No games on Monday in the Dodgers minor leagues, but Kyle Hurt and Jake Gelof won player of the week awards. Plus a look at some league leaders in High-A and Low-A, including Dalton Rushing, Thayron Liranzo, Taylor Young, and Justin Wrobleski.
Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez started a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Elsewhere in the minors, an award for Gavin Stone, a grand slam for Jake Gelof, plus excellent pitching performances by Jared Karros, Peter Heubeck, and Christian Romero.
Jared Karros struck out six in five strong innings in his first game since getting promoted to High-A Great Lakes, backed by another home run by Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers’ top prospect. In Double-A Tulsa, Yusniel Díaz homered again, continuing his red-hot August.
Dodgers minor league pitcher Jared Karros pitched a career-long six scoreless innings for Rancho Cucamonga. Elsewhere, Diego Cartaya is on a home run spree for Tulsa.