NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Pima Community College and Arizona Wildcats programs in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the US.
DEVELOPMENT
The Houston Astros designated former Sahuaro and Arizona catcher César Salazar for assignment on Thursday. Salazar, 30, has been a depth catcher with the Astros for the last few years. His defense is well regarded but the batting line in his career is .189/.295/.216. He used his final option year in 2025, which led to him being bumped off the roster in March of this year. He cleared waivers and remained with the Astros as a non-roster depth option. He was added back to the roster in early May when Yainer Diaz suffered an oblique strain. Salazar and Christian Vázquez have been the catching duo for the past month but Salazar has hit .056/.227/.056 in that time. Salazar will likely be on waivers next week. Since he already has one release outright in his career already, he has the right to elect free agency if he is passes through outright waivers again.
FRIDAY’S HOME RUNS
OF Aaron Walton (Arizona), Guardians A+, 2 HRs — solo HR & 3-run HR (10th and 11th HR in Single-A+ and overall this season)
Cleveland #Guardians 22yr old OF prospect Aaron Walton hit a pair of home runs tonight for Lake County giving him 11 for the season tied for the most in the farm system.
Walton leads the farm system in XBH with 28 in just 50 games.
2B) 16
3B) 1
HR) 11#GuardsBall pic.twitter.com/mKeCO3i5sB— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) June 6, 2026
FRIDAY’S STANDOUTS
OF Aaron Walton (Arizona), Guardians A+, 2-4, 2 runs, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs
1B-C Nate Baez (Ironwood Ridge), Red Sox AA, 2-5, run, 2 RBIs
SS-3B Kevin Newman (Arizona), Royals AAA, 2-4, RBI
LF-RF Rob Refsnyder (Arizona), Mariners MLB, 2-2, RBI
SS Demetrio Crisantes (Nogales), Diamondbacks AA, 1-4, 2 runs, RBI
2B Nick Gonzales (Cienega), Pirates MLB, 1-4, run, RBI
OF Isaiah Jackson (Cienega), Red Sox A+, 1-3, stolen base
RHP Michael Flynn (Arizona), Padres AAA, 0.1 IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0K (no decision)
RHP Dawson Netz (Arizona), Cubs AA, 3 IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 4BB, 2K (no decision)
RHP Chase Silseth (Arizona), Angels MLB, 1 IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 1BB, 1K (win)
Recent Transactions (Last 14 days)
Thursday, June 4
Cesar Salazar – Designated for Assignment (Houston Astros)
Tuesday, June 2
Demetrio Crisantes – Assigned to Amarillo Sod Poodles (AA) (Arizona Diamondback)
Monday, June 1
Andrew Nardi – Transferred to 60-day IL (Miami Marlins)
Saturday, May 30
Chase Davis – IL-7 Springfield Cardinals placed OF Chase Davis on the 7-day injured list (St. Louis Cardinals)
Andrew Nardi – IL-15 Left rib cage stress reaction (Miami Marlins)
Jared Oliva – Assigned to Sacramento River Cats (AAA) for rehab (San Francisco Giants)
Kevin Stevens – Assigned to FCL Yankees (Rk) for rehab (New York Yankees)
Friday, May 29
Matt Fraizer – Assigned to FCL Red Sox (Rk) for rehab (Boston Red Sox)
Spencer Packard – Assigned to Tacoma Rainiers (AAA) (Seattle Mariners)
Tuesday, May 26
Hunter Alberini – Assigned to Columbia Fireflies (A) (Kansas City Royals)
Demetrio Crisantes – Assigned to Hillsboro Hops (A+) for rehab (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Adonys Guzman – Assigned to Salem RidgeYaks (A) (Boston Red Sox)
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