New York Mets' top prospect pitcher named Player of the Week

Prior to Saturday's start, Sproat's transition to Triple-A hasn't been a smooth one. Despite his scoreless outing against Rochester, the 24-year-old has gone just 4-5 in 16 starts this season with a 5.43 ERA and 49 strikeouts across 68 innings. Sproat's high ERA is primarily due to a rough May, during which he posted a 6.56 ERA. Although Sproat also posted a 4.56 ERA in June, this scoreless start is certainly a step in the right direction for the right-hander, who the Amazins' are very high on.

Sproat hasn't been the only arm that has impressed this season in Triple-A. Fellow starting pitcher and No. 5 prospect Nolan McLean has strung together an excellent season in Syracuse, as in his 14 starts this year, McLean is 5-5 with a 2.25 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 76 innings.

Strong starting pitching in the minors has been a welcome sight for the Mets, as they haven't had much success from their starters at the major league level during their 3-13 stretch, which has dropped them out of first place in the NL East.

But after Sproat's best start at the Triple-A level and with McLean continuing to raise eyebrows, the two young prospects could potentially be a part of the Mets' rotation plans down the road this season.