Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Michael Morales was brilliant in six shutout innings, allowing three hits with 12 strikeouts and no walks for Double-A Arkansas on Thursday. The Mariners' No. 10 prospect boosted his overall numbers to a 10-2 record with a 3.13 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 21 starts across two levels. He has recorded a strikeout per inning with 115 punchouts in 115 innings. The 21-year-old right-hander has been locked in this season, and his most recent outing is proof of what he is capable of. He could be on the mound for the Mariners in a year or two.

Miami Marlins catcher prospect Agustin Ramirez stayed hot with another three-hit night for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, making it back-to-back three-hit performances. Ramirez was traded to Miami at the deadline from the New York Yankees in the Jazz Chisholm trade. He is now the No. 6 prospect for the Marlins. The 22-year-old is hitting .276 with 21 homers and 76 RBI with three different teams across two levels this season. Ramirez is one of the most intriguing catcher prospects in the minors and he carries a lot of pop in his bat from the right side of the plate. One step away from the majors, Ramirez could potentially get a look with the Marlins before the season is over.

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Gavin Cross went deep twice for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Thursday. The Royals' No. 5 prospect was 2-for-4 with four RBI to bring his season totals to 12 homers and 50 RBI to go with 23 stolen bases and a .275 batting average. The power display was impressive from Cross who offers 55-grade power and speed in his prospect profile. The 23-year-old has been at Double-A for all of the 2024 season but could push for a promotion to Triple-A by the end of this season. Cross is part of the future outfield plans in Kansas City and should be a prospect to monitor based on his potential five-category contributions.

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge continued a torrid stretch at High-A Eugene with a pair of doubles on Thursday. The 19-year-old has five multi-hit games in his last nine games and is slashing .305/.429/.457 in 29 High-A contests. Between Single-A and High-A this season, Eldridge is hitting .277 with 13 homers and 68 RBI. The Giants' No. 2 prospect is impressing at a young age as he progresses through the minors this season. The 2023 first-round selection offers a ton of power potential in his left-handed swing and should be a future fantasy stalwart at first base although it could be a few years before we see him in a Giants' uniform.

San Francisco Giant closer Camilo Doval fell victim to his fifth blown save against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. After picking up the save on Wednesday in a scoreless inning, it would not be as easy Thursday. Doval allowed a pair of walks, while getting two groundouts before giving up a game-tying, three-run home run to Luis Garcia Jr. with two outs to send the game into extra innings. Doval was able to salvage some of his poor outing when the Giants won in extra innings, giving him the victory, but it was an overall rough appearance. Doval has been a rollercoaster of sorts this season, having the occasional blow up, but he should remain the Giants closer and is a strong option when everything is cooking for him on the hill. With Doval working in back-to-back games, the Giants could turn to Tyler Rogers, Taylor Rogers or Ryan Walker if a save is needed on Friday.