankees MILB 9/6: Cade Smith Pitches a Gem

Notes:

Trade analysis links:
Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link)
David Bednar/Jake Bird (link)
Ryan McMahon (link)
Amed Rosario (link)
Austin Slater (link)

My thoughts on Core Jackson.

Nothing.

Injury Log

Scranton (80-53; 42-19 in second half) 

Their game against Worcester was postponed. They will try to play a pair tomorrow.

Syracuse won and is 3.5 games behind. Lehigh Valley, Toledo, and Indianapolis are way back. The only team of the three with more than a faint pulse is Lehigh Valley, only because they play Scranton next week.

Scranton’s 80-53 overall mark is the best in the International League, but that is just a fun footnote as it has no playoff meaning.

Somerset (69-62; 34-28 in the second half) (Scored two in the bottom of the 9th to stun New Hampshire, 3-2)

Hartford lost and is now 2.5 games back. Portland lost and is 4.5 games out.

Somerset’s season ends on September 14th.

LF Brendan Jones: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
Jones has a 6-game walk streak (he has four stolen bases during the streak). The ability to take walks and create havoc on the basepaths is a major plus. After all, Jones is only 1-for-15 during this 6-game stretch.
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-4, 2 K
DH Jace Avina: 0-for-3, R, BB, 2 K
3B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-3, RBI, BB, 2 K
.266/.333/.417 in 502 PA (17 doubles, 6 triples, 13 HR, 71 RBI, 62 R, 7.4% BB, 23.5% K)
1B Tyler Hardman: 1-for-4, R, 3 K
RF Jackson Castillo: 1-for-2, R, 2 BB, K
CF Garrett Martin: 2-for-4, RBI, SB (20)
The ability to steal bases is there. The bat has not developed much, though.
2B Jake Gatewood: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 K
C Diomedes Hernandez: 0-for-3, K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
5.03 ERA (68 IP, 63 H, 40 R, 38 ER, 4 HR, 37 BB, 56 K). Selvidge should get a final regular-season start next week.
RHP Baron Stuart: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Carson Coleman: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
1.20 ERA (15 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 1 BB, 14 K).  
RHP Michael Arias (W, 2-0): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Hudson Valley (79-49; 41-23 second half) (Squeaked past Greensboro, 1-0. Hudson Valley’s pitching has shown up this week.)

Hudson Valley entered this week needing to go 5-1 against Greensboro to win the second-half crown. That was a tall task, given how dominant Greensboro has been all season. They are almost there, going 4-1 to set up a “winner goes to the playoffs” matchup for Sunday. Greensboro (87-43) will easily win the “overall” title, but a loss tomorrow keeps them out of the playoffs.

3B Juan Matheus: 1-for-3, RBI
Matheus drove home the only run in the bottom of the 6th.  The switch-hitting utility type has a 6-game hitting streak.
CF Dillon Lewis: 0-for-3, 2 K
2B Core Jackson: 0-for-3, K
1B Josh Moylan: 2-for-3, CS (2)
Moylan has six multi-hit efforts in his last ten games (14-for-35).
DH Engelth Urena: 0-for-3
SS Kaeden Kent: 0-for-3, K
RF Camden Troyer: 0-for-3, K
C John Cristino: 1-for-3, R, K
A big hit for Cristino, as it set up Matheus’ RBI single. After predictably hitting well in the FCL, Hudson Valley is proving to be a challenge (11-for-62, 3 doubles, 1 home run).
LF Luis Durango: 0-for-2, CS (7), K

RHP Cade Smith (W, 2-1): 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K
There is a reason why Smith is highly regarded. For Hudson Valley: 2.76 ERA in eight starts (32.2 IP, 20 H, 10 R, 10 ER, 2 HR, 16 BB, 35 K). Overall, he finishes the season (assuming he doesn’t go to Somerset) with a 2.50 ERA over 11 starts (39.2 IP, 24 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 2 HR, 18 BB, 42 K).
RHP Ocean Gabonia: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
Gabonia has been an unsung contributor this season, compiling a 3.27 ERA in 41.1 IP (34 H, 20 R, 15 ER, 0 HR, 15 BB, 42 K). 
RHP Brady Kirtner (S, 1): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Since promotion: 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K. Including his time with Tampa, he compiled a 2.70 ERA in 46.2 IP (32 H, 15 R, 14 ER, 2 HR, 21 BB, 52 K)

Tampa (63-63; 27-34 in the second half) (Defeated Clearwater, 6-2)

Tampa’s season ends on Sunday.

SS Dax Kilby: 1-for-3, R, 2 SB (16), 2 BB, K
Kilby has turned Low-A into his personal playground, hitting .353/.457/.441 in 81 PA (2 doubles, 2 triples, 0 HR, 9 RBI, 19 R, 16-for-17 SB, 13 BB, 11 K). Those are “lead-off hitter” numbers, though we are far away from knowing if he will maintain it.
3B Roderick Arias: 0-for-3, R, SB (34), BB, 2 K
2B Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-5, 2B (3), RBI, 3 K
CF Marshall Toole: 1-for-3, R, SB (44), 2 BB, K
Toole would have to go 0-for-6 on Sunday to finish his FSL season under .300. As stated the other day, the FSL batting title is sewn up.
DH Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek: 2-for-5, 2 R, 2 SB (6), 2 K
Martin-Grudzielanek is 19-for-77 (.247/.294/.416; 2 doubles, 4 triples, 1 HR) in 24 games.
LF Richie Bonomolo: 0-for-5, 2 K
RF Willy Montero: 2-for-5, RBI, K
1B Hans Montero: 1-for-3, BB, K
.269/.357/.431 in 334 plate appearances.
C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-4, R, SB (14), K

LHP Henry Lalane: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
2025 was nothing more than a “get healthy, and do something” season for Lalane, who tossed only 19.1 innings between here and the FCL.
RHP Jose M. Rodriguez (W, 4-1): 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Since promotion: 5.14 ERA (28 IP, 24 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 3 HR, 19 BB, 28 K). He falls one shy of his personal best for strikeouts in a game.
LHP Tanner Bauman: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Jackson Fristoe: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
4.30 ERA (58.2 IP, 46 H, 32 R, 28 ER, 9 HR, 32 BB, 46 K). Fristoe followed up a 2.19 ERA in August with 3.2 hitless, scoreless innings in September.
RHP Chris Veach: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
2.53 ERA (57 IP, 46 H, 26 R, 16 ER, 5 HR, 29 BB, 75 K). A solid debut campaign for Veach.

FCL (28-30)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (24-32)

Their season is over.

DSL Bombers (31-25)

Their season is over.

Yankees MILB 8/21: Kyle Carr Dazzles on the Hill

Notes:

Trade analysis links:
Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link)
David Bednar/Jake Bird (link)
Ryan McMahon (link)
Amed Rosario (link)
Austin Slater (link)

No news.

Injury Log

Scranton (71-48; 33-15 in second half) (Split a doubleheader with Buffalo)

Game 1 (Won, 5-3)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-4, K
C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-4, 3 K
CF Spencer Jones: 0-for-3, 2 K
1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-3, R, K
DH Jose Rojas: 1-for-2, R, BB
LF Bryan De La Cruz: 1-for-3, 2B (14), 2 RBI, R
3B Jeimer Candelario: 1-for-3, K
   PR-3B: Andrew Velazquez: 0-for-0, R
SS Braden Shewmake: 2-for-3, 3B (3), 2 RBI, R, K
RF Duke Ellis: 1-for-2, 2B (13), RBI, BB, K

RHP Sean Boyle: 4 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 0 K
Boyle’s first zero strikeout start since May 4th, 2023.  At the very least, he has provided Scranton with innings. He will likely need to realize his MLB dreams in another organization.
RHP Zach Messinger: (W, 4-3)  2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, HR
As a reliever: 3.58 ERA (37.2 IP, 33 H, 17 R, 15 ER, 19 BB, 39 K)
RHP Kervin Castro: (S, 3)  1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Game 2 (Lost, 4-3, in nine innings)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-4, R
DH J.C. Escarra: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, K
   PR-DH Braden Shewmake: 0-for-0, R
CF Spencer Jones: 2-for-4, K
Jones is hitting better lately. I wouldn’t say the deep slump is over, but the signs are there.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-2, 2 SB (6), BB, K
   PR-RF Duke Ellis: 1-for-1, RBI, 4 SB (30), CS (6)
He comes in to pinch-run and ends the night with four stolen bases. He is hitting .372/.417/.519.
LF Brennen Davis: 0-for-3, 3 K
    LF Bryan De La Cruz: 0-for-1, K
RF Jose Rojas: 1-for-3, BB, K
3B Jeimer Candelario: 0-for-4, K
C Omar Martinez: 0-for-4, 3 K
SS Andrew Velazquez: 1-for-4, R, K

RHP Joel Kuhnel: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
How rare is it for Kuhnel to start? This was only the second time in his professional career he was asked to do it (283 minor league games, 40 MLB games).
RHP Leonardo Pestana: 3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, HR
Pestana, who used to be a starter, does a nice job as a long man tonight.
RHP Harrison Cohen: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
Since promotion: 1.42 ERA (19 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 10 BB, 19 K)
RHP Scott Effross: (L, 1-4) 1.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 0 K

Somerset (61-55; 26-21 in second half)  (Lost a big doubleheader to Hartford. Somerset better show up this weekend or their comfortable lead may become Hartford’s lead.)

Game 1 (Lost, 4-3)

CF Brendan Jones: 2-for-3, 2 2B (10), RBI, 2 R, BB
Extra-base hits, walks, and speed. It’s a good combination. What does he have to work on? His overall hit tool. He’s probably more than a .240-level hitter.
SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-3, BB
3B Dylan Jasso: 2-for-4, 2 RBI
   PR Garrett Martin: 0-for-0
LF Jace Avina: 0-for-4, K
RF Jackson Castillo: 0-for-4
Since promotion: 3-for-27. One of those three was a big 3-run home run in extra innings, but he has struggled overall. As always, not uncommon when first tasting Double-A.
1B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-4
DH Coby Morales: 1-for-3, R, SB (2), K
2B Jake Gatewood: 0-for-2, BB, K
C Manuel Palencia: 0-for-2, HBP

LHP Brock Selvidge: 6 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
At this level: 4.67 ERA (54 IP, 47 H, 30 R, 28 ER, 4 HR, 30 BB, 42 K). His last two outings have been encouraging.
RHP Indigo Diaz (L, 7-3): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
RHP Kelly Austin: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

Game 2 (Lost, 5-3)

SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-2, 2B (16), R, HBP
Your reminder that he had only two extra-base hits (double, triple) for Somerset in May. I won’t claim he’s been on an extra-base hit tear since then (15 doubles, 3 triples, 6 HR in June/July/August), but he’s done enough to show you that Double-A is not overwhelming him, even if the stats don’t jump out.
DH Jace Avina: 0-for-3
RF Brendan Jones: 0-for-3, 2 K
Jones is 15-for-61 (.246/.387/.410) in August. 
3B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-2, RBI, R, BB, K
A nice doubleheader for Jasso, who is hitting .276/.345/.438 in 452 PA (15 doubles, 6 triples, 13 HR, 61 RBI, 59 R). It seems as if he is one of the few who has stuck at one level all season. Double-A is an appropriate level for him, so it’s not surprising.
CF Garrett Martin: 1-for-3, R, K
1B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-1, 2 BB, K
C Tomas Frick: 0-for-2, SF, RBI
LF Cole Gabrielson: 1-for-3, RBI, K
2B Duncan Pastore: 0-for-3, K

RHP Trent Sellers: 4 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, HR
3.78 ERA (95.1 IP, 78 H, 43 R, 40 ER, 9 HR, 50 BB, 108 K). I still think multi-inning reliever is his future, but there is nothing wrong with starting him.
RHP Carson Coleman: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Hayden Merda: (L, 2-1)  0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Huey Morrill: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, HR

Hudson Valley (71-42; 33-16 second half) (Swept a doubleheader against Jersey Shore, allowing only one run in 14 innings)

Game 1 (Won, 4-1)

CF Dillon Lewis: 1-for-3, RBI, R, BB, K
SS Core Jackson: 1-for-4, R, K
DH Juan Matheus: 1-for-4, RBI
3B Kaeden Kent: 0-for-3, RBI
Kent, hitting only .095, gets his second taste of third base (eight games at shortstop). 
C Engelth Urena: 0-for-3
1B Josh Moylan: 1-for-2, R, BB
LF Tyler Wilson: 2-for-3, R
Wilson has played well since his promotion (10-for-32 with two doubles)
2B Connor McGinnis: 1-for-2, BB
McGinnis is 3-for-22 with an RBI to start his career. He is still searching for his first extra-base hit.
RF Robbie Burnett: 0-for-3

RHP Bryce Cunningham: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Only his second appearance since returning from injury. There is no doubt he would be in Somerset if not for the injury. Season: 1.78 ERA (50.2 IP, 35 H, 13 R, 10 ER, 3 HR, 15 BB, 51 K)
RHP Sebastian Keane (W, 7-0): 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
He’s more than just a good luck charm. Season: 2.60 ERA (34.2 IP, 21 H, 13 R, 10 ER, 2 HR, 18 BB, 38 K)
RHP Ocean Gabonia: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
RHP Bryce Warrecker (S, 5): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
1.99 ERA (49.2 IP, 30 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 1 HR, 11 BB, 52 K). He’s had a few hiccups recently, but he has still been one of their most impressive 2025 relievers.

Game 2 (Won, 2-0)

DH Dillon Lewis: 0-for-2, BB
At this level: .244/.322/.457 in 265 PA with 11 doubles, 11 homers, and ten stolen bases. Most impressively, his strikeout rate has dropped considerably at the more advanced level (from 28.2% to 19.6%).
SS Core Jackson: 0-for-3, K
3B Juan Matheus: 1-for-3, K
Since promotion: 14-for-52 (.269/.321/.423). Overall, he’s at .271/.356/.376 with 28 doubles and 37 stolen bases.
1B Josh Moylan: 1-for-3, R, K
RF Camden Troyer: 1-for-3
Troyer is 8-for-30 with four walks and only a pair of strikeouts.
CF Luis Durango: 1-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 SB (10), BB
Durango had the big hit tonight – a 2-run single in the top of the 7th.
LF Joe Delossantos: 0-for-3, K
C John Cristino: 0-for-2, K
2B Owen Cobb: 0-for-2

LHP Kyle Carr: (W, 7-6)  6.1 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K
2.06 ERA (113.1 IP, 79 H, 35 R, 26 ER, 6 HR, 46 BB, 98 K). July/August: 1.07 ERA (50.1 IP, 35 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 14 BB, 48 K). Should he receive a late-season taste of Double-A? It has to be on their radar.
RHP Matt Keating (S, 2): 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
2.74 ERA (42.2 IP, 30 H, 16 R, 13 ER, 1 HR, 18 BB, 51 K). Even with the recent promotions, Hudson Valley still has a nice array of relief pitchers.

Tampa (55-60; 19-31 in the second half) (Lost to Ft. Myers, 12-11, in ten innings. The Tarpons stole 11 bases in this game)

2B Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-4, R, 3 SB (7), BB, 2 K
Tejeda has nine straight 1-hit games. 
SS Roderick Arias: 1-for-4, 3B (1), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (30), BB, K
Arias has the average up to .210, so there’s that. This is his second consecutive 30+ stolen base campaign.
1B Jackson Lovich: 2-for-4, RBI, SB (3), BB, K
Lovich’s average drops to .625 (10-for-16).
3B Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek: 1-for-5, RBI, R, SB (4), K
DH Richie Bonomolo Jr.: 0-for-5, 2 K
CF Willy Montero: 1-for-5, RBI, CS (3)
RF Eric Genther: 2-for-5, 2 R, 2 K
C Ediel Rivera: 2-for-5, RBI, 3 R, 2 SB (2), K
A nice night for Rivera, who had been struggling since his promotion. He is now 8-for-37.
LF Hans Montero: 3-for-5, 3 RBI, 2 R, 3 SB (21), 2 K
Montero has routinely stolen double-digit bases, but this is his first 20+ stolen base season.  He is 10-for-20 in August (you do the math)

RHP Jose M. Rodriguez: 3 IP, 3 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 6 BB, 3 K
RHP Sean Hermann: 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
RHP Chris Veach: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
RHP Josh Tiedemann: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
A nice night for Tiedemann, a 21-year-old who has been held back by injuries.
RHP Jack Sokol (L, 5-3): 0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

FCL (28-30)

Their season is over.

DSL Yankees (24-32)

Their season is over.

DSL Bombers (31-25)

Their season is over.

Yankees MILB 8/14: Dillon Lewis’ Big Day

Notes:

Trade analysis links:
Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link)
David Bednar/Jake Bird (link)
Ryan McMahon (link)
Amed Rosario (link)
Austin Slater (link)

Released on August 3rd, UTIL Andrew Velazquez was re-signed today and assigned to Scranton. He didn’t sign anywhere else over the past several days.

Catcher-turned-pitcher Antonio Gomez was placed on the 7-day injured list today. Gomez, routinely hitting the high-90s and touching into the 100+ range, was (predictably) struggling with other aspects of pitching. Hopefully, this is just the Yankees shutting him down for a bit (possibly the rest of the season) and not a significant injury.

RHP Fernando Cruz and LHP Ryan Yarbrough are officially on rehab stints. When Cruz is ready, Yerry De los Santos (who has done a solid job, Wednesday night notwithstanding) is a logical demotion.  Sorry to say it, but Cam Schlittler is the most logical to end up back in Scranton once Yarbrough is ready.

Injury Log

Scranton (68-46; 30-12 in second half) (Lost to Indianapolis, 9-6)

2B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-4, 2B (12), R, SB (11), HBP, 2 K
1B T.J. Rumfield: 0-for-5, K
LF Spencer Jones: 1-for-5, R, 3 K
Jones has struck out 12 times in his last seven games. 
DH Jose Rojas: 2-for-3, 2B (28), HR (22), 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, K
RF Bryan De La Cruz: 4-for-5, RBI
De La Cruz, known for his power that comes with little else, swats four singles tonight. It’s his first 4-hit effort at any level since May 22, 2023 (for Miami in Colorado). Interestingly, all of those hits were singles as well.
3B Jeimer Candelario: 0-for-5, 2 K
SS Braden Shewmake: 2-for-4, 3B (2), 2 R, HBP
C Rob Brantly: 1-for-4
Brantly’s first game since being signed.
CF Duke Ellis: 1-for-4, 2B (12), 2 RBI, 2 SB (24), K
July/August: 34-for-80 (.425) with 11 doubles and 21 runs. He has stolen 17 bases in 18 attempts. 

LHP Ryan Yarbrough: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, HR
He tossed 37 pitches tonight.
RHP Fernando Cruz: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Remember that the stats don’t matter during a rehab stint. He threw 14 splitters amongst his 21 pitches.
RHP Sean Boyle: (L, 7-9)  4.1 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
RHP Zach Messinger: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Messinger allowed both inherited runners to score.
RHP Bailey Dees: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Since promotion: 6.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 5 K

Somerset (59-52; 24-19 in second half) (Lost to Portland, 3-2)

CF Brendan Jones: 1-for-3, BB
Since promotion: .235/.345/.428 in 223 PA
SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-4, 2B (15), R, 2 K
Keep the extra-base hits coming!  He has doubled in three of his last four games. His overall Somerset triple slash will not wow you (.207/.324/.347 in 349 PA), but I hope he can finish strongly.
3B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-4, RBI, R, K
.279/.348/.451 in 428 PA (15 doubles, 6 triples, 13 HR, 57 RBI, 58 R, 7.7% BB, 21.96% K). He is third in the Eastern League in hits and runs and fourth in RBI. Yes, I understand that he has been here all year, while others have not.
1B Coby Morales: 1-for-3, BB
RF Garrett Martin: 0-for-4
DH Jackson Castillo: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
Castillo is 2-for-17 since his promotion.
LF Cole Gabrielson: 0-for-2, BB
C Tomas Frick: 0-for-3, K
2B Duncan Pastore: 0-for-3, K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Selvidge needed an outing like this. For Somerset, he owns a 4.69 ERA in 48 IP (39 H, 27 R, 25 ER, 4 HR, 30 BB, 37 K).  The walks are an issue (70 in 132.2 Double-A innings)
RHP Mason Vinyard: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
RHP Hayden Merda: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Merda’s chances to have a low Double-A ERA were crushed early after his promotion. However, after his ERA was 14.54 after games of July 5: 11 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 5 BB, 8 K
LHP Will Brian (L, 2-1): 0.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
2.45 ERA (29.1 IP, 23 H, 11 R, 8 ER, 1 HR, 15 BB, 34 K)
RHP Cole Ayers: 0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
The game ended on a walk-off wild pitch.

Hudson Valley (67-41; 29-15 second half) (Destroyed Aberdeen, 10-1. If this team goes on a run to make the playoffs, the lineup accomplishing it is essentially Dillon Lewis, 2025 draftees, and kids recently promoted from Tampa.)

CF Dillon Lewis: 3-for-5, 2 2B (10), HR (11), 5 RBI, R, K
Lewis joins Spencer Jones in the organization’s 20/20 club (20 HR, 22 SB between here and Tampa). He has three 3-hit performances in his last seven games, and he is hitting .251/.321/.479 in 241 PA since his promotion. Overall, he is hitting .251/.322/.478 in 436 PA with 19 doubles, 5 triples, 20 HR, 74 RBI, 61 R, and 22 stolen bases in 24 attempts. He owned a high K% in Low-A, but has dropped it considerably at the higher level. He is a legit prospect to watch as he marches towards Somerset.
DH Engelth Urena: 0-for-3, BB
   PH-DH Edison Vivas: 0-for-1
Vivas (19) has played in only 30 games in his 3-year minor league career. This was his first plate appearance in 2025.
3B Juan Matheus: 1-for-4, 2B (4), 2 R, BB, K
Matheus has 27 doubles and 37 stolen bases in 102 games between here and Tampa. The 21-year-old switch-hitter has played only third base since his promotion, but has experience at second base and shortstop as well.
SS Core Jackson: 2-for-4, 3B (1), RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB
Jackson is making his hits count, as he has three doubles and a triple in his first seven professional games.
1B Tyler Wilson: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, BB
Wilson is 6-for-18 with a double in five games since his promotion.
RF Cam Troyer: 1-for-3, R, BB
Troyer is 4-for-17 with three walks and two strikeouts in his first five professional games.
LF Robbie Burnett: 1-for-3, R, BB
Burnett is only 2-for-13, but he has walked five times in five games.
2B Connor McGinnis: 0-for-3, RBI, R, BB, K
McGinnis is 2-for-17 to begin his professional journey.
C John Cristino: 2-for-4, 2B (2), 2 R, 2 K

LHP Kyle Carr (W, 6-6):  6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 6 K
His strong season continues: 2.19 ERA in 107 innings (74 H, 35 R, 26 ER, 6 HR, 44 BB, 91 K). If you don’t include the traded Griffin Herring, he is second in the organization in ERA (behind Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz). He ranks 10th among all non-rookie league pitchers in that category.
RHP Matt Keating: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
2.93 ERA (40 IP, 30 H, 16 R, 13 ER, 1 HR, 17 BB, 46 K). Keating owns a 3.54 ERA in 67 games (109.1 innings) over the past two seasons at this level. Move him up!
RHP Carson Coleman: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
If it feels like Coleman is on a never-ending rehab assignment, I get it. The rehab clock likely reset at some point (he had a large gap of inactivity during this rehab stint). Does it matter? Not really as he isn’t on the 40-man roster and will likely just be assigned to Scranton when they think he is ready.
RHP Bryce Warrecker: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
2.08 ERA (47.2 IP, 29 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 2 HR, 11 BB, 50 K). He’s allowed some hits recently, and that is likely his BABIP normalizing (it’s now .241)

Tampa (52-57; 16-28 in the second half) (Split a doubleheader against Aberdeen)

Game 1 (Won, 4-1)

SS Dax Kilby: 1-for-3, R, SB (1)
Kilby, their first-round pick, earns his first professional hit and stolen base.
DH Roderick Arias: 1-for-2, R, CS (8), BB, K
1B Kyle West: 0-for-3, 2 K
2B Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-3, RBI, R
CF Marshall Toole: 2-for-3, 3B (12), RBI, CS (5)
Toole’s 12 triples are the most in the organization since Hoy Park hit 12 in 2016. Up next is Jose Pirela, who swatted 13 in 2010. Going back 20 years, the high-water mark is 15, set by Dustin Fowler in 2016. He didn’t play in Game 2, so his stat line reads .300/.403/.483 in 315 plate appearances. He is the only Florida State League qualifier who is hitting .300 or better.
3B Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek: 1-for-3, RBI
A little 4-game hitting streak for the 20th-round pick.
RF Wilson Rodriguez: 1-for-2, CS (2)
LF Richie Bonomolo Jr.: 0-for-1, SB (2), HBP, K
I will assume he left the game due to the HBP.
   LF Eric Genther: 0-for-0
C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-2, R, SB (9)

RHP Jose M. Martinez (W, 2-1): 5.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K
Since promotion: 2.97 ERA (15.2 IP, 12 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 0 HR, 10 BB, 11 K). The 21-year-old also pitched well in the FCL this season.
RHP Cade Austin: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, HR

Game 2 (Lost, 16-7)

3B-2B Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, R
Tejeda is on a 4-game RBI streak. He is 13-for-59 (2 doubles, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 12 R, 18 BB, 8 K)
SS Roderick Arias: 2-for-4, 2B (17), RBI, R, 2 K
Arias has a 5-game hitting streak (16-for-50 with five doubles in August). 
DH Kyle West: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, R, K
West has three multi-hit efforts in his last five games. He is hitting .257 in his first ten professional games.
   3B Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek: 0-for-0
LF Willy Montero: 1-for-4
CF Wilson Rodriguez: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
RF Eric Genther: 0-for-3, R, BB, K
1B Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-2, R, HBP
C Ediel Rivera: 1-for-3, RBI, R, K
Rivera is 5-for-22 since his promotion.
2B-P Hans Montero: 0-for-1, R, 2 BB

RHP Edinzo Marquez (L, 0-2): 2.2 IP, 9 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
We’ll pretend tonight didn’t happen.
RHP Jack Sokol: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
RHP Brady Kirtner: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Kirtner was activated off the injured list today. He owns a 2.61 ERA in 41.1 IP (27 H, 13 R, 12 ER, 2 HR, 20 BB, 47 K)
LHP Franyer Herrera: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
Herrera’s Low-A debut. The 20-year-old was a consistent rookie league performer, pitching to a 2.23 ERA in 96.2 innings with a 116/34 K/BB. He threw a lot of sinkers tonight (65%), averaging 93.9 MPH while maxing out at 95.8. That works. He also threw a slider and a change.
RHP Hans Montero: 0.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, HR
The 21-year-old utility player won’t be a 2-way star.

FCL (28-30)

Their season is over.

In case you are wondering, the DSL ends on August 19th. The Yankees have no shot at the playoffs. The Bombers still have a chance to make it into the 16-team field.

DSL Yankees (22-30) (Lost to the DSL Tigers, 8-7)

CF Francisco Vilorio: 1-for-4, 2B (10), R, K
How often do “top” prospects stay in the DSL for multiple campaigns? I am sure I can find examples of MLB players who did it, especially position players who started at 16 or 17 and pitchers who stayed at this level even longer. In other words, I am not downgrading Vilorio much for spending two years here.
SS Mani Cedeno: 0-for-3, R, BB, 3 K
The most worrisome part of Cedeno’s debut campaign is the 35.4% strikeout rate. Contact skills *can* be developed, but it is something that can linger with prospects. He turned 17 years old today, so time is on his side.
C Justin Capellan: 1-for-2, RBI, 2 R, SB (16), 2 BB
DH Estivenzon Montero: 2-for-3, RBI, R, CS (4), HBP
RF Wilberson De Pena: 0-for-2, R, SB (8), CS (2), BB
De Pena is 2-for-19 with a 3-for-4 SB rate since being acquired for Oswald Peraza.

RHP Rafael Arias: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

DSL Bombers (28-24) (Defeated the DSL Rangers Blue, 7-1 in a 5-inning game. The Bombers are tied for 19th in the league standings. The team ranked 16th is currently 29-23. They are very much in it.)

SS Stiven Marinez: 1-for-2, 2 R, SB (22), BB, K
Marinez’s time away lasted two games. He is on a 9-game hitting streak (15-for-35) and is hitting .276/.425/.378. I would be disappointed if he isn’t in the Opening Day lineup for the FCL squad in 2026.
CF Ruben Castillo: 1-for-3, 3B (5), 2 RBI, R
The 17-year-old has shown some extra-base power (8 doubles, 5 triples, 3 HR) and speed (20-for-29 SB).
LF Jose Castro: 0-for-2, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (16), BB
1B Remy Veldhuisen: 1-for-2, HR (1), RBI, R, K
Veldhuisen, who is already 20, launches his first professional home run. Congrats!
DH Angel Ventura: 0-for-0, 2 R, SB (19), 2 BB

LHP Kevin Centeno: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
LHP Ronald Tejada (W, 2-3): 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Yankees MILB 6/26: Spencer Jones Walks it Off

Notes:

See below for a game that will rank high on the craziest games of 2025.

Injury Log

Scranton (41-34) (Defeated Worcester, 4-2, to improve to 3-0 in the second half)

3B Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-4, K
Rodriguez is 3-for-27 in his last seven games. His average has dropped from .358 to .327.
2B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-3, R, BB, K
Vivas has a 5-game hitting streak (6-for-18).
RF Bryan De La Cruz: 2-for-3, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
In 40 Scranton games (he has been here that long already?): .238/.306/.413 in 160 PA (4 doubles, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 22 R, 8.1% BB, 27.5% K).
1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-1
No “injury delay” after his single in the first inning, but something happened as he didn’t go into the field to start the second.
   LF Ismael Munguia: 1-for-3, R, SB (18), K
C Alex Jackson: 0-for-4, 3 K
It looks like the Yankees are covered in the catching department, since they have faith in Ben Rice. That lessens Jackson’s value. Also lessening his value is the phenomenon known as a June triple slash (stop reading if children are present): .080/.115/.140 (4-for-50 with one walk and 20 strikeouts).
LF-1B CJ Alexander: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, K
DH Jose Rojas: 1-for-4, 2 K
SS Andrew Velazquez: 0-for-3, 2 K
CF Duke Ellis: 2-for-3, 2 SB (5)
Don’t discount the possibility of Ellis being on a hypothetical postseason roster. 

RHP Carlos Carrasco: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Carrasco is known as a tremendous clubhouse guy, and I assume that means he is willing to work with young arms. That makes me think about how valuable it likely is for Cam Schlittler to watch how he prepares for games, etc.
RHP Zach Messinger: (W, 2-3)  2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
5.48 ERA (46 IP, 49 H, 29 R, 28 ER, 3 HR, 28 BB, 45 K). As reliever: 2.50 ERA (18 IP, 13 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 9 BB, 19 K)
RHP Leonardo Pestana: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Scott Effross (S, 1): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

Somerset (36-36) (Defeated Erie, 4-3, in ten innings. They earn their first win in the second half (1-2))

SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-5, 2B (6), K
Lombard Jr. has four doubles, a triple, and a homer in his last ten games (10-for-39, 6 walks). He made a strong play in the 10th inning to keep the game tied. Overall, he looks very smooth at shortstop – that’s the best way to put it.
CF Spencer Jones: 2-for-5, RBI, R, K
Jones, who has a 6-game hitting streak (12-for-27), had a nice AB in this game, where he took a 2-strike pitch to left-center for a single. In the 10th, he swatted a ground ball single to right to win it.  Yes, the strikeouts are high and will likely never be great, but Jones is not up there looking to hit the scoreboard with every swing.
C Rafael Flores: 2-for-4, 2B (20), R, K
Flores swatted 31 doubles in 2024.  He has five consecutive 2-hit efforts (10-for-22; 5 doubles). 
3B Dylan Jasso: 0-for-4, RBI
RF Brendan Jones: 0-for-3, SF, RBI
LF Garrett Martin: 1-for-4, 2B (10), R, K
1B Tyler Hardman: 0-for-4
DH Omar Martinez: 2-for-4, K
2B Max Burt: 0-for-4, K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 5 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
According to the readings on the screen, Selvidge was throwing in the low 90s. Additionally, he was showing off a new curve – he already owned a 4-pitch mix (4-seamer, sinker, changeup, slider). At this level: 3.06 ERA (17.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 1 HR, 9 BB, 16 K). Overall, he is at 25.1 innings after missing the beginning of the season due to injury.
RHP Danny Watson: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
7.71 ERA (25.2 IP, 31 H, 22 R, 22 ER, 6 HR, 7 BB, 29 K). Watson doesn’t allow many walks, and his BABIP is high.  
RHP Luis Pacheco: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
RHP Baron Stuart: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
4.91 ERA (36.2 IP, 24 H, 24 R, 20 ER, 3 HR, 25 BB, 36 K). As reliever: 3.38 ERA (16 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 5 BB, 17 K)
RHP Bailey Dees: (W, 4-4) 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
4.64 ERA (54.1 IP, 47 H, 29 R, 28 ER, 7 HR, 28 BB, 67 K)

Hudson Valley (41-27) (Tied with Wilmington, 0-0, in the 5th. The game has been suspended due to rain. It will be completed tomorrow, followed by a 7-inning game)

LF Jackson Castillo: 0-for-2
CF Dillon Lewis: 2-for-2
RF Coby Morales: 0-for-2, K
2B Jose Colmenares: 1-for-2
SS Alexander Vargas: 1-for-2
1B Josh Moylan: 0-for-1
3B Brenny Escanio: 0-for-1, K
C Tomas Frick: 0-for-1, K
DH Duncan Pastore: 0-for-1

LHP Kyle Carr: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
The stats aren’t official yet, but I’ll update them anyway: 2.86 ERA (63 IP, 44 H, 28 R, 20 ER, 5 HR, 32 BB, 50 K). There is good and not-so-good in that profile. 

Tampa (38-33) (Lost to Ft. Myers, 12-7)

DH Edgleen Perez: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, R
Perez has the average up to .210 thanks to back-to-back multi-hit efforts (5-for-10). It is impossible to know how much power any player will grow into, but Perez’s advanced approach for a kid his age is encouraging. 
CF Brian Sanchez: 3-for-5, RBI, R, SB (19), BB, K
Sanchez has three 3-hit games (16 multi-hit efforts). He is 19-for-23 (82.6%) stealing bases.
SS Roderick Arias: 0-for-4, R, BB, 2 K
I root for prospects, not against them. That said, I also know the signs of a regressing prospect. Can he turn it around? Weird things happen. However, he has to start showing SOMETHING soon.
C Engelth Urena: 0-for-5, 3 K
3B Juan Matheus: 2-for-5, 2B (16), 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (24), K
Matheus is 24-for-31 (77.4%) in the stolen base department. 
1B Tyler Wilson: 1-for-4, BB
LF Hans Montero: 1-for-4, RBI, R, HBP, 2 K
RF Marshall Toole: 1-for-3, R, SB (22), 2 BB, 2 K
2B Santiago Gomez: 0-for-2, R, HBP, BB, 2 K

RHP J.T. Etheridge: 5 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
6.83 ERA (29 IP, 27 H, 28 R, 22 ER, 2 HR, 15 BB, 34 K). This is your reminder that this is the 23-year-old’s debut season (Yankees signed him as an undrafted free agent late in the 2024 season)
LHP Tanner Bauman: (L, 2-6)  1.2 IP, 3 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
RHP Gus Hughes: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
RHP Sean Hermann: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
1.07 ERA (33.2 IP, 18 H, 10 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 23 BB, 26 K). Hermann walked 15 in 12.1 innings in April. He has walked eight in 21.1 innings since.

FCL (18-21) (Defeated the Phillies, 5-4. I wonder if they ever get bored of playing the same three teams all season. I know I would)

LF JoJo Jackson: 0-for-3, K
His rehab continues.
   PH-LF Isael Arias: 1-for-2, RBI
CF Wilson Rodriguez: 1-for-3, R, HBP, SB (8), CS (2)
.284/.369/.405 in 85 PA (3 doubles, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 10 R, 8-for-10 SB). The 20-year-old left-handed bat is doing enough to get a shot at a full-season league.
C Ediel Rivera: 0-for-2, R, CS (3), 2 BB, K
SS Dexters Peralta: 1-for-4, RBI, K
DH Luis Escudero: 2-for-3, 3B (2), R, SB (9), BB
2B Gabriel Terrero: 2-for-3, 2 RBI, SB (5)
Still only 19, he owns a .290/.328/.484 triple slash over 22 games.

RHP Omar Gonzalez: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
4.41 ERA (32.2 IP, 19 H, 16 R, 16 ER, 3 HR, 20 BB, 36 K). He’s been solid over his last three starts (14.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 16 K).

DSL Yankees (7-10) (Lost to the DSL Blue Jays Red, 6-1)

SS Mani Cedeno: 0-for-3
Cedeno was taken out of the game after being HBP in the first inning on Tuesday, but is seemingly fine. Unlike Stiven Marinez, he isn’t off to the hottest of starts (.191/.400/.234 in 64 PA), but there is no reason to worry about that.
CF Francisco Vilorio: 0-for-2, HBP, 2 K
LF Isaias Castillo: 1-for-3, R, 2 SB (9)
The 17-year-old’s hot start continues (13-for-37 (.351/.467/.622); 3 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 8 R, 9-for-9 SB, 8 BB, 11 K)
RF Estivenzon Montero: 1-for-3, RBI
Castillo and Montero compiled the only two hits. The 18-year-old is 12-for-38 with a pair of homers and ten RBI.

RHP Jhosneyker Colina (L, 1-1): 4.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
This follows his 5 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K effort last time out.

DSL Bombers (6-10) (Lost to the DSL Mets Orange, 20-19. That isn’t a typo. To make it even crazier, this was a 7-inning game. The Mets Orange had 20 runs on 13 hits with ten walks. The Bombers had 19 runs on ten hits with 13 walks. Additionally, they were hit by a pitch seven times. The Bombers scored six runs in the 7th as they tried for the miracle win.)

This game is deserving of posting the full lineup. The full pitching lines?  Ummm…no.

CF Ruben Castillo: 2-for-6, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, 3 K
Castillo, 17, launches his first professional home run. He is 8-for-17 with a pair of doubles and a homer in his last four games.
SS Stiven Marinez: 1-for-3, 2B (1), RBI, 2 R, SB (9), CS (1), 3 BB, 2 K
.289/.481/.316 in 54 PA (1 double, 0 HR, 4 RBI, 11 R, 9-for-10 SB, 13 BB, 12 K). So far, Marinez is living up to the big signing bonus.
C Queni Pineda: 0-for-2, 3 R, 2 HBP, 2 BB, K
.310/.473/.452 in 55 PA (going back to last year, he’s hitting .267/.443/.442 in 228 PA (12 doubles, 6 HR, 22 RBI, 44 R, 52 BB, 47 K)
DH Browm Martinez: 1-for-5, 2B (1), RBI, 2 R, BB, K
14-for-37 (.378/.477/.649; 1 double, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 14 R, 8-for-9 SB)
3B Leni Done: 1-for-3, RBI, R, CS (1), HBP, 2 BB, K
2B Juan Torres: 0-for-1, RBI, 2 R, SB (6), 2 HBP
   2B Adrian Feliz: 0-for-2, RBI, BB
LF Jose Castro: 0-for-2, R, BB, K
   PH-LF Eddinson Charles: 0-for-1, 2 R, HBP, BB, K
1B Remy Veldhuisen: 2-for-2, RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
   PH Alessandro Rodriguez: 0-for-1, K
Rodriguez (16) makes his professional debut. No word on his signing bonus, so it was small. He is listed as a catcher.
RF Richard Meran: 2-for-3, 2B (3), HR (2), 4 RBI, R, HBP, K
Meran (19) is spending his third season here (53 games). The two home runs represent a personal best (the only other HR was in 2023).
  PH Edgar Jimenez: 1-for-1, 2B (1), 2 RBI, R

 

Yankees MILB 6/13: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Ks 8

Notes:

No news.

Injury Log

Scranton (33-31) (Stayed hot by defeating Syracuse, 10-3. The Railriders crushed Frankie Montas (1.2 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 1 BB, 1 K))

C Jesus Rodriguez: 3-for-5, 2 2B (11), R
Rodriguez is amazing. This is his 8th 3-hit effort this season and 18th multi-hit game. The new triple slash for Scranton: .354/.442/.453 in 215 PA. Those numbers are impossible to ignore. 
2B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-2, SF, RBI, 2 R, HBP, BB
CF Everson Pereira: 2-for-5, 2B (5), 2 RBI, R, 2 K
Back-to-back multi-hit efforts with three doubles.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-4, 3B (1), 2 RBI, K
LF Brennen Davis: 2-for-4, 2B (3), HR (4), 2 RBI, R, 2 K
Davis is crushing this level (14-for-33, 3 doubles, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 8 R). He has five multi-hit efforts this month.
3B CJ Alexander: 1-for-4, R, K
Alexander earns his first hit as a member of the Yankees’ organization.
RF Bryan De La Cruz: 1-for-4, R, K
DH Jose Rojas: 1-for-4, 2B (16), RBI, R, K
SS Andrew Velazquez: 2-for-4, 2B (7), 2 RBI, 2 R

RHP JT Brubaker: (W, 1-0)  5 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
With his rehab clock approaching zero, Brubaker puts together a strong start. He hit 94.5 MPH with his sinker, which he featured 50% of the time. The question is where he would fit in on the current roster, especially with Marcus Stroman nearing a return.
RHP Zach Messinger: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Eric Reyzelman: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
More scoreless outings, please!
LHP Jayvien Sandridge: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
He hit 96.4 MPH and generated six whiffs on nine swings against his 4-seam fastball. Sandridge with control has potential. That’s always been known. He owns a 12/4 K/BB over 6.1 innings at this level.

Somerset (28-33) (Defeated Portland, 4-1)

2B Roc Riggio: 0-for-4, K
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-4, K
RF Spencer Jones: 2-for-3, R, BB
It feels strange to see Jones compile two singles. He is hitting .241/.362/.533 in 163 PA and is 6-for-11 in his last three games.
1B Rafael Flores: 0-for-4, K
CF Brendan Jones: 1-for-4, R, K
3B Dylan Jasso: 2-for-4, R, K
9-for-34 (.265/.375/.500) with a double, two triples, and a homer in June.
DH Garrett Martin: 3-for-3, 3B (1), R, SB (12)
.229/.323/.415 in 218 PA. This is his second 3-hit effort in 2025.
LF Cole Gabrielson: 1-for-2, 2B (5), 2 RBI, BB
C Antonio Gomez: 0-for-2, 2 BB, 2 K

LHP Brock Selvidge: (W, 1-1)  5.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, HR
An impressive outing for Selvidge (5th start since coming back from injury, second at this level). In those five combined starts, he has a 2.76 ERA in 16.1 IP with a 16/9 K/BB.
RHP Danny Watson: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
LHP Ryan Anderson (S, 2): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Hudson Valley (36-23) (Shut down Greenville, 1-0. The Renegades compiled two hits and allowed two hits)

CF Dillon Lewis: 0-for-3, 2 K
LF Jackson Castillo: 0-for-2, BB
RF Coby Morales: 0-for-2, SB (9), BB
2B Jose Colmenares: 0-for-3
3B Alexander Vargas: 0-for-3, K
1B Josh Moylan: 1-for-3, 2B (11), R
SS Brenny Escanio: 1-for-3, CS (4), K
C Tomas Frick: 0-for-2, SF, RBI, 2 K
A seemingly harmless sacrifice fly in the 5th inning turns out to be the only run all night.
DH Duncan Pastore: 0-for-3, 2 K

LHP Ben Shields: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K
Shields’ third rehab start (one in the FCL, one in Tampa, one here)
RHP Huey Morrill: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
0.41 ERA (22 IP, 10 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 7 BB, 17 K). He also had two appearances for Somerset (3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 2 K)
RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz: (W, 4-2)  5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K
Before you panic, he was simply piggybacking tonight – he isn’t moving to a bullpen role!  Rodriguez-Cruz is cruising along. Season: 2.70 ERA (60 IP, 37 H, 20 R, 18 ER, 0 HR, 25 BB, 74 K). There is some element of luck involved when you throw 60 innings without allowing a home run, but it is still mightily impressive. 

Tampa (33-26) (Split a pair of games against Clearwater)

Game 1 (Lost, 4-2)

SS Roderick Arias: 0-for-4, K
CF Brian Sanchez: 2-for-4, K
C Edgleen Perez: 0-for-2, BB, K
.207/.371/.229 in 229 PA (4 doubles, 0 HR, 19 RBI, 24 R, 4-for-5 SB, 19.2% BB, 21.8% K). A lot of his metrics aren’t far off from what he did in the rookie leagues. His BB% is remarkably consistent. His strikeout rate, as expected, has increased but it isn’t bad (plus, his swinging strike percentage is 6.9%, which is excellent). The ground ball percentage (50% entering today) isn’t ideal and is likely the biggest reason for the .207 batting average. I have been a broken record all season: The Yankees have to keep throwing him out there. It’s all about the reps, reps, reps.
DH Engelth Urena: 0-for-2, R, BB
3B Juan Matheus: 3-for-3, 2B (14), R, SB (18)
Matheus has three 3+ hit games this season. 
LF Tyler Wilson: 2-for-2, RBI, 2 CS (7), BB
RF Marshall Toole: 0-for-3, 2 K
1B Hans Montero: 0-for-3, 2 K
2B Owen Cobb: 0-for-2, BB, K

RHP Brandon Decker: 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
2.25 ERA (28 IP, 24 H, 12 R, 7 ER, 0 HR, 12 BB, 27 K). In his four starts: 11 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 7 BB, 7 K. Obviously, they haven’t asked him to stretch out yet. 
RHP Gus Hughes: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
3.86 ERA (18.2 IP, 16 H, 10 R, 8 ER, 1 HR, 9 BB, 19 K). 
RHP Chris Veach (L, 0-1): 0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, HR
A rare misstep for Veach, who hadn’t allowed a run since April 27th. He owns a 1.97 ERA in 20 games (23 IP, 18 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 HR, 13 BB, 35 K)
RHP Brady Kirtner: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
2.64 ERA in 21 games (30.2 IP, 19 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 2 HR, 16 BB, 34 K).
All four pitchers who threw in Game 1 are in their debut campaigns.

Game 2 (Won, 7-6, in a walkoff fashion)

DH Roderick Arias: 2-for-4, 2B (10), RBI
We need to see a lot more of this the rest of the season.
CF Brian Sanchez: 1-for-4, HR (1), RBI, R
Sanchez isn’t known for home run power (5th career HR in 119 games). It’s his ability to compile other types of extra-base hits that allows him to put up solid SLG numbers. This year, he is hitting .291/.364/.450 in 173 PA.
C Engelth Urena: 1-for-4, 2B (8), R, K
SS Juan Matheus: 2-for-3, R, SB (19), 2 CS (7), BB
Matheus puts together a 5-hit day. That’s how you go from .266/.344/.348 to .284/.360/.368. 
RF Tyler Wilson: 3-for-4, RBI, R, SB (16)
Wilson had the walk-off RBI single to increase his hitting streak to nine. Like Matheus, he compiles a 5-hit day. It increased his triple slash from .286/.370/.385 to .303/.385/.399. 
LF Marshall Toole: 0-for-2, R, BB, K
3B Hans Montero: 2-for-2, 2 RBI, R, BB
2B Owen Cobb: 0-for-2, SF, RBI, CS (3)
1B Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-2, 3B (2), RBI, BB

RHP Gage Ziehl: 5 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
4.19 ERA (43 IP, 43 H, 22 R, 20 ER, 3 HR, 7 BB, 35 K). You have to love the control numbers.
RHP Cole Zaffiro: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 0 K
RHP Cade Austin (W, 3-0): 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

FCL (15-15) (Lost to the Blue Jays, 5-4. They allowed three runs in the bottom of the 7th (final inning) to lose it)

CF Isael Arias: 1-for-4, RBI, K
SS Dexters Peralta: 1-for-2, R, BB, K
Peralta is off to a 6-for-55 (.109) start. His BABIP is .167.
DH Ediel Rivera: 1-for-3, 3B (1), K
.268/.365/.408 in 85 PA. He has five doubles, a triple, and a homer.
LF Wilson Rodriguez: 0-for-2, R, BB, K
RF Luis Puello: 2-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 SB (2)
After hitting .361 in the DSL last season, Puello (19) has struggled in the FCL this year (.205/.270/.324).

RHP Edinzo Marquez: 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
3.72 ERA (29 IP, 26 H, 16 R, 12 ER, 4 HR, 13 BB, 24 K). The mission is always to do enough to get to Low-A. So far, Marquez is accomplishing that.

DSL Yankees (3-5) (Lost to the DSL Mets Blue, 11-3)

CF Isaias Castillo: 1-for-3, RBI, K
His strong start continues (6-for-15; 2 doubles, 1 HR, 3-for-3 SB)
2B Alfred Ciriaco: 1-for-2, R, HBP
3B Richard Matic: 1-for-3, 2B (2), SB (2), K
The 17-year-old compiled eight extra-base hits (all doubles) in 46 games in 2024. This season, he has four (2 doubles, 2 HR) in seven games.
DH Justin Capellan: 1-for-3, RBI, R, 2 SB (4)

LHP Carlos De La Rosa (L, 0-1): 3 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 HR, 0 BB, 8 K

DSL Bombers (3-5) (Lost to the Phillies Red, 4-3)

CF Ruben Castillo: 1-for-4, R, 2 SB (5), K
The left-handed bat is only 3-for-26, but he has a pair of triples and five stolen bases.
SS Stiven Marinez: 0-for-2, SB (5), BB, 2 K
LF David Carrera: 1-for-3, SB (3), BB
2B Juan Torres: 1-for-4, SB (2)
6-for-20 with a pair of doubles and a homer.
3B Adrian Feliz: 1-for-4, R, SB (1), K
Only 16, Feliz is 3-for-14.
RF Eddinson Charles: 1-for-3, R, SB (1), 2 K
C Carlos Rondon: 2-for-2, 2B (1), 2 RBI, BB
1B Edgar Jimenez: 1-for-3, SB (1), K
The 18-year-old is 3-for-8. Jimenez is listed as a catcher, but he has only caught three innings in his short career (last year). He is playing more first base (8 games) and second base (10). 

RHP Cesar Acosta: 4 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
7.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 6 BB, 12 K

Yankees MILB 7/1: Roc Riggio Continues Hot Streak

News:

Typically speaking, full-season leagues have Monday off. Not this week. Rather, they will play a Monday – Saturday schedule with Sunday off. That means they will get both Sunday and Monday off next week.

RHP Chase Hampton, who I assumed may not pitch in 2024, threw a rehab game for the FCL today.  I don’t think Hampton will impact the 2024 Yankees. However, it gives potential trade partners a chance to take a look at him.

C Josh Breaux, released by the Yankees on June 29th, found a job quickly. The Phillies signed him to a minor league deal and he was in tonight’s lineup for Double-A Reading against the Somerset Patriots. Organizations are always looking for catching depth, so it isn’t a shock that Breaux landed on his feet quickly.

Scranton (45-34)

The Railriders are rebels this week. They were off on Monday and will play two games on Wednesday instead.

Somerset (38-38) (Defeated Reading, 7-6, walk-off style)

CF Spencer Jones: 1-for-4, 2B (13), RS, SB (18), HBP, 3 K
Jones has doubled in five straight games. The power spike is encouraging (5 doubles, 3 HR in last 7 games) though the strikeouts keep piling up. I find his potential outcomes to be widely spread out. 
SS Ben Cowles: 0-for-5
DH Tyler Hardman: 1-for-4, RS, 2 SB (4), BB, 2 K
Not known for his speed, Hardman did steal 14 bases in 18 attempts in 2022.
C Rafael Flores: 2-for-5, 2B (3), 2 RS, SB (2), K
In his first six Double-A games: 7-for-25 (3 doubles, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 6 R). Overall, he has 20 doubles and 7 home runs in 63 games.
RF Elijah Dunham: 2-for-5, 2B (11), 3 RBI
Dunham walks it off with an RBI double in the bottom of the 9th.
1B J.C. Escarra: 2-for-4, RS
2B Anthony Seigler: 3-for-4, 2B (13), 2 RS, 2 SB (15)
Seigler has his OPS over .700 (.701). In his last 9 games, he is 11-for-31 (.355) with 4 doubles, a homer, 10 RBI, 10 runs, and 4 stolen bases.
LF Aaron Palensky: 3-for-4, 2 RBI, SB (13), CS (4)
3B Max Burt: 0-for-4, K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 8 K
Selvidge cruised through four innings but allowed five runs in the 5th and 6th. Season: 3.95 ERA (79.2 IP, 69 H, 45 R, 35 ER, 4 HR, 39 BB, 80 K). I love that he keeps the ball in the ballpark. The walk rate is something he’ll continue to work on. 
RHP Colby White: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
RHP Luis Velasquez: (W, 2-2)  2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Hudson Valley (39-35) (Shut down Brooklyn, 5-0)

2B Roc Riggio: 2-for-3, 2B (15), 2 RBI, SB (10), 2 BB
Riggio has a 19-game on-base streak, a 7-game hitting streak, and a 6-game doubles streak. His OPS is .781.
SS Jared Serna: 1-for-5, SB (10), K
Serna reaches double digits in homers and stolen bases for the second straight season.
CF Jace Avina: 0-for-1, K
I am not sure why Avina left the game early. This will end his 8-game hitting streak.
   CF Cole Gabrielson: 0-for-4
C Omar Martinez: 0-for-3, RS, BB, K
3B Josh Moylan: 2-for-4, 2B (8), RS
Moylan has a 9-game hitting streak (15-for-34 (.441)). He is hitting .259 with a .733 OPS.
DH Garrett Martin: 1-for-2, HR (7), RBI, RS, 2 BB, K
Martin has 5 HR in his last 8 games.
LF Christopher Familia: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, RS, 2 K
1B Kiko Romero: 0-for-4, RS, K
RF Nelson Medina: 0-for-4, 2 K

RHP Baron Stuart: (W, 5-2) 6.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K
Including his solid emergency start with Scranton, Stuart owns a 3.36 ERA (61.2 IP, 51 H, 25 R, 23 ER, 2 HR, 29 BB, 51 K). Stuart is a ground ball pitcher (52.6% entering tonight) who is pitching well. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh last year.
LHP Joel Valdez: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
3.28 ERA (35.2 IP, 24 H, 16 R, 13 ER, 2 HR, 18 BB, 42 K)
RHP Cole Ayers: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
2.51 ERA (43 IP, 32 H, 16 R, 12 ER, 2 HR, 15 BB, 52 K)

Tampa (27-47) (Lost to Lakewood, 7-1)

SS George Lombard Jr.: 1-for-3, RS, SB (23), BB, K
Lombard Jr. has six stolen bases in his last seven games. 
LF Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-4
Tejeda’s first career outfield start. Given his profile, it makes sense that they are trying to increase his versatility.
2B Roderick Arias: 1-for-3, BB
vs. RHP: .213/.323/.396. vs. LHP: .192/.218/.192. Correct: All 23 extra-base hits have come against RHP. Will the Yankees have to eventually think about asking him to bat left-handed against everyone? Who knows?
3B Dylan Jasso: 0-for-4
CF Jackson Castillo: 0-for-4
DH Hans Montero: 0-for-3
C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-3
Gonzalez’s Low-A debut after hitting .233/.395/.433 in 152 PA for the FCL squad. He is 20 years old.
1B Coby Morales: 0-for-3, 2 K
RF Daury Arias: 0-for-3

RHP Steven Fulgencio: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 1 K
Fulgencio’s first career start (43 relief appearances)
LHP Rafelin Nivar: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR
RHP Jordy Luciano: (L, 0-3)  2.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, HR
RHP Montana Semmel: 1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
RHP Ocean Gabonia: 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, HR

FCL (25-13) (Knocked off the 9-32 (what?) Blue Jays, 9-6)

CF Brian Sanchez: 1-for-5, RBI, RS, 2 K
.321/.413/.569 in 126 PA with 24 runs batted in.
C Edgleen Perez: 2-for-3, HR (2), RBI, RS
.287/.475/.426 in 139 PA with more walks (33) than strikeouts (24). This is a nice follow-up to the 18-year-old’s 2023 DSL campaign (.259/.389/.317).
RF Anthony Hall: 2-for-4, 2B (1), RS, BB, K
Hall was placed here on a rehab stint last week. The 23-year-old started 3-for-33 in Hudson Valley before being placed on the IL on April 26th. He was their 4th round pick in 2022 out of Oregon.
DH-1B Engelth Urena: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, RS, CS (1), BB
After missing the 2023 season, Urena is off to a .208/.301/.319 start here (83 plate appearances)
3B Abrahan Ramirez: 2-for-5, RS, CS (1), K
Imagine going 2-for-5 and having it not help your batting average. That happens when you hit .404/.516/.577 in 129 PA. He has six consecutive multi-hit games (10 multi-hit efforts in his last 11 games. That is nuts)
SS Juan Matheus: 1-for-1, RBI, RS, SB (8), 3 BB
The 20-year-old is hitting .330/.443/.500 in 122 PA with three homers and 22 RBI.
1B Luis Ogando: 1-for-3, HR (3, grand slam), 4 RBI, RS, BB
.293/.373/.500 in 67 PA. It’s his second grand slam this season (May 28th, also against the Blue Jays)

RHP Chase Hampton: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
It will be a while before the results begin to matter. Last year, in his professional debut season, he pitched to a 3.63 ERA in 106.2 IP with a 145/37 K/BB. He pitched for Hudson Valley and Somerset.
RHP Danny Flatt (W, 2-0): 4 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, HR
2.90 ERA (31 IP, 26 H, 12 R, 10 ER, 2 HR, 18 BB, 35 K).  He should make it to Tampa in 2024.

DSL Yankees (9-12) (Defeated the DSL Phillies White, 9-2)

SS Dexters Peralta: 2-for-5, 2B (3), 2 RBI, RS, K
LF Gabriel Lara: 1-for-5, RBI, RS
CF Isael Arias: 2-for-3, 3B (1), 2 RS, SB (4), 2 BB
The 18-year-old is in his debut season. He has more walks (11) than strikeouts (9) and is hitting .200/.411/.275 with a double, triple, and a 4-for-5 SB rate.
C Luis Puello: 0-for-2, 3 BB
A perfectly normal .441/.568/.706 line in 44 PA (2 HR, 11 RBI)

RHP Edinzo Marquez: 4.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K
A huge effort by Marquez, who owns a 1.47 ERA in 18.1 IP (12 H, 7 R, 3 ER, 0 HR, 8 BB, 24 K

DSL Bombers (12-8) (Defeated the DSL Phillies Red, 6-3)

CF Francisco Vilorio: 2-for-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, RS, CS (2), 2 K
The bonus baby’s first professional home run (he also has a triple). He is hitting .265/.342/.412 in 38 PA.
C Queni Pineda: 2-for-3, 2B (4), RBI, RS, BB, K
4 doubles and 2 homers in 16 games for the 17-year-old.
SS Christofer Reyes: 2-for-4, RBI, CS (5)
I always say that speedsters should run as often as possible in the minors. Reyes (16) is 9-for-14 stealing bases in 16 games.
3B Luis Suarez: 2-for-3, 2 RS, SB (2), BB

RHP Joshawn Lampson: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
RHP Enixon Sanchez (W, 1-0): 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
The 16-year-old’s first career win. In 9.2 innings, he has allowed 6 runs (2 earned) on 4 hits with an 8/6 K/BB.

Yankees MILB 6/26: Sebastian Keane Tosses 6 Scoreless Innings

News:

LHP Victor Gonzalez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Scranton. He couldn’t decline the outright. He will serve as depth for the remainder of 2024.

RHP Scott Effross will report to Scranton for the remainder of his rehab. Scranton’s game was postponed tonight, so expect him to get into one of tomorrow’s games. It shouldn’t be long before he is activated.

C/3B/OF/Everything Jesus Rodriguez was placed on the injured list for Somerset. Rodriguez is having a big season, hitting .327/.412/.504 with a 156 wRC+. He is the organizational leader in batting average and wRC+ among players in full-season leagues.

C/1B Rafael Flores was promoted from Hudson Valley to replace Rodriguez. The 23-year-old earned the promotion by hitting .285/.403/.466 (145 wRC+) in 233 PA. This was his second season at the level, but he only played four games in the FCL and skipped Low-A.

Former Yankees prospect Armando Alvarez went 3-for-5 in his MLB debut for Oakland. Alvarez is a story you root for: He is 29 years old with 700 minor league games. He was with the Yankees from 2016 to 2022 after being drafted in the 17th round out of Eastern Kentucky. When looking at Baseball Reference, he is the 8th player from Eastern Kentucky to make MLB—his big night already jumped him to 3rd on the bWAR list. Alvarez is why minor league free agency exists. It allows him to shop his services around. He landed in Oakland after spending one season in the Giants organization. While he never appeared in a game for the Yankees, he should be considered a developmental/scouting success for the organization.

Scranton (43-32) 

Their game against Worcester was postponed.  They will try a Thursday doubleheader.

Somerset (34-36) (Scored four runs in the first inning and that was enough in a 4-3 win over Richmond)

CF Spencer Jones: 0-for-4, 4 K
Jones is hitting better but the strikeouts remain at a less-than-ideal rate (35.2%). In 78 PA after his promotion last season, he struck out at a 28.2% rate. 
SS Ben Cowles: 1-for-4, RS, SB (13)
Cowles now has a 7-game hitting streak. His June numbers are looking better (.256/.326/.378).
DH Tyler Hardman: 0-for-4, 3 K
1B Rafael Flores: 1-for-3, RS, BB, K
A nice Double-A debut for Flores.
C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-3, RS, BB
2B Anthony Seigler: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, RS, BB
Seigler has 3 multi-RBI games in his last five games played.  He is hitting .201/.296/.374 in 203 PA. He hasn’t hit for average in June (.196) but is reaching base and showing some pop (.328 OBP/.446 SLG). I am not trying to convince you that he is a prospect again. I am simply highlighting a solid stretch of games.
RF Jared Wegner: 1-for-3, 2B (10), 2 RBI
Wegner has 6 doubles in his last 8 games (4 in his first 42 games). Baseball randomness is fascinating.
LF Aaron Palensky: 1-for-3, K
3B Max Burt: 0-for-3, K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Selvidge struck out the final two batters he faced. Season: 3.75 ERA in 74.1 IP (64 H, 40 R, 31 ER, 4 HR, 36 BB, 72 K). The walks are on the high side (he has already walked more batters this year than last year (35 in 127.2 IP), but he keeps the ball in the ballpark (11 HR allowed in 248.1 career innings).
RHP Jesus Liranzo: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Danny Watson: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
A much-needed clean inning for Watson. 
RHP Kevin Stevens (S, 3): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
2.42 ERA (26 IP, 21 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 0 HR, 9 BB, 42 K). You know what? Minor league stats aren’t everything, but these stats still stand out.

Hudson Valley (36-34) (Shut down Wilmington, 5-0. The game was called in the 8th inning due to rain)

2B Roc Riggio: 1-for-4, 2B (11), RS, K
Riggio has 6 extra-base hits in his last 9 games (13 in his first 43 games). On June 14th, he owned a .327 SLG. It is now .385.
SS Jared Serna: 2-for-4, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 RS
Serna is putting that 0-for-20 in his rearview mirror. He is hitting .265/.361/.481 in 305 PA (20 doubles, 12 HR, 52 RBI, 47 R, 11.8% BB, 17.7% K). He continues to be impressively productive. As for a promotion, he played 107 games for Tampa before getting to Hudson Valley. He has played 94 games at this level. I don’t think it is far off.
CF Jace Avina: 1-for-3, 2B (20), RS, HBP
Avina has a 5-game hitting streak that features four extra-base hits (3 doubles, 1 home run). After solid efforts in April and May, he has slumped in June. Like Serna, perhaps he is breaking out of it.
C Omar Martinez: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, K
Martinez is 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer and 4 RBI in his last 6 games. 
LF Garrett Martin: 1-for-4, 3B (2), K
3B Josh Moylan: 1-for-3, RS, BB
Moylan has a 5-game hitting streak (7-for-18, 1 double, 2 HR).
RF Cole Gabrielson: 0-for-1, SB (7), CS (3), HBP, BB
1B Kiko Romero: 1-for-3, 2B (7), RBI, 2 K
DH Beau Brewer: 1-for-3, K

RHP Sebastian Keane: (W, 6-5)  6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
4.55 ERA (63.1 IP, 59 H, 33 R, 32 ER, 6 HR, 29 BB, 60 K). Keane is pitching as expected, given this is his first full season of starting as a professional. I will note that, for the most part, he has kept his team in the game even on days he struggles.
RHP Eric Reyzelman: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
The zeroes keep coming for Reyzelman (8 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 14 K). Health is his only concern. He has the ability to move fast up the chain.
RHP Huey Morrill: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

Tampa (26-44) (Lost a shootout to Fort Myers, 11-9)

SS George Lombard Jr.: 2-for-4, 2B (12), RBI, RS, SB (21), CS (2), BB
Lombard Jr. has reached base 9 times in his last three games (5-for-12, 2 doubles, 4 BB). Furthermore, in his last 10 games, he is 12-for-38 (.316) with 4 doubles, a homer, 6 walks, and a 6-for-7 SB rate. I won’t call this his breaking-out party, but one of the fascinating (often annoying) aspects of following prospects is the sudden breakout party. You never know when (or if) it will happen.
DH Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-5, RS, SB (18)
2B Roderick Arias: 1-for-4, 3B (7), RBI, SB (19), CS (9), BB, K
His raw talent continues to carry him (10 doubles, 7 triples, 6 HR, 43 RBI in 67 games) while the rest of his game tries to develop (110 strikeouts in 308 PA).
1B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-5, RBI, 2 RS, 3 K
CF Jackson Castillo: 1-for-4, RS, SB (10), BB, K
The 21-year-old has played well while occupying center field (42 starts in 2024). If he is a true center fielder, he has prospect value.
3B Hans Montero: 1-for-4, RBI, RS, SB (5), HBP, 3 K
RF Willy Montero: 0-for-4, 2 K
LF Coby Morales: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 RS, 4 SB (19), K
I have pointed this out before, but it is worth repeating: Morales stole one base in college (plus one in a college summer league). Low-A baseball can be crazy, but 19 stolen bases (and four in one night) for Coby Morales? That goes beyond crazy.
C Tomas Frick: 0-for-3, BB, K

RHP Bryce Warrecker: 3 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
His development will be a process. Not only is he inexperienced, he stands 6’8″. Don’t expect him to fly through the system.
RHP Jordy Luciano: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
RHP Steven Fulgencio: 2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
RHP Montana Semmel: (L, 4-4)  1.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K

FCL (24-13)

Scheduled day off.

DSL Yankees (6-11)

Scheduled day off.

DSL Bombers (10-6)

Scheduled day off.

 

Yankees MILB 6/13: Brock Selvidge Ks 9

News:

OF Everson Pereira was placed on the full-season injured list by Scranton. As you might be able to guess, that means he is done for the year.

Pereira will end the season at .265/.346/.512 (118 wRC+) in 182 PA for Scranton. He swatted 10 home runs and drove in 27. However, his strikeout rate was up (32.4%).

Injuries are a part of his story, but he accumulated 448 plate appearances in 2022 and 446 in 2023.

Pereira likely had trade value. That is no longer the case. With Jasson Dominguez‘s rehab stint over, Pereira’s value as big-league depth was lower, but you never want to lose depth.

Hopefully, Pereira can get back on the field in 2025.

Scranton (40-26) (Lost to Rochester, 5-4)

3B Jorbit Vivas: 2-for-4, RBI, SB (1), CS (4), BB
SS Oswald Peraza: 0-for-5, 2 K
C Ben Rice: 0-for-5, 2 K
So much for the Ben Rice Experiment…seriously, this is the first time he hasn’t reached base in eight Triple-A games.
1B T.J. Rumfield: 2-for-3, RS, BB
For Scranton: .305/.362/.458 in 196 PA. He is on a 5-game hitting streak (multiple hits in all games: 12-for-23).
DH Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-2, RS, 2 BB, K
Narvaez has a .376 OBP (16.2% BB)
RF Jose Rojas: 1-for-4, HR (12), 3 RBI, RS, K
Rojas has 12 homers and 42 RBI. A mostly unnoticed transaction last week was that he opted out of his contract, only to be re-signed. This likely means the Yankees offered him a little extra money to re-sign (and he couldn’t find an MLB opportunity)
LF Taylor Trammell: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
CF Greg Allen: 2-for-3, 2B (7), RS, HBP
2B Josh VanMeter: 0-for-4

RHP Will Warren: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, HR
Warren was cruising along until a 3-run homer in the 6th. His ERA is still north of 7.00 (7.01) but has shown signs of breaking out of his slump (he owns a 2.81 ERA in 16 June innings).
RHP Matt Sauer: (L, 0-1) 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, HR
LHP Clayton Andrews: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K

Somerset (29-30) (Bombarded Binghamton, 12-5)

CF Spencer Jones: 0-for-5, RBI, RS, SB (16), K
1B Agustin Ramirez: 2-for-5, 2B (12), 2 RBI, RS, SB (13)
Ramirez is hitting .289/.374/.569 in 243 PA (12 doubles, 1 triple, 15 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 13-for-14 SB). He is making his share of errors at first base, but that is the learning process. 
3B Ben Cowles: 0-for-3, 2 RS, SB (11), 2 BB, K
.314/.390/.498 in 241 PA. 
DH Tyler Hardman: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, RS, BB, K
Hardman was promoted here today. This is where he spent 2023.
LF Grant Richardson: 0-for-4, RS, BB, 2 K
C J.C. Escarra: 3-for-4, 2 2B (13), HR (3), 4 RBI, 3 RS
Back-to-back 4-RBI efforts for Escarra. Yes, I know he is a 29-year-old non-prospect. I like to highlight strong performances. As for catching, he has never done it before 2024.
RF Elijah Dunham: 3-for-4, 2B (6), HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 RS, K
2B Anthony Seigler: 0-for-3, SB (10), BB
SS Alexander Vargas: 2-for-4, RS, K

LHP Brock Selvidge: 5 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, HR
3.25 ERA (63.2 IP, 48 H, 31 R, 23 ER, 4 HR, 32 BB, 66 K). 
RHP Danny Watson: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
3.38 ERA (6.1 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K). Watson is still in “rehab” mode even if he was never on an official rehab assignment.
LHP Ryan Anderson: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
2.66 ERA (23.2 IP, 19 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 1 HR, 5 BB, 28 K). Anderson compiled a 1.01 ERA in 26.2 IP (27/12 K/BB) at this level in 2023. If he continues to perform, someone will give him a shot. This is not a knock on the Yankees.
RHP Kevin Stevens: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Hudson Valley (32-27) (Squeaked past Brooklyn, 6-5)

2B Roc Riggio: 1-for-4, 2B (8), RBI, RS, K
SS Jared Serna: 2-for-4, 2B (19), 2 RBI, K
In his last seven games, Serna has seven doubles. He is hitting .274/.375/.504 in 269 PA (19 doubles, 11 HR, 46 RBI, 43 R, 8-for-14 SB, 13.0% BB, 17.5% K). The presence of Riggio has pushed Serna to shortstop for most of the season. As I like to write about, that increases value. However, most “experts” see him as a second baseman long-term. He should get to Somerset when they start to promote players.
LF Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-4, RS
Rodriguez increases his hitting streak to 6 (10-for-24). I wouldn’t be able to tell you if you asked me to find his fatal flaw. That said, he must prove this is real in the upper minors. That is how you get noticed for a player who doesn’t appear on many prospect lists.
DH Rafael Flores: 1-for-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, RS, K
.308/.416/.503 in 190 PA. He is 15-for-41 in June with a pair of doubles and three home runs.
C Omar Martinez: 1-for-4, 2B (7)
RF Christopher Familia: 0-for-4, 2 K
3B Josh Moylan: 1-for-4, 2 RS, K
1B Kiko Romero: 0-for-2, 2 BB, K
CF Nelson Medina: 1-for-3, 3B (1), RS

RHP Sebastian Keane: (W, 5-4) 5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, HR
4.85 ERA (52 IP, 51 H, 29 R, 28 ER, 4 HR, 27 BB, 48 K). That may not overwhelm you, but remember that Keane was a reliever in 2023.
RHP Trent Sellers: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
RHP Mason Vinyard: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K
2.60 ERA (17.1 IP, 11 H, 10 R, 5 ER, 2 HR, 8 BB, 26 K)
RHP McKinley Moore: (S, 1) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Tampa (23-37) (Lost to Clearwater, 7-3, in a rain-shortened game)

2B Enmanuel Tejeda: 1-for-3, RS, 2 SB (14), K
For Tampa: .330/.383/.398 in 116 PA (14-for-17 SB). 
SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-2, SF, RBI
DH Roderick Arias: 0-for-3, 3 K
3B Dylan Jasso: 0-for-0, HBP
  PH-3B Hans Montero: 0-for-1, BB, K
CF Jackson Castillo: 0-for-2, BB, K
RF Willy Montero: 1-for-2, HR (5), RBI, RS, K
Montero has four home runs in his last six games. The 19-year-old hit .331/.389/.436 in 203 plate appearances in the FCL last season. He started slow in 2024 and is still recovering but is up to .229 with a .644 OPS.
1B Coby Morales: 2-for-2, 3B (1), RS
LF Daury Arias: 0-for-2, 2 K
C Oscar Silverio: 1-for-2, 2B (1), RBI
Silverio finally gets to the plate (he played in five games before tonight without receiving a plate appearance, pitching in three of them!)

RHP Gabriel Barbosa: 5 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 3 HR
On the bright side, this goes in the record books as a complete game.

FCL (17-11) (Defeated the Blue Jays, 5-4)

C Josue Gonzalez: 1-for-4, RBI, BB, 2 K
3B Abrahan Ramirez: 2-for-4, 2B (5), RS, SB (4), K
CF Brian Sanchez: 0-for-4, K
He is still hitting .348/.451/.609 after today’s effort. Sanchez is a candidate for Low-A when promotions start happening. He turns 20 on the 4th of July.
SS Juan Matheus: 2-for-4, RBI, RS, 2 SB (5), 2 K
.274/.379/.411 in 87 PA. He has started 21 games, 20 at shortstop. That gets my attention. He is 20 years old (won’t be 21 until next April).
LF Joel Mendez: 2-for-4, 2 RS, K
A 21-year-old in his second FCL season should crush this level, and he is.
2B Sebastian Gomez: 2-for-3, 2B (1), CS (3), BB
RF Fidel Montero: 0-for-2, SF, RBI, BB, K

RHP Bryce Warrecker: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

DSL Yankees (2-6) (Lost to the DSL Twins, 7-2)

LF Gabriel Lara: 2-for-3, 2 RS, 3 SB (3)
Lara is one of the few DSL prospects that has my attention.  Before you ask, this isn’t because I think the level lacks talent. Rather, many players at this level are interchangeable. Lara has a top-tier tool (80-grade speed) to build on.

RHP Michell Chirinos: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
RHP Josue Silvestre: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
The professional debut for the 6’7″ 19-year-old. 

DSL Bombers (4-3) (Defeated the Phillies Red, 12-7 (12 runs, 5 hits (all singles), 9 walks, 5 HBP. I “love” the DSL….)

CF Francisco Vilorio: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 RS, 4 SB (4), BB, K
Besides Lara, Vilorio has my attention because he is a bonus baby. The 17-year-old is 7-f0r-21.
SS Christofer Reyes: 1-for-3, 2 RS, SB (4), 2 RS, HBP
RF Richard Meran: 1-for-2, RBI, 2 RS, 2 HBP
3B Andry Javier: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, RS, BB

LHP Jose Ledesma (W, 1-0): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Ledesma’s first professional win – congrats!

Yankees MILB 5/22: Caleb Durbin Walks it Off

News:

There is no news that is fit for print.

Scranton (30-16) (Walked it off against Syracuse, 12-10. They came back from 6-1 and 10-6 deficits. Triple-A is insane. No lead should ever be considered safe)

2B Caleb Durbin: 4-for-5, 2B (16), HR (3), 4 RBI, 3 RS, SAC
Durbin walked it off with a 2-run HR with two outs in the 9th. It’s his second 4-hit game and third 4-RBI game this season. He is hitting .301/.413/.457 in 210 PA (16 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HR, 36 RBI, 33 R, 14.3% BB, 10% K, 20-for-22 SB). As of this writing, he is tied for first in doubles and stolen bases in the International League. 
DH Oswald Peraza: 1-for-5, RBI
Peraza is 2-for-13 since joining Scranton.
1B Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-3, SF, RBI, BB, 3 K
.230/.377/.397 in 162 PA (17.3% BB, 27.8% K)
RF Oscar Gonzalez: 1-for-5, 2B (5), RBI, 2 K
SS Jeter Downs: 2-for-4, 2B (7), HR (6), RBI, RS, SB (5), CS (3), BB, K
A little bit of everything. Downs got the 9th-inning rally started with a solo home run.
C Luis Torrens: 2-for-5, 2B (6), HR (3), RBI, 2 RS
.272/.340/.435 in 103 PA. When the Yankees need someone in the short term, it will be Narvaez, as he doesn’t require a 40-man move. If a long-term need occurred (let’s hope not), I don’t know who they would choose between Narvaez and Torrens. 
CF Greg Allen: 2-for-3, 2B (3), RBI, 2 RS, 2 SB (7), 2 BB
.241/.413/.397 in 76 PA. He is 11-for-34 (.324) in May. If the Yankees moved on from Trent Grisham, Allen could at least be a temporary fill-in. The organization (obviously) likes him, as he keeps coming back.
3B Kevin Smith: 1-for-4, RS, SB (7), BB, 2 K
LF Brandon Lockridge: 2-for-3, 2B (7), RBI, RS, SB (16)
I am not sure why Lockridge left the game.
  LF Taylor Trammell: 0-for-1, 2 RS, BB
Trammell reached on an error with two outs in the 9th. It scored Allen to tie the game, followed by Durbin’s heroics.

LHP Edgar Barclay: 4 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 5 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
6.59 ERA (41 IP, 44 H, 33 R, 30 ER, 9 HR, 27 BB, 40 K).  Simply put, it will be hard for Barclay to succeed with that many walks. He doesn’t have the overpowering stuff to compensate.
RHP Cody Morris: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
Morris’ ERA spikes to 2.95.
LHP Anthony Misiewicz: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
LHP Oddanier Mosqueda (W, 4-0): 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
Durbin is the headline hero, but Misiewicz and Mosqueda deserve credit too. 

Somerset (20-20) (Revenged yesterday’s 10-2 loss with a 11-2 win over New Hampshire)

CF Spencer Jones: 1-for-4, RS, SB (10), BB, 2 K
It is hardly a “breakout” but he has hit safely in his last three games. We have to look for the small things right now.
DH Jasson Dominguez: 0-for-5, K
Patience will be required as he gets his stroke back.
C Agustin Ramirez: 0-for-3, 3 RS, SB (9), BB, HBP, K
That’s a lot of activity for an 0-for-3 afternoon. Season: .265/.391/.576 in 161 PA (5 doubles, 12 HR, 29 RBI, 32 R, 16.1% BB, 18.6% K, 9-for-9 SB). In his last 6 games, he is 3-for-19 with four walks and six runs. A good hitter can contribute even when the hits aren’t falling in.
1B Ben Rice: 2-for-2, 2 HR (10), 4 RBI, 4 RS, 2 SB (7), HBP, 2 BB
Wow. This insane day increases his triple slash to .245/.373/.496 in 170 PA (14.7% BB, 22.4% K). He isn’t a big base stealer in volume, but he is efficient: 7-for-7 this season and 23-for-27 (85.2%) in his career.  This is his third multi-HR game in the last two years, all with Somerset (86 games played). Most importantly, it appears Rice is breaking out of his malaise.
SS Ben Cowles: 2-for-5, 2B (15), 2 RBI, 2 RS
Cowles hasn’t stopped hitting, as his triple slash is now .326/.410/.533 in 161 PA.  He has 12 multi-hit games and is 2nd in the Eastern League in doubles, 4th in runs (Ramirez and Rice are 1st and 3rd) and RBI (Ramirez is 2nd). 
LF Grant Richardson: 2-for-4, 2B (12), 2 RBI, RS, BB, K
.296/.364/.509 in 121 Double-A plate appearances this year and .311/.385/.553 in 182 Double-A plate appearances over the last two years.
3B Jordan Groshans: 1-for-4, 2B (2), 3 RBI, BB
2B Anthony Seigler: 0-for-5
RF Aaron Palensky: 0-for-3, BB

LHP Brock Selvidge: (W, 4-2) 5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 6 K
3.07 ERA (44 IP, 32 H, 20 R, 15 ER, 3 HR, 21 BB, 47 K). His control has betrayed him in his last two starts (9 BB in 14 IP), but he limited the damage today (both runs allowed were scored after he left the game). With injuries and ineffectiveness at the upper levels, Selvidge could find himself somewhere on the MLB depth chart – I wouldn’t get your hopes up on a 2024 debut, but the Yankees have a depth issue right now.
RHP Jesus Liranzo: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
RHP Jack Neely: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Both walks came at the end of his outing – may have been tiring. Season: 1.29 ERA (21 IP, 12 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 HR, 8 BB, 32 K). 
LHP Ryan Anderson: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Neely seemingly ran out of gas late. Anderson did a nice job saving the inherited runners.

Hudson Valley (19-19) (Lost to Brooklyn, 3-1. The offense has only two runs in the first two games of the series)

2B Roc Riggio: 1-for-3, SB (7), HBP, K
.211/.346/.358 in 133 PA (15.8% BB, 17.3% K; 7-for-9 SB).
SS Jared Serna: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
Serna extended his on-base streak to 20 in his last plate appearance of the day.
3B-C Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-4, RS
.312/.384/.496 in 159 PA (9 doubles, 1 triple, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 25 R, 10.06% BB, 14.5% K). 
DH Tyler Hardman: 0-for-3, BB, K
RF Jace Avina: 1-for-4, RBI, K
12 doubles, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 17 runs, and 4 stolen bases in 28 games.
C Rafael Flores: 0-for-1
Flores left the game due to an apparent injury.
  3B Kiko Romero: 1-for-3, 2B (3), K
RF Garrett Martin: 0-for-2, K
His first game since April 25th.
   RF Cole Gabrielson: 0-for-2
1B Josh Moylan: 0-for-3, K
CF Nelson Medina: 0-for-2, SB (7), BB, 2 K

RHP Jackson Fristoe: (L, 0-2)  3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
5.40 ERA (20 IP, 18 H, 13 R, 12 ER, 1 HR, 18 BB, 24 K). The Yankees haven’t yet asked him to stretch out much. While you can’t prove it caused any issues, Fristoe walked three straight batters after Flores left the game.
RHP Cole Ayers: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
2.52 ERA (25 IP, 20 H, 10 R, 7 ER, 1 HR, 7 BB, 33 K). Ayers pitched in 11 games at this level in 2023, with similar dominant results. We should see him in Somerset soon enough. He turns 25 in August.
RHP Luis Arejula: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Tampa (14-27) (Lost to Jupiter, 5-1)

SS George Lombard Jr.: 0-for-4, K
2B Roderick Arias: 1-for-4, 2B (7), RS, K
In his last four games, Arias has three extra-base hits (2 doubles, 1 triple). He is hitting .215 with a .697 OPS (7 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 17 RBI, 22 R, 15.1% BB, 35.2% K)
1B Dylan Jasso: 1-for-4, 2B (14), RBI
Jasso has four doubles in his last four games and has 17 RBI in May. He has 25 starts at 1B and 13 at 3B. 
CF Jackson Castillo: 1-for-3, BB
Castillo increases his on-base streak to 14. 
3B Hans Montero: 1-for-4, K
Montero is hitting .309 with a .914 OPS in 62 plate appearances. One has to love how he has taken advantage of his opportunity.
LF Coby Morales: 1-for-4, 2 K
DH Manuel Palencia: 0-for-3
C Tomas Frick: 0-for-3
RF Daury Arias: 0-for-3

RHP Luis Serna: (L, 2-3) 5.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Pitch distribution: 41% changeups (9 whiffs), 31% sinkers (91.4 MPH average); 23% sliders, 5% curve. Season: 4.78 ERA (32 IP, 25 H, 17 R, 17 ER, 1 HR, 9 BB, 38 K). The 19-year-old had a 10.32 ERA in 11.1 April innings. It is 1.74 in May.
RHP Aaron Nixon: 1.2 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
3.57 ERA (22.2 IP, 17 H, 13 R, 9 ER, 0 HR, 19 BB, 23 K). Walks were also an issue in college.  The Yankees are hoping to clean that up.
RHP Osiel Rodriguez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
1.86 ERA (19.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 HR, 10 BB, 20 K). He has pitched well, though he isn’t dominating. 

FCL (7-6)

Scheduled day off.

DSL (0-0)

It will be a while before their season starts!