Watch LIVE: Dodgers top prospects De Paula, Hope clash with Padres' Salas at Double-A

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Thursday

8 p.m. ET: San Antonio Missions (SD) vs. Tulsa Drillers (LAD)
Ethan Salas (SD No. 2) burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old at Single-A -- and reached Double-A -- in 2023. His two seasons since have been beset by injuries and lackluster production, but the former top international prospect might be all the way back. Salas closed last week by homering in back-to-back games for the first time since he belted four homers over three days in July of his rookie campaign. While Salas looks to stay hot at the dish, he’ll also have the tall task of backstopping pitchers against the Dodgers’ top two prospects in Josue De Paula (LAD No. 1/MLB No. 12) and Zyhir Hope (LAD No. 2/MLB No. 22). The pair of lefty outfielders can do it all offensively with plus power and a penchant for stealing bases. De Paula entered the week with a .333/.473/.431 slash line and seven steals through 20 games.

Friday

6:30 p.m. ET: Lakeland Flying Tigers (DET) vs. Bradenton Marauders (PIT)
The first batter Seth Hernandez (PIT No. 2/MLB No. 24) faced as a pro laced a triple and later scored. Not a single runner has crossed the plate against the 19-year-old right-hander since then. Hernandez tops all Minor Leaguers with a 16.94 K/9 and ranks in the top five in ERA (0.53), WHIP (0.53) and average-against (.074). In other words, Hernandez has been downright filthy. Looking to end Hernandez’s dominance over Florida State League hitters will be fellow 2025 first-rounder Jordan Yost (DET No. 9). The 19-year-old is the latest addition to the Tigers’ strong shortstop core in the Minors and pairs strong plate discipline with elite contact skills.

Saturday

1:05 p.m. ET: Lehigh Valley IronPigs (PHI) vs. Syracuse Mets (NYM)
Jonah Tong (NYM No. 2/MLB No. 42) led all Minor Leaguers with 179 strikeouts last season, and he’s back to his high-whiff ways this year. The 22-year-old right-hander entered the week tied for the most punchouts in the Minors (36). Also front and center for Syracuse will be AJ Ewing (NYM No. 3/MLB No. 85). The 2023 draftee will be competing in his first series at Triple-A after slashing .349/.481/.571 over 18 games at Double-A to earn the early-season callup. The Phillies affiliate's roster is chock full of Major League contributors, including outfielders Otto Kemp and Bryan De La Cruz.

5:05 p.m. ET: Arkansas Travelers (SEA) vs. Wichita Wind Surge (MIN)
It’s not often that a prospect gets compared to a mythical beast, but 6-foot-5 Ryan Sloan (SEA No. 3/MLB No. 28) isn’t just any prospect. The 20-year-old, whose legs were compared to those of a centaur by Mariners righty Bryan Woo during Spring Training, pairs a four-seamer that can touch 100 mph with a plus slider and changeup, creating a devastating mix for hitters. During his last start for Double-A Arkansas, Sloan matched his career high with seven strikeouts over 4 2/3 frames. Seattle’s affiliate also brings fire power on offense in the form of 6-foot-5 slugger Lazaro Montes (SEA No. 4/MLB No. 37) and bat-first second baseman Michael Arroyo (SEA No. 5/MLB No. 58). For the Twins affiliate, Hendry Mendez (MIN No. 12) brings the thump. The 6-foot-3 outfielder entered the week with the ninth-best OPS in the Texas League (.935).

Sunday

5:05 p.m. ET: Biloxi Shuckers (MIL) vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (MIA)
At 18 years old, Jesús Made (MIL No. 1/MLB No. 3) is the youngest player at Double-A. That hasn’t seemed to matter. The switch-hitting shortstop -- who is 5.2 years younger than his average opponent -- entered the week in the Southern League's top 10 with an .887 OPS and tied for second in the Minors with three triples. Made’s five-tool potential is always on full display, but his speed -- showcased in a three-steal game on April 23 -- has been the most impactful so far this season. Anchoring the lineup for Pensacola will be Dillon Lewis (MIA No. 10). The 6-foot-3 outfielder, acquired in the deal that sent Ryan Weathers to New York, hit 22 homers and stole 26 bases last season.