Rays prospects and minor leagues: Prospects post strong July performances

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Several of the team’s top prospects played well in July.

In July, the Rays received strong performances from three of their top-30 prospects. Kyle Manzardo led all hitters who played most of the month with a 1.180 OPS, and his .750 slugging percentage led the organization. Jonathan Aranda was right behind with a 1.163 OPS. Junior Caminero led the organization with a .426 average and .500 on-base percentage.

JJ Goss fell out of the top 30 at some point this season, but he delivered a great July. He had a 1.73 ERA and 30 strikeouts with just four walks in 26 innings. Minor league veteran Kevin Herget had another good month, leading the organization…