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- Josiah Hartshorn, new top-100 prospect, gives Cubs fans looking to future new name to get excited about
Josiah Hartshorn, a 19-year-old switch-hitting prospect for the Cubs, has excelled in the minors with a .302 average, 13 home runs, and 56 RBIs, earning a spot on MLB.com's top 100 prospects list. The Cubs signed him for a $2 million bonus in the sixth round, emphasizing his ability to hit from both sides, though team president Jed Hoyer notes he still has developmental steps ahead. Cubs manager Craig Counsell criticized recent rainout decisions affecting the team's schedule.
- Tigers OF Wenceel Perez suffers face injury in freak training room accident
Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez suffered a left eye injury when a plyometric band snapped during a training session. The Tigers have experienced multiple injuries this season, including a similar accident involving catcher Jake Rogers and the placement of second baseman Gleyber Torres on the injured list.