Baseball Digest Daily's own Matt LaPorta returned to Double-A Huntsville's line up on Thursday after running into the right field wall and leaving the Sounds' game on Tuesday. On Friday, LaPorta, the Brewer's top prospect according to Baseball America, left the team to be with his ailing grandfather. He’s expected back on Tuesday. Our thoughts are with Matt and his family.
Nationals first base prospect Chris Marrero was placed on the disabled list with an injury to his right ankle. Marrero, Washington's top prospect according to Baseball America, injured the ankle while sliding into home plate during Wednesday's game against the Winston-Salem Warthogs. There's speculation that he could be done for the season.
Diamondbacks right-hander prospect Max Scherzer was placed on Triple-A Tucson's disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and fatigue. The time frame for Scherzer’s recovery is unclear. The fourth-ranked prospect by Baseball America retired all 13 batters he faced in his major league debut, but was optioned to Tuscon on June 13 when the Diamondback's needed bullpen help.
The Rangers called up catching prospect Max Ramirez to replace Gerald Laird was placed on the 15-day disabled list after pulling his right hamstring on Friday night. Ramirez, the Rangers’ 23rd-ranked prospect by Baseball America, is leading the Texas League with a 1.079 OPS and 16 home runs.
Cubs closer prospect Jose Ceda was promoted to Double-A Tennessee. Ceda, Chicago’s fourth-ranked prospect by Baseball America, became the Smokie’s closer and has six strikeouts in 3.3 innings.
Phillies center field prospect Greg Golson went on the disabled list due to a strained left wrist. Philadelphia's seventh-ranked prospect by Baseball America has 17 steals for Double-A Reading, but is leading the Eastern League with 77 strikeouts.
In his first start since May, Orioles right-hander prospect Pedro Beato pitched five scoreless innings for the Rookie GCL Orioles. Baltimore's ninth-ranked prospect according to Baseball America had been suffering from a sore right shoulder.
Cleveland right-hander prospect Tony Sipp made this first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2007. The Indians’ 12th-ranked prospect according to Baseball America had struck out one and walked one in one inning with the GCL Indians.
Other Prospect Moves:
Right-hander Evan Meek (#19 Pirates prospect, BA) was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Right-hander Mario Alvarez (#21 Dodgers prospect, BA) was placed on the disabled list with a sore right elbow for the second time this month.

Left-hander Dustin Richardson (#22 Red Sox prospect, BA) was placed on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. Richard should be out for a week and then pitch occasionally for two to three weeks.

Left-hander Steve Hammond (#23 Brewers prospect, BA) was promoted to Double-A Nashville and is expected to make his first start on Sunday.

Left-hander Dusty Hughes (#28 Royals prospect, BA) was promoted to Triple-A Omaha.