Minor League Scouting Report
by Michael Pichan (@FantasyNomad)
Twins 2012 1st round pick OF Bryon Buxton
Kevin Gausman-P Orioles  Â
The Orioles have recalled Kevin Gausman to pitch out of the bullpen, if he is not needed in relief than he may get the start against the Yankees on Friday instead of Freddy Garcia. Until Gausman can limit the long ball he is best avoided in most formats.
Danny Hultzen-P Mariners Triple-A Tacoma Â
Danny Hultzen, who has been sidelined since mid-April with a rotator cuff strain, is set to rejoin the rotation at Triple-A Tacoma Thursday. Danny Hultzen recently threw five innings for Peoria Rookie League Saturday allowing three hits, one run and struck out eight.
Bryon Buxton-OF Twins High-A Fort Myers
Twins have promoted Bryon Buxton to High-A Fort Myers. Buxton has shown that he arguably should have been the number one overall pick in last year’s MLB Draft as he .341 with eight homers, 10 triples, 15 doubles, 55 RBIs and 68 runs scored in just 68 games with Low-A Cedar Rapids.
Kyle Gibson- P Twins Â
Kyle Gibson will start for the big league club on Saturday, at home, versus James Shields and the Kansas City Royals. For more on Gibson, including a snippet of his scouting report look here Minor League Scouting Report
Taylor Jordan- P Nationals Â
Jordan was a ninth round pick back in 2009 by the Nationals and is being rumored to be on his way to joining the big league club on Friday. Jordan has complied 71 strikeouts to just 14 walks in 85.1 innings pitched over two levels (Class-A and Double-A) and has allowed only one home run. I would not count on Jordan for much while up with the Nats, but now that he is getting an opportunity you could consider owning him in your deep dynasty leagues if he happens to be on the waiver wire.
Jake Marisnick-OF Marlins Double-A Jacksonville
Marlins number two prospect, outfielder Jake Marisnick returned to the lineup Monday for Double-A Jacksonville. Marisnick had been sidelined since June 19th after being hit on his left hand by a pitch. Marisnick went 1-for-4 with a single, a walk, and a strikeout in his return.
After struggling for most of his time in Double-A last season with the Blue Jays affiliate Dunedin, Marisnick is having much more success his second time around hitting .289 with nine home runs, three triples, and nine doubles in 43 games coming into Monday night's contest. Marisnick is a five tool player who still needs to polish a few of those tools, but looks like he is on the right track as he has shown improvement from last year. Marisnick may be the odd man looking out as the Marlins already have Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna in the outfield with Christian Yelich ahead of Marisnick in terms of prospect rankings.
Ike Davis-1B Mets Triple-A Las Vegas
Ike Davis was named Pacific Coast League offensive player of the week for the week ending June 23rd. Davis was hitting .310/.463/.690 over his first 12 Triple-A games, including four home runs in two games last week. Davis has already drawn 12 walks after only 15 free passes in 55 games with the Mets. Dynasty league owners consider trying to buy low on Davis, while you can.
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