
Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 3-for-6 on Wednesday with two singles and his 10th long ball of the campaign. After posting a seven-game hitting streak earlier this month, Rushing tallied only two hits in his past six games. Hopefully, this big performance on Wednesday helps the young backstop get back on track. In 55 games this season in Double-A, the former second-round pick holds a .261/.378/.477 slash line with 42 RBI and a 29:50 BB:K. The Louisville product is on pace to set career-highs in every major batting statistic. Rushing is considered the sixth-best catching prospect in baseball on MLB Pipeline and should make his major-league debut sometime next summer.


Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hamstring) left Wednesday's rehab game in the ninth inning due to a hamstring injury, according to Jack Stern of the Brewer Fanatic. Mitchell was enjoying a nice game where he tallied two hits including one double and a round-tripper with two RBI. This was Mitchell's tenth game at Triple-A during the stint and 12th overall rehab game. During these rehab games, Mitchell has performed very well with a .298/.411/.596 line. The former UCLA Bruin was nearing a return to the majors but may have to wait a bit longer with this minor setback. Dynasty managers should pay close attention to Michell's status during the weekend.

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Aidan Smith extended his hitting streak to four games with a three-hit night on Wednesday. He tallied one single, one double, and a long ball. Through his second look at Single-A ball, the 19-year-old has posted a solid .258/.377/.433 line with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 20 stolen bases, and a 41:70 BB:K ratio. This is a significant improvement when comparing it to his .184/.259/.327 line he posted last summer at Single-A. The young outfielder could become a candidate to reach High-A soon if he continues this strong production. Smith is considered the 13th-best prospect in the Seattle system on MLB.com and remains several seasons away from his major league debut.

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Tommy Troy (hamstring) has tallied at least two hits in consecutive rehab games and is beginning to find his footing in the batter's box after going hitless in his first three rehab games. Troy was placed on the seven-day injured list on April 26 with a hamstring strain. He has logged five rehab games in the Arizona Complex League and holds an overall .250/.278/.500 line. Before the injury, the number 60 ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com was at High-A. When activated from the injured list, the former 12th overall pick should be expected to return to High-A for the majority of the summer. Troy has logged 35 games at the High-A level over the past two summers and posted a pedestrian .224/.305/.388 slash line.


Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) departed Thursday night's game against the division-rival Miami Marlins due to left groin tightness. Schwarber was pulled in the ninth inning and replaced in left field by Brandon Marsh, going 1-for-4 before exiting. Thursday marked just the third time this season that Schwarber appeared in the outfield, so it's fair to wonder if his body wasn't responding well to the defensive action. Consider the 31-year-old star slugger day-to-day before he's re-evaluated ahead of Friday's contest against Miami, but with the All-Star break looming, the first-place Phillies could always choose to err on the side of caution. Whit Merrifield and Edmundo Sosa are candidates for more at-bats at DH if Schwarber needs to miss a couple of games or head to the injured list.
