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Nick Nelson - S - Yankees

Yankees RHP prospect Nick Nelson struck out eight hitters over six innings on Thursday for Low-A Charleston.

Nelson allowed six hits and two runs in the start, and he walked just one. Nelson's ERA sits at 7.11 because of a disastrous debut where he gave up seven runs in under two innings, but the 24 strikeouts in just-under 13 innings are much more indicative of his talent. He gets his fastball up to 97 mph with sink, and his curveball flashes plus as well. It's yet another high-upside hurler in the New York system; one who could be pitching in either the rotation or bullpen by 2020.
Apr 20 - 2:58 PM
Josh Ockimey - 1B - Red Sox

Red Sox 1B prospect Josh Ockimey went 3-for-4 with a homer on Thursday for Double-A Portland.

It's the first homer of the season for Ockimey, who missed the first week-plus of the season with a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old first baseman has an excellent approach at the plate, and he also shows above-average power from the left side. He also strikes out too much, and he's not a strong defender, meaning he could move to DH. He's going to need to stay at first to capitalize on his value, but if he can, he could be a starter that could help Boston in 2019.
Apr 20 - 2:52 PM
Oscar De La Cruz - S - Cubs

Cubs RHP prospect Oscar De La Cruz pitched six one-hit innings on Thursday for Double-A Tennessee.

To give you an idea of how bad De La Cruz had been coming into Thursday start, even after throwing six scoreless innings he has an ERA of 8.25. Yikes. Still, this was an example of why many consider the 23-year-old to be among the best pitching prospects in the Chicago system, as he has two plus pitches in his fastball and curve. The key will be locating those pitches better, and improving his fringe-average change. If he can't, he could be excellent in relief. If he can, he's a mid-rotation starter.
Apr 20 - 2:47 PM
Marcus Walden - R - Red Sox

Red Sox optioned RHP Marcus Walden to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Walden holds a 4.09 ERA and 10/3 K/BB ratio over 11 relief innings with the big club this season. He'll surely be back at some point.
Apr 20 - 2:43 PM
Drew Pomeranz - S - Red Sox

Red Sox activated LHP Drew Pomeranz from the 10-day disabled list.

Pomeranz will make his season debut Friday versus the A's after he suffered a flexor strain during spring training. The left-hander wasn't overly sharp during two rehab outings (5/9 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings), so fantasy owners might be wise to give him a start to knock the rust off before activating him.
Apr 20 - 2:42 PM
Yusniel Diaz - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers OF prospect Yusniel Diaz went 3-for-4 with two walks on Thursday for Double-A Tulsa.

It was Diaz's first game of the season, and it was a good one. The 21-year-old outfielder oozes fantasy potential thanks to his above-average hit tool and plus speed, and there's some power coming as well. He needs to show more consistency, but considering his age and inexperience, it's unfair to hold that against him just yet. Diaz could be a top-of-the-order hitter for the Dodgers before the end of the decade.
Apr 20 - 2:40 PM
James Shields - S - White Sox

James Shields will start on Friday against the Astros.

Shields took the loss while making a relief appearance in the 14th inning of Wednesday's game against the A's, but he threw just 28 pitches and has apparently told manager Rick Renteria he's good to take his regular turn. The club had considered using Lucas Giolito on Friday, but he'll remain Saturday's starter.
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Source: Chicago White Sox on Twitter
Apr 20 - 2:38 PM
Brad Miller - 1B - Rays

Rays activated INF Brad Miller from the 10-day disabled list.

Miller has been sidelined since April 8 because of a groin strain but played in a couple rehab games with no issues. He was 6-for-27 (.222) with one home run at the plate before going on the DL.
Apr 20 - 2:32 PM
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