Pipeline preview: Hader looks to turn things around

Here’s a look at top prospects to watch Saturday in Minor League action:

Hitter to watch: Bobby Bradley (Indians’ No. 3), Lynchburg vs. Carolina (6:30 p.m. ET)

With two homers and seven RBIs over his past five games, it’s safe to say Bradley is locked in. In addition to slugging his 18th homer of the season in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Friday, the 20-year-old also showed off patience at the plate, drawing a pair of walks. Bradley scored three runs and impacted the game in several ways, a trend he’d obviously like to continue into the weekend.

Pitcher to watch: Josh Hader (Brewers’ No. 4), Colorado Springs vs. Round Rock (8:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Triple-A competition has gotten the better of Hader lately as the lefty has surrendered 18 earned runs over his past 15 2/3 innings (four starts). The No. 52 overall prospect hasn’t pitched into the sixth inning since mid-June, and his current stretch is the most adversity he’s faced all year. This will be a good test for Hader, who is more than capable of making adjustments and putting this rough patch behind him.

Duel of the Day: Tyler Danish (White Sox No. 10) vs. Chad Kuhl (Pirates’ No. 16), Charlotte vs. Indianapolis (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Danish got roughed up a bit in his first few Triple-A starts, but the 21-year-old gave up just one run in five innings in his last outing. That appearance was Danish’s best since he was optioned to Triple-A on June 14. The right-hander struggled in two of three relief outings with the White Sox this year, but if he can build on that last start, he may find himself back up in the Majors before the season is over.

Kuhl spent the past three weeks with the Pirates, and after a decent showing in the Majors, will be …

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