These prospects could improve contending teams

There undoubtedly will be plenty of deals between now and Aug. 1, this year’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. The Red Sox have already been a bit busy, getting pitchers Brad Ziegler and Drew Pomeranz and infielder Aaron Hill.

Not every team will improve its 25-man roster by acquiring talent from other organizations. Instead, these teams might look to promote from within to bolster their postseason chances.

Some of those on this top 10 have already been called upon to help out at the highest level. Some will be making their Major League debuts when they get the call for the stretch run. All are on the current Top 100 prospects list, and their current rank is in parentheses.

 1. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Nationals (1): His two-start big league debut had some moments, but he wasn’t up long enough to make a lasting impression. Now back in Triple-A (he made a start in Hagerstown to stay on schedule), Giolito is waiting until he’s needed again as an injury replacement or otherwise.

2. Julio Urias, LHP, Dodgers (2): He’s already made eight starts and shown he can get big league hitters out, striking out 10.9 per nine. He also uncharacteristically walked 4.2 per nine, but most of that came from one six-walk outing. His time back in Triple-A will be short-lived as he’ll come back up to start in place of Clayton Kershaw on Thursday. It’s easy to forget he’s only 19.

3. Joey Gallo, 1B/3B/OF, Rangers (7): He’s been up before, and we all know that power plays anywhere. The question, as always, is will he make enough contact to tap into it at the highest level. He’s still striking out, although not as much as he has in the past, and his walk rate is up. The fact he can play both infield …

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