MLB Futures Game 2024: Top Storylines and Prospects to Know

The stars of tomorrow will shine on the grand stage of All-Star week in the MLB Futures Game in Arlington, Texas at Globe Life Field.

The brightest young stars of professional baseball's future will have an opportunity to showcase their talents and give fans a reason to be excited about what is to come through the pipeline for their favorite teams.

Ahead of the annual exhibition, find out when and where to watch the game and which two prospects you should most keep an eye on with this preview.

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024: Ethan Salas #90 of the San Diego Padres looks on after the team's 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox in a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on February 28, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Date: Saturday, July 13

Time: 4:00 p.m. ET

TV: MLB Network

Streaming: MLB.com and the MLB app

Broadcast Team: Melanie Newman, Mark DeRosa, Jonathan Mayo, and Sande Charles

Top Prospect to Watch: Dylan Crews

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2024: Dylan Crews #3 of the Washington Nationals prepares to bat during the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 21, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The second overall pick by the Washington Nationals in the 2023, Crews is the No. 4 top prospect according to MLB.com and has spent 2024 proving why.

Playing for the AAA Rochester Red Wings, he has accumulated 74 hits and eight home runs in 277 at-bats. He has driven in 49 runs and tallied a slash line of .267/.331/.764, per MiLB.com.

The center-fielder has a flawless 1.000 fielding percentage thus far in his minor league career in 724.1 innings at the position. He has also played right field and was equally as flawless, indicating he has the ability to be a quality defender in the big leagues.

As a hitter, he has struggled against off-speed stuff but he spent his time at LSU proving he could make the necessary adjustments to his approach at the plate.

How he continues to do so could determine the timetable for his eventual call-up to a Nationals team that is suddenly brimming with intriguing, exciting young talent, including CJ Abrams at shortstop.

Top Prospect to Watch: Druw Jones

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 16, 2024: Druw Jones #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 16, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones has worked steadily this season, hoping to push his way through the team's single-A affiliate, the Visalia Rawhide.

In 251 at-bats, Jones has blasted five homers, driven in 41 RBI, and established a slash line of .275/.391/.805.

Jones has a career fielding percentage of .972 in center field.

In his first season in the minors, he struggled to find his bat, recording just six extra-base hits before injury sidelined him. He added five more after returning from the IL.

Jones strikes out more than he should, amassing 87 thus far in 2024 in 251 at-bat, per MiLB.com.

He has nine stolen bases to this point in the season, matching his 2023 total.

While he continues to develop as a hitter, he has the opportunity to showcase his abilities against others at similar points in their progression.

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You can view the full roster of prospects for Saturday's game at this link.