Lazaro Montes is absolutely on another planet right now, racking up three more homers this past week, including an INSIDE-THE-PARK blast that just proves this guy is built different. The 21-year-old slugger officially shattered his career high of 32 dingers from last season, now sitting at a mind-blowing 35 long balls on the year. August has been nothing short of ridiculous for Montes, as he’s slashing an insane .340/.417/.792 with seven homers just this month alone.
Montes: An Absolute Monster With 40 Homers In Sight
We’re watching a power hitter emerge right before our eyes, folks. Lazaro Montes has a legitimate shot at hitting 40 home runs this season, a feat that would put him amongst the most formidable sluggers across all of minor league baseball. Yeah, his extreme offensive approach makes him a bit of a polarizing prospect, but when the results are this dominant, at some point, you just gotta let the numbers do the talking. Given his track record of just mashing everything, Montes is looking like a seriously strong candidate to contribute to the big league roster as early as next season. Imagine that power coming to T-Mobile Park!
Future M’s Arms Are Dealing Even When The Travs Struggle
While Montes is tearing it up, the Arkansas Travelers had a rough go this week, dropping five of six games against the always tough Tulsa Drillers. This was supposed to be a real test between two of the best Double-A teams, and unfortunately, the Travs just didn’t have any answers. A postseason berth, once a real possibility, is now looking like a pipedream as they sit seven games out. But hey, it wasn’t all bad news! Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan absolutely brought the heat. Anderson dazzled, going 5.2 innings with just two hits, zero runs, and seven strikeouts. Sloan, who’s had a magical year himself, shut down one of the best lineups in MiLB as a 20-year-old, tossing 5.2 innings with only one run allowed and striking out nine. How the M’s handle the development of these two arms will be huge for next season’s roster construction.
Tacoma’s Rolling, Even If It’s Too Late
Over in Tacoma, the Rainiers have been absolutely rolling lately, taking five of six against Reno in what was one of their best series all season. The offense is finally firing on all cylinders and looks like it’s capable of carrying a team. It’s a bummer that it’s too late for them to have any realistic hope of a playoff run, but a strong end to the season means fans are at least getting some good baseball they’ve been craving. What a way to finish out strong!
So, what’s next? Keep your eyes glued to Lazaro Montes as he chases that 40-homer mark and beyond. Watch for Anderson and Sloan to continue dealing and pushing their development. The future of the Emerald City’s baseball team is looking pretty bright with these guys in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to see them make their mark.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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