| Nats Trade Thomas to Cleveland for Three Prospects
Lane Thomas, acquired for the corpse of Jon Lester in 2021, was dealt to the Guardians for LHP Alex Clemmey, INF José Tena, and INF Rafael Ramirez Jr. The linchpin of the trade appears to be Clemmey, the Guardian’s #2 pick in the 2023 draft. In his first pro season, the 19-y.o. southpaw has gone 1-4 in 19 starts for Low-A Lynchburg, and may even pitch against his former teammates this week. He’s now the #6 Nats prospect according to MLB, somehow ranked a slot below Cade Cavalli. Tena has spent most of ’24 at AAA, posting a line of .298/.353/.493 in 90G with two HR and 14SB. He went 0-for-4 in a three-game callup to Cleveland in late June/early July. Ramirez may also see time against his former team, as the 19-y.o. will likely go from the Hillcats bench to the FredNats bench after batting .187/.301/.319 in 54G with four HR and seven SB. He’s slotted at #23 in MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 30 for the Nationals. |
| Team | Yesterday | Today |
| Rochester | OFF DAY | vs. Omaha, 6:45 p.m. |
| Harrisburg | OFF DAY | vs. Akron, 6:30 p.m. |
| Wilmington | OFF DAY | @ Greenville, 7:05 p.m. |
| Fredericksburg | OFF DAY | @ Lynchburg, 6:30 p.m. |
| DSL Nationals | Won, 2-1 | @ DSL Angels, 11 a.m. |
No probables for today, given that all the games notes on issued on Sunday did not list any probables for today.
Rochester Red Wings, 16-11, 2nd Place, 1½ GB, I.L. East – 54-46 Overall
The Red Wings remain at home this week, hosting the Storm Chasers for six games with a matinee tomorrow. The $64,000 question: How many of the current relievers will still be there on Friday?
Harrisburg Senators, 9-18, 6th place, 10GB, E.L. Southwest – 47-49 Overall
Last-place Harrisburg is back from Connecticut to play second-place Akron for six games, including a day game on Thursday. FWIW, Tyler Stuart last pitched on July 24, so it would seem likely that he’ll make an appearance early in the series, if not a start.
Wilmington Blue Rocks, 15-14, 4th Place, 2½ GB, Sally Lg. North – 46-49 Overall
The Blue Rocks will be in upstate South Carolina to play the Drive in Greenville this week. After taking four of six from Hudson Valley, Wilmington gained two games in the standings and play two of three teams they currently trail in August.
Fredericksburg Nationals, 20-10, 1st Place, 3½ GA, C.L. North – 55-41 Overall
On paper, it looks like Fredericksburg has another six games to feast on an also-ran. But the FredNats always seem to struggle in the park formerly known as Calvin Fallwell field at City Stadium. A split would probably be the best to root for until they return home to host second-place Carolina.
DSL Nationals 2 DSL Mariners 1
• J. Feliz (W, 1-3) 6IP, 0H, 1R, 1ER, 2BB, 10K, BK, 2WP
• Carela (SV, 1) 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• A. Feliz 2-2, 2R, HR, BB, RBI, 2SB
• Hurtado 1-3
Two D-Nats pitchers combined for a seven-inning no-hitter as the DSL Nationals won, 2-1 over the DSL Mariners. 18-y.o. Jose Feliz struck out ten and walked two over six innings to notch his first professional win. 17-y.o. Enmanuel Carela fanned two in the 7th to earn his first save as a pro. 17-y.o. Angel Feliz homered in the bottom of the 6th to give the D-Nats the go-ahead run. He also walked, stole two bases, and scored the first D-Nats run.