Payton Tolle blanks White Sox for six innings

Parker missed a two-run homer in the seventh inning by a matter of feet as he turned on a 101-mph heater from hard-throwing righty Miguel Sime Jr. to give the American League a commanding 5-1 lead in the final frame. He came around to score on a single from Ralphy Velazquez a couple batters later. The 19-year-old shortstop has blossomed into Toronto’s top prospect and figures to pair with Arjun Nimmala to create a formidable infield tandem down the road.

Anderson drew the starting assignment for the American League and delivered a near-flawless 10-pitch frame that perfectly encapsulated the polish that has made him one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. He coaxed a pop up from Eli Willits and got Roldy Brito to ground out before surrendering an opposite-field single to Jesús Made. He managed to get out of the frame unscathed by inducing a deep fly ball from Charlie Condon. He averaged 94.3 mph on his four-seam fastball and topped out at 95.4 mph. The 22-year-old southpaw has authored a dominant professional debut, compiling a pristine 1.36 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 108/10 K/BB ratio across 72 2/3 innings over 14 starts at Double-A Arkansas. He’s on track to reach Seattle later this summer and offers enough strikeout upside to make an immediate fantasy impact upon arrival.

Wood drew the starting assignment for the National League in what could soon be his major-league home ballpark, allowing a leadoff single to Leo De Vries on a two-strike fastball before quickly settling in. He retired Franklin Arias, Ralphy Velazquez and Walker Jenkins on just seven pitches to escape the inning without further damage. He averaged 96.7 mph on his four-seam fastball and topped out at 97.7 mph during the 11-pitch outing. The hard-throwing 22-year-old could factor into Philadelphia’s postseason plans in a shorter relief role if the organization opts to accelerate his timeline to the big leagues.

Hernandez opened the second inning by fanning Blake Mitchell on an 87.8-mph changeup, induced a foul pop up from Caleb Bonemer and finished the frame by blowing a 99-mph fastball past Ike Irish on the outer edge. He averaged a sizzling 99.5 mph, hitting triple digits three times, while topping out at 101 mph in the 14-pitch appearance. The 20-year-old prodigy, selected sixth overall in last year’s MLB Draft, has a chance to finish the season as the consensus top pitching prospect in baseball. With top-of-the-rotation stuff and a rapidly accelerating trajectory, it’s not hyperbolic to say that Hernandez profiles as a potential fantasy ace alongside Paul Skenes once he arrives in Pittsburgh.

Scarborough struck out Josue De Paula and got Alfredo Duno to fly out to deep center field before surrendering a two-out single to Ethan Salas. He escaped the frame without any damage by coaxing a fly ball to left field from Luis Peña. The 21-year-old has posted a solid 3.90 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 31/10 K/BB ratio across 27 2/3 innings for High-A Hickory after making his season debut on May 15. He missed the first couple weeks of the year, including most of spring training, working his way back after undergoing offseason surgery to remove a malignant melanoma. Scarborough isn’t overpowering, but he’s an interesting pitching prospect with excellent fastball command. He has a chance to reach the big leagues as a mid-rotation starter with enough strikeout upside to matter in fantasy leagues.

Doyle’s 24-pitch outing perfectly encapsulated where he’s at in his development as he looked dominant early on, fanning Franklin Arias on an 87.8-mph splitter before getting Ralphy Velazquez to swing through a 98-mph heater at the top of the zone. His fastball command wavered immediately afterwards as he issued two-out free passes to Walker Jenkins and Blake Mitchell before getting out of the frame when Jenkins was thrown out attempting to steal third base. The 22-year-old southpaw, who was selected fifth overall in last year’s MLB Draft, has big-time strikeout stuff thanks to a deceptive delivery and should make an impact for fantasy managers if his command continues to improve.

Eyanson was summoned to record the final out of the fourth inning with the potential go-ahead run in scoring position. He walked Ethan Salas before generating an inning-ending fly ball to center field from Luis Peña. The 21-year-old righty has been one of this season’s biggest pitching breakout prospects, posting a pristine 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 71/20 K/BB ratio across 55 2/3 innings between Double-A Portland and High-A Greenville. He’s routinely sitting in the mid-90s with his fastball, averaging 93.6 mph in this showcase, and should continue to move quickly through Boston’s system after being selected in the third round of last year’s MLB Draft.

Sloan got the call to work the fifth inning for the American League and managed to protect a one-run lead, needing just 17 pitches in the process. He got Josiah Hartshorn and Gavin Kilen to ground out harmlessly before coughing up a two-out double to power-hitting Dakota Jordan. He won a six-pitch battle with top prospect Jesús Made to escape the frame with a one-run lead intact. The 20-year-old possesses some of the most impressive arsenals in the minors and has a chance to reach Seattle later this summer where he would make sense as a relief weapon heading into the postseason.

Walton had been designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday. The versatile 32-year-old infielder hit .319 (29-for-91) with three long balls and 12 RBI in 97 plate appearances during his time with the Halos. He’ll help to bolster the A’s bench.

The 32-year-old lefty will be away from the team for Sunday’s first half finale against the Phillies. Due to the timing of the All-Star break, Valdez isn’t expected to miss any starts while he is away. Andre Granillo, who was claimed off of waivers from the Nationals on Saturday, will take his place on the Tigers’ active roster.