Caden Scarborough surged into the Rangers’ orbit this week, earning the Class A Carolina League Pitcher of the Week after five no-hit innings. The move up to the South Atlantic League sets the stage for his next start against Greenville (Pittsburgh org), a true test as he climbs in pro ball.

In his recent stretch, Scarborough has been dominant: five no-hit frames last week, one baserunner on a walk, and a 37-inning run that features 43 strikeouts and just six walks. His season numbers support the hype: a sub-.200 average against and a stingy OPS, with a robust 1.21 ERA over his last nine appearances.

MLB Pipeline slots him No. 8 in Texas’ system, just behind Corniell, Santos, Russell, Rosario, and Davalillo, highlighting Scarborough’s ascent as one of the more intriguing arms in the organization. His delivery is clean, with elite extension, and he’s dabbling with a sinking mid-80s changeup as he learns to mix pitches more effectively.

For fantasy managers, Scarborough is a watch-list candidate whose path to Texas isn’t guaranteed this season, but the exposure to higher levels could come quickly if he maintains his control and strikeout upside. Treat him as a longer-term dynasty hold with cautious optimism for redraft value late this season if he keeps climbing.