The big story is one that's already been well covered - including here - but we'll mention it again because it's that exciting: first baseman Bryce Eldridge (No. 3 CPL) has been promoted from High-A Eugene to AA Richmond at the ripe age of 19, making him more than four-and-a-half years younger than the average hitter in the Eastern League.
Between the struggles of LHP Carson Whisenhunt (No. 4 CPL) and shortstop Walker Martin (No. 7 CPL), the injury and short season of outfielder Rayner Arias (No. 5 CPL), and the graduations of LHP Kyle Harrison (No. 1 CPL), infielder Marco Luciano (No. 2 CPL), and RHP Hayden Birdsong (No. 9 CPL), and, of course, the dominance of Eldridge, the 2023 1st-round pick has become the organization's No. 1 prospect by a country mile.
Eldridge takes the spot of outfielder Vaun Brown (No. 17 CPL) on Richmond's roster, as Brown was placed on the Development List for the 2nd time this season, seemingly putting the end to a season that was equal parts disappointing and confounding.
Low-A San Jose infielder Jean Carlos Sio was activated off the 7-Day IL, so he'll get to play the final week of the season (plus playoffs!).
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