The Washington Nationals, despite being out of playoff contention, are focused on evaluating their young talent, including the anticipated promotion of Darren Baker and the impactful performances of Dylan Crews and James Wood. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a September call-up of reliever Michael Petersen to bolster their bullpen for a postseason run. Similarly, the Detroit Tigers have seen an emergence of young players like Colt Keith and Parker Meadows, contributing to their unexpected playoff push. The Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies are also leveraging their minor league talent, with Vance Honeycutt and Scott Kingery expected to make key contributions in September.