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Relief Roundup: Aaron Nola does it all for the Philadelphia Phillies

By Benjamin Chase

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 09: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets during game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 9, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 09: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets during game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 9, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Already on his third organization, Enyel De Los Santos has a fascinating story as he was an “old” signing at 19 years old with the Mariners, then getting traded that offseason to the Padres, where he developed into one of their best prospects before he was traded again this offseason to the Phillies.

De Los Santos just continued his remarkable path, posting a 1.89 ERA over 16 starts with a 31/87 BB/K over 95 1/3 innings. He will make his major league debut on Tuesday night for the Phillies after getting the call on Monday.

Today’s AAA Game to Watch

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AAA International League

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AAA Pacific Coast League

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AA Featured Performer

Knowing he had some issues with his arm that could require surgery, Peruvian-born Jesus Luzardo fell from a 1st round talent in the 2016 draft to a 3rd round selection by the Washington Nationals. He did end up missing all of his draft season and a big chunk of 2017 after having surgery on his elbow, but once he was back on the mound, he was incredibly impressive. The Athletics acquired him last July from Washington and were aggressive with his assignment to start the year, placing him in high-A.

The assignment proved not aggressive enough as he was moved up to AA after just 3 incredibly impressive starts, and he really hasn’t slowed down in AA, as the 20-year-old has moved firmly to the top of the Oakland farm system ranks and into the realm of the top 25-30 prospects in all of baseball. On Monday night, Luzardo faced Springfield and dominated, going 6 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits and a walk, striking out 10.

Today’s AA Game to Watch

Two pitchers that have had early season success at a lower level square off tonight as Mississippi and Bruce Zimmermann (and his amazing mustache) travel to Birmingham to take on Bernardo Flores and Birmingham.

AA Eastern League

No scheduled games

AA Southern League

Montgomery Biscuits @ Tennessee Smokies
Mississippi Braves @ Birmingham Barons
Chattanooga Lookouts @ Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Mobile BayBears @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Jackson Generals @ Biloxi Shuckers

AA Texas League

No scheduled games

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