Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter is working his way back from a hamstring injury. He started his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo.

In a game deemed the MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase, Justin Crawford (PHI No. 3/MLB No. 45) certainly put his best foot forward, acting as the ideal leadoff man one step away from the Majors in the Phillies system.

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown had been happy with his changeup all game, but as the fifth inning continued to spin out of his control against the Royals, and with speedy Bobby Witt

Syracuse (N.Y. Mets) 15 6 .714 2½ Durham (Tampa Bay) 13 6 .684 3½ Indianapolis (Pittsburgh) 14 7 .667 3½ Toledo (Detroit) 12 9 .571 5½ Charlotte (Chicago White Sox) 11 9 .550 6 Nashville (Milwaukee) 11 10 .

The Cubs’ starting pitching depth has been tested plenty in the 2025 season. The front office may add external options as the July 31 Trade Deadline nears, but to help address the shortage now, the team is bringing back up one of its more intriguing young arms.

Vazquez was optioned in a corresponding move with Dylan Carlson getting recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Tuesday night's game. Vazquez appeared in three games after getting selected from Triple-A Norfolk on July 10, but was not able to reach base in his limited four plate appearances.

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