Caught Stealing Highlights - August 27, 2025

Major League Spotlight In Toronto, Minnesota’s rookie backstop Mickey Gasper thwarted the Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement with a throw to second base that ended the eighth inning, preserving a 5-4 lead just before the Twins’ four-run ninth-inning rally for a 7-5 victory at Rogers Centre.

International League Recap At AutoZone Park, the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds pounced on the Oklahoma City offense but also suffered on the basepaths: Noah Mendlinger and Matt Lloyd were both tagged out attempting steals, marking two of the team’s three caught-stealing instances in their 4-2 win.

Seasonal Impact

• Gasper’s throw to nail Clement adds to his burgeoning reputation behind the plate, complementing his offensive breakthrough with a ninth-inning homer earlier in the contest.
• Mendlinger and Lloyd’s outs on the bases drop their stolen-base success rates, a cautionary note as Memphis chases a postseason berth.