Top lefty SP prospect Sean Manaea has shown recent signs of taking a big step forward, and his promising command sub-indicators further support the hope that he could deliver some nice stretch-run value.

Post-hype bat Kennys Vargas emerged as the most skilled hitter in the AL during the month of July, and it was a surge that came with full underlying support.

Mike Leake looked like a rotation anchor in July, the third consecutive month that he has displayed skill improvement.

Sandy Leon's recent power surge has not come with the support of his underlying power metrics.

Hidden beneath some of the bad surface stats recently posted by Bud Norris is an elite collection of skills that haven't been able to translate into shiny stats due to extreme bad luck with his H%, S%, and hr/f rates.

Francisco Lindor is one of several young, high-upside bats whose monthly skill growth in the first half bodes well for big things from them down the stretch.

Robbie Ray's steady skill gains by month make him a strong play in the second half.

The top-shelf power of Jarrett Parker against righties over the last 12 months makes him an intriguing power stash, even in the absence of a regular role.

Hidden beneath the mediocre surface stats of Lance McCullers over the last 12 months lies an attractive and emerging skill package that includes a high rate of strikeouts and groundballs.

The skills of former top prospect Wil Myers exploded in June, putting him on pace for an age-25 breakout if he can stay healthy.

Our next Spotlight shines on Michael Pineda, whose inconsistency and chronic blowups have overshadowed his immense upside.