What happened: The Minnesota Twins named Marco Raya and Ryan Sprock as their minor league players of the month. The organization announced the honors on Tuesday to recognize standout performances across its farm system.

Why it matters: The honors underscore the progress of key prospects in the development pipeline. For Raya, the award follows his recent promotion, as the Twins called him up for his MLB debut in late June.

What to watch: The club will continue to evaluate its minor league talent as the season progresses.