The day’s notes:
- And the first 2016 draftee to reach full season ball is … 3B Mandy Alvarez. This year’s 17th rounder has been promoted from Short Season Staten Island to Low-A Charleston, the team announced. IF Angel Aguilar goes the other way in a corresponding move. Alvarez was hitting .345/.371/.400 (131 wRC+) with two strikeouts (!) in 62 plate appearances for the Baby Bombers.
- OF Aaron Judge will participate in the Triple-A Home Run Derby next week, it was announced. Also participating: Blue Jays DH Jesus Montero and Dodgers 3B Rob Segedin.