Brady Smith emerges as promising prospect for Tigers following Skubal trade

Brady Smith, acquired in the Tarik Skubal trade with the Dodgers, is noted for his potential to rise in the prospect rankings. Baseball America identified the 21-year-old right-handed pitcher as one of five prospects ready to climb, following an analysis. Smith commands attention with impressive strikeout numbers, despite a challenging record while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He joins high Single-A West Michigan and has shown improved performance this season, including a notable strikeout-to-walk ratio in June. This marks his first healthy professional season.

• 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Brady Smith, new Tigers prospect, could be 'ready to climb rankings,' outlet writes