Outfielder Josue De Paula has moved up to the top of the Dodgers prospect list, in updated rankings from Baseball America. Also, Miguel Vargas talks about becoming a U.S. Citizen, plus notes on how game times and pitch clock violations in 2024 compare to 2023, plus how some players view their pending free agency.
Sunday in the Dodgers minors included a grand slam for Jordan Thompson with Rancho Cucamonga, Yon Castro making his Double-A debut for Tulsa, Ryan Ward hitting two more home runs for Oklahoma City, and Blake Treinen likely needing another week on his Triple-A rehab assignment.
All four Dodgers minor league affiliates won on Thursday, including another high-scoring Oklahoma City win on the moon in Albuquerque. Elsewhere, Jared Karros continued his stingy ways for Great Lakes, Alex Freeland is thriving for the Loons, and Kendall George returned to center field for Rancho Cucamonga.
Oklahoma City, the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, won its second straight home game thanks to Miguel Vargas hitting the game-winning home run, part of a four-RBI night. Veteran Drew Pomeranz had a rough debut, allowing four runs in an inning.