A's Ed Sprague discusses Leo De Vries' progress and promotion timeline

Leo De Vries remains sidelined with a finger injury as the A's evaluate his readiness for a potential promotion to Triple-A. Ed Sprague, the Athletics' Director of Player Development, stated De Vries has been performing well, despite missing several games this season. Sprague emphasized the importance of developing big-league habits for the 19-year-old while urging a balanced pace for his advancement. A recent no-hit loss by the Midland RockHounds highlighted their struggles, further fueling speculative calls for De Vries' elevation to the Aviators. He has posted a.290 batting average with 12 home runs and 33 stolen bases this season, but the organization is prioritizing long-term readiness over immediate promotions.

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