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Whoever thought it’s the dog days of summer forgot to tell these pitching prospects.

Below is one prospect for each organization who has put up impressive numbers over the past month. This list includes five Top 100 hurlers as well as lower-ranked and even unranked pitchers, both starters and relievers, showcasing a terrific month of mound work.

Blue Jays: Kendry Rojas, LHP (No. 12)

Rojas missed more than two months in the first half while dealing with a shoulder issue but has been solid for High-A Vancouver since his return on July 9, posting a 1.98 ERA with 16 strikeouts over three starts (13⅔ innings). His July 26 outing (6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K) was his best of the year.

Orioles: Patrick Reilly, RHP (No. 15)

Just acquired at the Trade Deadline for prospect Billy Cook, Reilly joins the Orioles pitching the best baseball of his young career. The 2023 fifth-round pick out of Vanderbilt tossed 21⅔ innings in July, posting a 2.08 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a notable improvement in command with a BB/9 rate of 2.91.

Rays: Yoniel Curet (No.22)

Over his last eight starts dating back to June 11, Curet sports a remarkable ERA and WHIP with strong strikeout numbers for High-A Bowling Green.

Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins, RHP (No.24)

Dobbins missed the entire 2021 season following Tommy John surgery but has been effective at Double-A with a notable ERA and K/BB ratio over his last five starts.

Yankees: Cade Smith, RHP (No.21)

Smith has allowed just fourteen baserunners while striking out twenty-eight in his last twenty innings in Single-A where he leads the Florida State League in strikeouts and average-against statistics.

Guardians: Parker Messick, LHP (No.20)

Messick has thrived since being promoted to Double-A in late June with an impressive ERA and K/BB ratio over six outings.

Royals: Tyson Guerrero, LHP (No.28)

Guerrero's ERA dropped significantly after not allowing any runs in his last pair of starts totaling thirteen innings.

Tigers: Jackson Jobe,RHP(No.2/MLB No.11)

Jobe has been dominant since returning from injury on July5 with an impressive ERA and strikeout numbers over four starts for Double-A Erie.

Twins: Andrew Morris,RHP(No18.)

Morris posted notable stats including an excellent ERA during this past month after making ten appearances at Double-A this year.

White Sox:Peyton Pallette,RHP(No10.)

Pallette transitioned effectively from starter to bullpen role recently showing significant improvements across various metrics.

Angels:Ryan Costeiu,RHP(No12.)

Costeiu returned from Tommy John surgery displaying effective performance metrics despite limited workload throughout this season so far.

Astros:Anderson Brito,RHP(No9.)

Brito showcased exceptional fastball-slider combination resulting into noteworthy performances across three levels within current month alone.

A’s:Gunnar Hoglund,RHP(No17.)

Hoglund led Texas League In key performance indicators bolstered by outstanding recent monthly statistics following Tommy John surgery recovery phase completion earlier this year

Mariners:Troy Taylor ,RHP(no23).

Taylor staked claim towards relief prospect honors based upon consistent top-tier performances spanning multiple games during past month

Rangers:Mitch Bratt,LHp(no21).

Bratt displayed strong command utilizing three average pitches leading towards minimal earned run allowance during four July Starts thus far

Braves:Luis De Avila(no18).

De Avila climbed rankings owing towards consistently low earned run averages & improved overall metrics observed recently

Marlins:max Meyer,rhp(no4/mlb no79).

meyer showcased powerful fastball-slider combo achieving low earned run averages alongside high strikeout rates within triple-a assignments preceding major league recall

Mets :brandon sproat,rhp(no5/mlb no94),

sproat maintained respectable secondary stats amidst challenging primary era figures reflecting underlying potential

Nationals :travis sykora,rhp(no13),

sykora demonstrated marked improvement culminating into career-high single-game achievements enhancing overall monthly figures

Phillies:seth johnson,rhp(no10),

johnson displayed encouraging post-surgery progression reflected through key performance indicators pre/post trade deadline deal involving Gregory Soto transaction

Brewers:craig yoho,rhp(no23),

yoho exhibited dominant streak maintaining zero-run allowance coupled alongside high-strikeout ratios within recent double-a appearances

Cardinals:pete hansen,lHp(NO25),

hansen maintained quality start consistency yielding favorable outcomes across several consecutive appearances

Cubs :connor noland,(unranked),

noland progressed steadily exhibiting multi-level proficiency marked by consistent zone-pounding approaches

Pirates :thomas harrington(rHp,no6),,

harrington showcased stellar form highlighted via impressively low-era coupled alongside other favorable metrics enhancing promotion prospects

reds:rhett Lowder,(no1/mlb no20),,

lowder exhibited advanced arm capabilities living upto billing amidst initial double-a scuffles eventually yielding consistent favorable results

D-backs :landon sims(rHp,no22),,

sims maintained exceptional form climbing minor league ranks achieving impressively low era alongside high k-rates

dodgers:jackson ferris(lHp,no6),,

ferris leveraged sharp breaking pitches achieving top-tier strikeout counts leading respective league standings

giants:tRevor mcdonald(rHp,no12),,

mcdonald recovered effectively post-injury maintaining healthy competitive edge reflected via commendable era & k-ratio figures

padres:HEnry baez(RhP,nO23),,

baez transitioned smoothly exhibiting robust performance parameters despite higher level competition faced

rockies:cHase dollander(nO1/mlb nO36 ),,

dollander continued demonstrating promising capabilities earning justified promotions achieving commendable statistics throughout july

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