With summer heating up and the trade deadline approaching, the prospect pipeline will pick up as teams look to see how their top prospects handle the big leagues. Here are three from the National League who have earned their opportunity.

Marlins starter Eury Perez, in his second start since his return from Tommy John surgery, gave up one run on four hits with three walks and no strikeouts.

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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (42-29) | LHP Ranger Suarez | Since his return from the injured list on May 4, the southpaw has regained the form that made him an All-Star for the first time in 2024, with a 2.32 ERA in eight starts. While he hasn't been quite as dominant, Suarez has quickly compiled a case for himself for the 2025 ASG.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl should be a National League All-Star this season. He has had a monster year for Cincinnati. He currently ranks third in the National League in WAR (Wins Above Replacement) behind Pete Crow-Armstrong from the Cubs and Andy Pages from the Dodgers.

Hartlepool United defender Dan Dodds has signed for National League North side South Shields.

Goalkeeper Nick Townsend has joined National League side Eastleigh following his departure from Newport County. The Antigua and Barbuda international was offered a new deal by The Exiles, but decided to leave Rodney Parade after seven years and 209 appearances.

Liam Hicks is 2nd among National League rookies with a .272 batting average. He has 4 home runs and 24 RBI for the Marlins. “It’s a hard game. Yeah, it’s been a good start, hopefully can keep it going,” Hicks told FanDuel Sports Network on June 11th.

Alun Armstrong has been appointed as the new manager of National League club Gateshead as the former Middlesbrough striker returns to the dugout after two years away

The Washington Nationals are one of the teams that look destined to be sellers ahead of the trade deadline. They have made some strides on the field, but don’t