New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Edgar Barclay posted the longest start of his 2024 campaign on Sunday, August 4, as he logged seven innings of one-run ball. He struck out seven batters while allowing just three hits and one free pass. Barclay has begun to find some rhythm across his past four outings, where he has held a strong 0.78 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and a 7:21 BB:K ratio. Prior to this stretch, the southpaw struggled with a 7.79 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and a 43:70 BB:K ratio. Over the past two summers, the 26-year-old has struggled to find consistency at the top level of the minors, but his recent stretch might be a sign of things to come.

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas has stayed hot at Triple-A and is continuing to make a strong case to see time in the big leagues later this summer. Since July 21, the Mercer product has been riding a stellar .404/.455/.894 slash line with five round-trippers, eight doubles and 11 RBI. Since joining Triple-A Las Vegas on June 18, Thomas has posted a strong .314/.391/.614 line with nine home runs and 27 RBI. Since making his professional debut in the 2023 season, Thomas has progressed through the minor leagues very quickly and is knocking on the major league door. The number 11-ranked prospect in the Oakland system on MLB.com is someone to keep a close eye on as he is approaching stash territory.

Houston Astros shortstop prospect Shay Whitcomb enjoyed a big week at Triple-A and is inching closer to his major league debut. In his past six games, the former fifth-round selection has held a dominant .458/.533/.1.000 slash line with four home runs. Whitcomb tallied at least two hits in three of these games. Overall, through his second extended look at Triple-A pitching this summer, the infielder has posted a strong .302/.388/.549 line with 24 home runs, 88 RBI, and 26 stolen bases. This is a stark contrast to the .224/.281/.434 line he held across his first 87 games at Triple-A Sugar Land last summer. Whitcomb has logged starts at several positions in the infield and even the outfield, which will only increase his chances of joining the big league roster, given his defensive flexibility. Whitcomb is an intriguing stash candidate in deeper redraft formats.

Houston Astros starting pitching prospect Ryan Gusto was named Pacific League Pitcher of the Week after tossing 14 shutout frames. Through his two starts, the right-hander allowed seven combined hits with only two free passes. He struck out 12 batters. Gusto has been gaining momentum at Triple-A since June, as he posted a stellar 1.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 23 innings. Then, in July, the 25-year-old held a 1.15 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP through 31 frames of work. Overall, through his first 102 innings at the Triple-A level, the former 11th-round pick has posted a 3.88 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. However, his recent production over the past few months suggests Gusto has taken a significant step forward in his development. Given his current play, Gusto is a candidate to reach the major leagues later this season.

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. is being promoted to High-A Hudson Valley, according to Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media. Lombard currently sits as the number six best prospect in the Bronx on MLB.com. The former first-round selection in last year's draft posted a .232/.344/.348 slash line with five home runs, 37 RBI, and 30 swiped bags across 81 games at Single-A this season. The infielder got a brief taste of Single-A ball last summer and held a .273 AVG across the short nine-game stint. Dynasty managers should pay close attention to the 19-year-old as he moves up to High-A, as he has shown potential for elite speed all season.