Prospect tracker

1

Nick Gonzales, 2B, High-A Greensboro: In a bit of a funk right now, hitting just .123 over his past 14 games, with two extra-base hits — they came in the same game — two RBIs and 25 strikeouts in 62 plate appearances.

2

Quinn Priester, RHP, High-A Greensboro: Expected to make his first second-half start on Friday. Selected to the MLB Futures Game, recording a walk, a force out and a strikeout. Something to watch for in Priester is his slider, which has gotten quite good.

3

Oneil Cruz, SS, Class AA Altoona: Down with an injury and played his last game June 30. It was forearm soreness, which can be scary, but Pirates say it’s just a muscle strain in his forearm. They expect him to return to “baseball activities” in 2-to-3 weeks.

4

Liover Peguero, SS, High-A Greensboro: Similar to Gonzales, has hit just .132 over his past 10. Does have four extra-base hits in there but has also struck out 14 times in his past 45 plate appearances. Defensively, Peguero has 14 errors in 42 games at short.

5

Hudson Head, OF, Low-A Bradenton: Hit his team-high ninth homer of the season Thursday. Also sixth in the Low-A Southeast Division with 45 walks, creating a noticeable split between his batting average (.203) and on-base percentage (.377).

6

Tahnaj Thomas, RHP, High-A Greensboro: Working through some mechanical issues that led to seven walks over 2 2⁄3 innings in his last start. He’s walked 14 in his past three outings (8 1⁄3 innings). Supposed to make his first start since June 24 on Sunday.

7

Brennan Malone, RHP, Florida Complex League: Was moved from Low-A Bradenton to rookie ball for developmental purposes. Had allowed four runs over 3 2⁄3 innings before the move.

8

Travis Swaggerty, OF, Class AAA Indianapolis: Will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing right shoulder surgery. 9

Cody Bolton, RHP, Class AA Altoona: Likely will not pitch this season after undergoing right knee surgery.

10

Carmen Mlodzinski, RHP, High-A Greensboro: Left his start last Saturday with what GM Ben Cherington described as right shoulder stiffness. Also said it was “more precautionary” than anything. On the seven-day injured list.