Several notable prospects had their seasons temporarily extended on September 2 via promotions. The Marlins moved up talented pitching prospect Thomas White to Triple-A, putting him one step closer to Miami. Franklin Arias, Kruz Schoolcraft, and Enrique Bradfield Jr. were also moved up.
White headed to Triple-A
Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White received yet another promotion, as the formidable lefty was moved to Triple-A Jacksonville on September 2.
White, the 35th overall pick in 2023, who became arguably the Marlins’ best prospect, was nearly unhittable in Double-A. Opposing batters hit just .183 off him with the Blue Wahoos.
The left-hander led the Southern League in strikeouts (42) in August, a total he amassed in just 25.1 IP.
White was promoted to Double-A in June.
So is Arias
The Red Sox are littered with young position players at the MLB level. Another one, Franklin Arias, is inching closer to his debut.
Arias was promoted to Double-A Portland, giving him a chance to extend his season as High-A Greenville lags behind in the SAL standings.
The 19-year-old Arias held his own against advanced competition. He slashed .265/.329/.380 (.709 OPS) with six home runs and 28 extra-base hits with the Drive.
Like with White, this is Arias’ second promotion this season. The shortstop was promoted to High-A in late April.
Other notable promotions
Several notable O’s prospects moved up on September 2.
Griff O’Ferrall, a Day 1 pick by Baltimore last July, was moved from Aberdeen (A+) and Chesapeake (AA).
The Orioles promoted 2023 first-rounder Enrique Bradfield Jr. to Triple-A Norfolk. He was moved up alongside 2021 second-rounder Reed Trimble. Bradfield Jr. had 26 stolen bases, 12th-best in the Eastern League, across 50 games in Double-A.
Additionally, the Orioles moved Jordan Sanchez to Low-A Delmarva. Sanchez, a 19-year-old Cuban import, posted a .950 OPS thanks to 24 extra-base hits in the FCL.
The Padres moved left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft to Low-A Lake Elsinore. Schoolcraft was the Padres’ first-round pick this past July.
Toronto promoted outfielder Dasan Brown to Triple-A Buffalo. The 23-year-old hit just .175 this season but stole 31 bases.
Minnesota moved two of its 2025 MLB Draft picks to Low-A Fort Myers: second-rounder Quentin Young and sixth-rounder Bruin Agbayani. Both are legacy players. Young is the nephew of former Major Leaguers Dmitri Young and Delmon Young. Agbayani, meanwhile, is the son of former Met Benny Agbayani.
Signings
Here’s a look at notable Minor League signings made over the last few days:
- The Brewers signed Luis Urias to a Minor League contract. Urias, who played with Milwaukee from 2020-23, was released by the Athletics last month.
- Pitchers Joe Ross and Austin Gomber were signed by the Cubs and assigned to Triple-A.
Check out more of our Minor League coverage, including a look at our Week 23 recap.