More good news from the farm as the MLB squad struggles to stay within reach of the playoffs. Four Diamondbacks, including the just drafted Touki Toussaint, have made their way on to MLB.com's updated Top 100 list.
Braden Shipley (47) - Not a shock as Shipley started the year in the Top 100, but he's moved up into the top half of the list and is now Arizona's #1 prospect. Numerous teams asked about the RHP with the trade deadline looming, but Arizona is very dedicated to their 2013 1st rounder.
Touki Toussiant (85) - The ink on his contract is still wet and he's making a Top 100 list already. Toussaint has only tossed 12 innings this year and scouts are already buzzing about his potential, but the organization isn't ready to anoint him their future ace just yet. Coaches need to see how he fares outside of the AZL Diamondbacks rookie level.
Aaron Blair (87) - Another subject of trade discussions that Arizona refused to part with, Blair has been on the edges of the rankings until this season. Blair has moved through three levels of the farm system (A, A-Advanced, and AA Mobile) this season, and along with Shipley looks to be the future of Arizona's rotation.
Jake Lamb (98) - This is also an expected ranking after Lamb made Baseball America's Midseason Top 50 list. He has managed to turn heads by hitting .318 with 14HR and 79RBI this year at AA Mobile, and if he keeps it up he could be in the majors before you know it. Lamb was also ranked as the #9 3B prospect by MLB.com.
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