Late Homers Decide Minor-League Nights, Top Prospect Reported With Arm Fatigue

Clutch late hitting and strong middle relief are shaping roster moves while a developing arm issue clouds a ranked prospect’s near-term availability.

Overview

Erie SeaWolves beat the Akron RubberDucks 3-2 on Friday when Thayron Liranzo launched a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning.
The Columbus Clippers defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 9-4 as Daniel Schneemann hit a 403-foot, three-run homer and Alfonsin Rosario recorded his first Triple-A home run.
Erie’s middle relief was decisive with Yosber Sanchez and Wandisson Charles allowing only two baserunners in 3.2 combined innings and Trevin Michael earning his sixth save.
Akron’s staff still showed pitchability despite the loss, recording 14 strikeouts; Cam Walty made his first Double-A start and Jack Jasiak delivered three scoreless innings.
Braylon Doughty was pushed back from a scheduled Double-A start because of reported arm fatigue and will be checked out, a development that could affect short-term rotation plans for the organization.