Athletics taking cautious approach with top prospects De Vries and Arnold at Double-A
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Justin Lafferty
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The article discusses how the Las Vegas Aviators (Athletics' Triple-A affiliate) have graduated several prospects to the major league roster, and highlights the next wave of top talent: infielder Leo De Vries and pitcher Jamie Arnold. Both are the A's top two prospects per MLB Pipeline (No. 2 and No. 25 overall) and will represent the organization in the MLB All-Star Futures Game. However, the Athletics are taking a cautious approach, wanting to see more development from them at the Double-A level before a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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De Vries and Arnold will represent the A's in the MLB All-Star Futures Game on Sunday in Philadelphia.
Before De Vries and Arnold make their way to the Aviators (53-32), the Athletics want to see a bit more development at the Double-A level.
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