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Salas, Jenkins, Montes lead a compact yet telling September call-up wave
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Salas, Jenkins, Montes lead a compact yet telling September call-up wave

September rosters expanded to 28, yielding a select group of notable call-ups: Padres catcher Ethan Salas, the top-promoted prospect of the month, has impressed in Triple-A and offers a left-handed bat and strong defense as he eyes immediate big-league action; Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins debuted with encouraging power and contact skills but health will be key; Mariners outfielder Lazaro Montes showcases elite raw power yet swing-and-miss and pitch recognition issues remain concerns; additional notes cover Luis De León, Leo Bernal, and Yohandy Morales as potential contributors or long-term assets, with Keith Law weighing how these debuts could influence the postseason push and player development.

Nationals Promote Jared Simpson for September Call-Up
sports3 days ago

Nationals Promote Jared Simpson for September Call-Up

The Washington Nationals selected left-hander Jared Simpson for September call-ups and added infielder Yohandy Morales to the expanded roster, while catcher Drew Millas was placed on the 60-day injured list to create a 40-man vacancy. Simpson, a 26-year-old former eighth-round pick who split this season between Double-A and Triple-A with a 2.30 ERA, 28.9% strikeouts and strong ground-ball rate but a 15% walk rate, is expected to serve as a bullpen arm in his major-league debut as rosters expand to 28.

Yankees Prospects Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells Set for Major League Promotion
sports3 years ago

Yankees Prospects Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells Set for Major League Promotion

The New York Yankees are adding top prospects Oswald Peraza and Everson Pereira to their major league lineup in September, and there are several other stories to follow as the team's affiliates enter their last month of play. The focus is on the top prospects at Triple-A, Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells, and whether they will make it to the Bronx before the end of the MLB season. There are also questions about the next two weeks for Tampa and what it means for the 2024 season, what the Yankees will do with pitchers approaching innings limits, and which affiliates have a chance to bring home a championship in the postseason.

Rays' Strategy to Overcome Pitcher Shortage
sports3 years ago

Rays' Strategy to Overcome Pitcher Shortage

The Tampa Bay Rays are facing a significant pitcher shortfall with the loss of Shane McClanahan to season-ending surgery, joining Jeffrey Springs and Drew Rasmussen on the rehab list. The Rays plan to navigate the situation carefully and creatively, relying on a combination of four traditional starters and bullpen days in August. They will expand their roster to 28 players on September 1, likely bringing back rookie Taj Bradley and utilizing a pool of about 20 pitchers to provide depth and fresh arms. The Rays have experience dealing with similar situations and are confident in their ability to win the division and make a deep postseason run.