Four games on the schedule tonight, all night games. Check out the Prospect Watch from last night. For a look at possible starters down the line, check out our Probable Starter Chart. All minor league transactions over the last month can be found at the bottom of the page. Click the link on each pitcher’s name for more information.
AAA: Indianapolis (27-19) @ Charlotte (15-30) 7:05pm
Probable starter: Vance Worley (1-1, 2.84)
Yesterday’s Result: Indianapolis 7, Charlotte 5
Vance Worley will make his fourth start of the season tonight. He gave up one run over six innings in his season debut. Worley threw seven innings in his second game, allowing two runs on six hits. In his last outing, he surrendered four runs(three earned) on eight hits in six innings. Worley has 14 strikeouts and he hasn’t walked a batter yet this season.
AA: Altoona (18-27) @ Erie (18-26) 7:05pm
Probable starter: Zack Dodson (0-2, 2.89)
Yesterday’s Result: Altoona 7, Akron 3
Zack Dodson will make his fifth start of the season tonight. He also pitched once in relief. In 18.2 innings, he has given up 24 hits, no homers and seven walks. Dodson has 11 strikeouts, a 1.11 GO/AO ratio and a .338 BAA. In his last start, he went five innings, allowing three runs(two earned) on six hits and no walks. He faced Erie in his season debut, throwing one shutout inning of relief work.
High-A: Bradenton (22-25) vs Daytona (16-27) 6:30pm
Probable starter: Chad Kuhl (3-4, 5.01)
Yesterday’s Result: Bradenton 2, Daytona 1
Chad Kuhl will make his tenth start of the season tonight. He has thrown a total of 46.2 innings, giving up 55 hits, five homers and seven walks. Kuhl has 29 strikeouts, a 1.91 GO/AO ratio and a .299 BAA. In his last start, he went 6.1 innings, giving up five runs(four earned) on nine hits and two walks. He has a 6.84 home ERA and 2.91 on the road. Kuhl has walked two hitters in each of his last two starts, a total he reached just once in his first 20 starts as a pro.
Low-A: West Virginia (15-31) vs Lakewood (18-26) 7:05pm
Probable starter: Justin Topa (2-2, 5.05)
Yesterday’s Result: Lakewood 10, West Virginia 9
Justin Topa will make his sixth start of the season tonight. He has also pitched four times in relief. As a starter, he has a 5.40 ERA in 23.1 innings. In his last start, Topa lasted just 2.2 innings, giving up five runs(three earned) on three hits and three walks. He has a 6.23 ERA at home and 3.21 on the road. Topa is holding right-handed batters to a .260 average, while lefties are hitting .344 with three homers.
Recent Transactions
5/23: Josh Wall assigned to Indianapolis roster.
5/22: Edwin Espinal activated from disabled list. Candon Myles placed on disabled list.
5/21: Andy Otamendi added to Bradenton roster. Orlando Castro assigned to Jamestown.
5/20: Omir Santos placed on disabled list. Ralph Henriquez assigned to Indianapolis.
5/19: Jared LaKind added to West Virginia roster. Will Kendall placed on disabled list.
5/19: Brandon Cumpton reassigned to Indianapolis. Ralph Henriquez sent from Indianapolis to Altoona
5/18: West Virginia sends Kawika Emsley-Pai to Altoona. Francisco Diaz added off Jamestown roster.
5/18: Ralph Henriquez sent from Altoona to Indianapolis.
5/16: Edwin Espinal placed on disabled list. Adam Landecker added to West Virginia roster.
5/16: Jaff Decker sent from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis. Cody Eppley transferred to Jamestown roster.
5/13: Activated Zack Dodson from disabled list. Ryan Beckman transferred to Jamestown roster.
5/12: Signed Nathan Sopena.
5/12: Released Christian Santiago, Arquimedes Lorenzo, Ramon Rodriguez and Marcus Beltrez.
5/9: Miguel Rosario added to West Virginia roster. Jerry Mulderig assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/9: Kenn Kasparek assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/8: Harold Ramirez activated from disabled list. Michael Fransoso assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/8: Matt Curry activated from disabled list and assigned to Altoona.
5/7: Andrew Lambo placed on disabled list.
5/6: Jeff Locke assigned to Indianapolis. Phil Irwin promoted to majors.
5/6: Vance Worley added to Indianapolis roster.
5/5: Duke Welker placed on disabled list. Adalberto Santos assigned to Indianapolis roster.
5/5: Jeff Locke promoted to Pirates. Casey Sadler assigned to Indianapolis.
5/4: Jose Osuna placed on disabled list. D.J. Crumlich added to Bradenton roster.
5/4: Kenn Kasparek promoted to Indianapolis.
5/3: Cody Eppley assigned in Indianapolis roster.
5/3: Reese McGuire activated from disabled list. Francisco Diaz assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/2: Benji Gonzalez traded to San Diego Padres.
5/2: Kenn Kasparek activated from Altoona disabled list. Carlos Paulino placed on disabled list.
5/2: Jordan Steranka placed on disabled list. Taylor Lewis added to Bradenton roster.
5/1: Robert Andino activated from Indianapolis disabled list. Adalberto Santos assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/1: Wandy Rodriguez assigned to Altoona roster on rehab.
4/30 Elvis Escobar added to West Virginia roster. Adam Landecker assigned to Jamestown roster.
4/29: Cody Eppley transferred to Jamestown roster.
4/29: Ralph Henriquez added to Altoona roster.
4/27: Reese McGuire placed on disabled list. Kawika Emsley-Pai added to West Virginia roster.
4/27: Casey Sadler promoted to majors. Jared Hughes sent to Indianapolis.
4/27: Tyler Waldron promoted to Indianapolis.
4/27 Omir Santos added to Indianapolis roster.
4/27: Josh Smith assigned to Bradenton roster. Oderman Rocha sent to Extended Spring Training.
4/26: Bryton Trepagnier assigned to Bradenton roster. Andy Otamendi sent to Extended Spring Training.
4/26: Brandon Mann added to Altoona roster. Kenn Kasparek placed on disabled list.
4/25: Tyler Glasnow added to Bradenton roster. Andy Otamendi assigned to Extended Spring Training.
4/24: Oderman Rocha and Andy Otamendi assigned to Bradenton. Bryton Trepagnier and Josh Smith assigned to Extended Spring Training
