A couple of quick thoughts as I fill in with today's minor league recap. First of all, it appears that Jonathan Villar is making his case to join former double play partner Jose Altuve in the majors once/if Clint Barmes is traded. Of course, Villar has had no success compared to what Altuve did in the minors this season, so I doubt it happens. But, Villar did have a nice game Wednesday.
Also, one of the pitchers acquired in the Keppinger deal made his debut with the Astros, as Jason Stoffel pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout against Midland. Dallas Keuchel made another nice start, showing that he may deserve a call-up too if Wandy or Myers are traded. Don't think that will happen either, but Keuchel's a lot more likely than Villar.
One last thing: DDJ is having a nice July, hitting .321/.389/.339. If he can keep his on-base percentage around that point, he'll be valuable as a prospect even if the power doesn't come. He's also been stealing bases much more efficiently since the All-Star break, swiping 12 on 13 attempts.
Let's go through the rest of the minor leagues (except OKC, who had the night off, unexpectedly..)
Oklahoma City was rained out
Corpus Christi beat Midland 5-2
Jonathan Villar, shortstop: 1-2, 2 runs, 2 walks, double, RBI
Jimmy Paredes, third base: 1-4, run scored, double, RBI
Kody Hinze, first base: 2-3, run scored
Jake Goebbert, right field: 2-4
Brandon Wikoff, second base: 3-4, caught stealing, picked off
Dallas Keuchel, starter: 7 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), no walks, 7 Ks
Jason Stoffel, reliever: 1 IP, no hits, no runs, no walks, 1 K
Lancaster lost 10-5 to High Desert
Jose Carlos Thompson, second base: 1-2, run scored
Adam Bailey, right field: 1-4, 2 RBIs
Jonathan Meyer, third base: 2-5, double, RBI, run scored, strikeout
Lexington lost 6-5 to Charleston
Delino DeShields, Jr., second base: 2-3, stolen base, run scored, 2 RBIs, walk
Ben Heath, catcher: 2-5, double, RBI, 2 strikeouts
Tyler Burnett, designated hitter: 2-5, 2 doubles, run scored, 2 strikeouts
Telvin Nash, first base: 2-5, 3 strikeouts
Mike Foltynewicz, starter: 4 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 2 walks, 3 Ks
Gabriel Garcia, reliever: 3 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, no walks, 6 Ks
Tri-City lost 15-9 to Connecticut in 13 innings
Neiko Johnson, left field: 2-5, 3 walks, 3 steals, caught stealing home, 2 runs scored, strikeout
Jacke Healey, shortstop: 2-7, home run, double, 2 RBIs, strikeout
Matthew Duffy, third base: 2-5, double, 3 runs, RBI, walk, 2 strikeouts
Brandon Meredith, left field: 3-5, 2 runs scored, strikeout
Greeneville lost 5-0 to Kingsport
Chase Davidson, first base: 1-4, double, 3 strikeouts
Chan Moon, shortstop: 1-3, strikeout
Ruben Sosa, second base: 0-3, walk, strikeout, stolen base
Luis Ordosgoitti, starter: 4 IP, 6 hits, 4 runs, no walks, 3 Ks
GCL Astros lost 5-0 to the GCL Mets
Yonathan Mejia, designated hitter: 2-4, double, strikeout
Javaris Reynolds, center field: 1-4, 2 strikeouts,
Jean Batista, shortstop: 2-4, strikeout, stolen base
Tanner Bushue, starter: 3 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, no walks, 2 Ks
Michael Feliz, reliever: 4 IP, 5 hits, 4 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, 5 Ks