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Baseball Prospectus crowned the Mets’ farm system as the best in baseball, naming Nolan McLean No. 1, Carson Benge No. 2, and Jonah Tong No. 3, followed by A.J. Ewing, Jett Williams, Jacob Reimer, Brandon Sproat, Ryan Clifford, Will Watson and Mitch Voit in the Top 10, each with an MLB ETA and a reckless fantasy comp.
Jonah Tong, a promising prospect for the Mets and a 2022 seventh-round pick, is gaining attention for his impressive rise in the minor leagues, highlighting the Mets' focus on improving their pitching development.
Ronny Mauricio is being promoted to the Mets after a strong minor league performance, and will join the team in Los Angeles for their game against the Dodgers, with a possible roster move involving Mark Vientos due to a hamstring tweak.
Detroit Tigers' top prospect Josue Briceño had a historic night, hitting three home runs and a double in a game, significantly boosting his season stats and highlighting his potential to rise quickly through the ranks toward the MLB.
Keith Law provides an updated ranking of the top 50 MLB prospects after two months into the 2025 season, with Roman Anthony remaining the top prospect, highlighting their recent performances, potential, and development status across various minor league players.
MLB is expanding the use of an automated ball-strike (ABS) system, known as "robo umps," to all Triple-A games starting June 25, with potential future implementation in the majors. The ABS system uses Hawk-Eye camera technology to tailor the strike zone to each hitter, aiming to improve accuracy and fairness. The challenge system allows players to contest umpire calls, with the ABS system making the final decision. Full implementation in MLB is not expected until at least 2026.
The Detroit Tigers have demoted Spencer Torkelson to the minor leagues due to his prolonged slump, batting just .201 with a .597 OPS and 56 strikeouts in 54 games. Rookie outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy has been called up to replace him, hoping his power and on-base skills can boost the team's offense.
The Chicago Cubs have recalled outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa after a strong performance in the minors. Crow-Armstrong, one of the Cubs' top prospects, will be in the starting lineup but must earn his playing time. His return allows Cody Bellinger to play various positions.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that robot home plate umpires are unlikely to be implemented by 2025 due to technical issues and slower-than-expected progress in the minor leagues. Players have shown a preference for a challenge system to maintain the importance of catcher framing skills. Additionally, MLB is addressing issues with Nike's new uniforms, planning the 2026 World Baseball Classic, developing a tackier baseball with Rawlings, and strategizing on a broadcast strategy amid the decline in cable television.
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes is impressing in the minor leagues with a dominant performance, maintaining a scoreless streak of 12.2 innings and an impressive 19.2 K9 mark. The 21-year-old pitcher has been throwing fastballs at an average speed of 100.5 mph and has touched as high as 102.1 mph. While the Pirates are being cautious with his workload, Skenes' performance is generating excitement about his future impact on the team.
MLB and the players union are at odds over arm injuries, with notable pitchers like Spencer Strider and Shane Bieber facing UCL issues, while the Miami Marlins struggle with a winless start. The Cincinnati Reds staged a comeback win against the New York Mets, and Stephen Strasburg has officially retired. Additionally, various MLB players are dealing with injuries, and there are recommended articles and fantasy baseball coverage to check out.
J.D. Martinez, newly signed by the New York Mets, is expected to start the 2024 season in the minor leagues, likely at Triple-A Syracuse, to ramp up for the regular season. This move allows another player, possibly Mark Vientos, to make the Opening Day roster. Martinez's consent for a brief minor league stint aims to make up for missed at-bats during spring training. Once ready, Martinez will become the Mets' full-time designated hitter, providing a significant boost to the team's offense.
J.D. Martinez, the designated hitter for the New York Mets, will reportedly spend time building up in the minor leagues when the regular season starts. Martinez recently signed with the Mets and will use the minor leagues to prepare for the upcoming MLB season.
The Atlanta Braves' 2024 preseason top 30 prospects list features pitching talent, including Drue Hackenberg, Jhancarlos Lara, Darius Vines, Drake Baldwin, David McCabe, and JR Ritchie. Hackenberg, a sinker/slider pitcher, has potential with good movement on his pitches. Lara, a flamethrower, showed rapid development in the minor leagues. Vines made his MLB debut in 2023 and has a shot at a big league future. Baldwin and McCabe have shown improvement at the plate, while Ritchie's promising start was cut short by Tommy John surgery.
Major League Baseball (MLB) will hold a four-day spring training event called "Spring Breakout" in 2024, showcasing the top prospects from all 30 teams. The event aims to market minor league players and provide fans with the opportunity to meet and get autographs from future stars. The games may be televised on MLB Network, and if successful, the event could expand in future seasons. MLB is also planning to increase its coverage of the minor leagues on its app and digital platforms.