2022 Minor League Transaction Thread

[Ro Mueller]

Arizona Complex League commences action tomorrow(!) and the Brewers Blue and Gold rosters have been updated:
Brewers Blue: https://www.milb.com/arizona-complex/roster/5430
Brewers Gold: https://www.milb.com/arizona-complex/roster/406

Promotions (youngest to oldest):

• C Felipe Valderrama to ACL Blue
• C Jason Ollarve to ACL Gold
• INF Ney Serrano to ACL Blue ($360k bonus Jan 2021; .707 OPS in 173 PAs)
• INF Gregory Barrios to ACL Gold ($1m bonus Jan 2021; .549 OPS in 116 PAs)
• INF Jonatan Guzman to ACL Blue (signed Jan 2021; yet to debut)
• INF Daniel Guilarte to ACL Blue ($1m bonus Jan 2021; yet to debut)
• OF Luis Castillo to ACL Gold (signed Jan 2021; .629 OPS in 156 PAs)
• RHP Henrison Mota to ACL Gold (25.1 IP, 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 12.1 K/9)
• OF Eduarh Colina to ACL Gold (.741 OPS in 190 PAs)
• RHP Jesus Rivero to ACL Blue (28.1 IP, 2.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 12.1 K/9)
• RHP Patricio Aquino to ACL Gold (44IP, 2.66 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 11.0 K/9)
• RHP Gerson Caldazilla to ACL Gold (45 IP, 2.80 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 7.0 K/9) 
• INF Alexander Perez to ACL Blue
• RHP Rosmel Reyes to ACL Blue
• RHP Yorman Galindez to ACL Gold (a 2022 signing)
• LHP Junior Castillo to ACL Blue (41.1 IP, 3.05 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 7.8 K/9)
• OF Diego Larez to ACL Gold (.753 OPS in 149 PAs)
• RHP Arielbi Gonzalez to ACL Blue (43,1 IP, 2.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 7.9 K/9)
• RHP Delson Guzman to ACL Gold
• RHP Jared Albir to ACL Blue
• RHP Alexander Vallecillo to ACL Blue (40 IP, 1.80 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 8.1 K/9)
• OF Rafael Martinez to ACL Gold (.774 OPS in 85 PAs)
• RHP Domingo Mejia to ACL Gold (50 IP, 1.98 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 12.1 K/9)

[ClosetBrewerFan]

Do we know where Logan Henderson is?

[ARobsBrewCrew]

2 hours ago, ClosetBrewerFan said:

Do we know where Logan Henderson is?

He underwent elbow surgery to insert a screw in his elbow back in mid-March, last update I received was that he hoped to be on the mound in a game in early to mid-July.

[CheeseheadInQC]

No real shock that Brailin Rodriguez is on the IL. Have to think he would have been in Carolina otherwise given his late season call up last year.

[Ro Mueller]

- INF Jadher Areinamo assigned to ACL Brewers Gold from High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- RHP Bryce Milligan assigned to ACL Brewers Blue (he hasn't pitched since 2019, so I assume this assignment is for rehab work)

- RHP Brailin Rodriguez is listed as being ACL Brewers Blue's 60-day injured list
- INF Daniel Castillo placed on ACL Brewers Blue's 7-day injured list
- LHP Josh Shapiro is listed as being ACL Brewers Blue's 60-day injured list
- RHP Mario Perez placed on ACL Brewers Blue's 60-day injured list
- OF Larry Ernesto is listed as being on ACL Brewers Gold's 7-day injured list
- RHP Breiner Carvajal placed on ACL Brewers Gold's 7-day injured list

[Joseph Zarr]

I'm just going to comment on the notion of 16-18 yo's pursuing professional baseball dreams. If the first stop is the ACL after the DSL, many of these young men are moving from their families and their homes to the Dominican Republic. From there, they immerse themselves in the Southwest of Arizona. I want to acknowledge this journey and the separation from family as the ultimate sacrifice to pursue that dream. Talent is obviously a part of the package - if you have boatloads you are set up for better success. But, man, what a sacrifice and what a commitment. I wish them all the best in success and fulfillment. 

[Ro Mueller]

- RHP Lucas Erceg assigned to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi
- RHP Zach Vennaro assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville
- RHP Kent Hasler assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville
- RHP Trevor Tietz assigned to ACL Brewers Blue from Low-A Carolina
- RHP Bryce Milligan released

 

[Jim Goulart]

RHP Bryce Milligan, 23 (24 in July) was drafted in the 19th round by Milwaukee in the 2019 draft out of Oklahoma City University, We never did learn the reason he missed all of the 2021 season, and even from the day he was drafted, Milligan remained one of the more anonymous players in the system, as we had found nary a feature article or highlight piece.

Milligan was very effective in his eight brief relief appearances with the Rocky Mountain Vibes in his rookie 2019 season, as evidenced at the player page link above.

Good luck to Bryce down the road. Doesn't mean it's the end, as evidenced today:

 

[Joseph Zarr]

19 hours ago, damuelle said:

- RHP Lucas Erceg assigned to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi
- RHP Zach Vennaro assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville
- RHP Kent Hasler assigned to AA Biloxi from AAA Nashville
- RHP Trevor Tietz assigned to ACL Brewers Blue from Low-A Carolina
- RHP Bryce Milligan released

 

I remember the early season - the Good Days of Tietz. He was used, in the early weeks, as the bullpen arm in bases loaded jams. He excelled in those first two outings. Since then, he seemed to struggle with putting men on base. I wish him all the best in Arizona.

[Ro Mueller]

These are NOT the transactions which I signed up for:

- RHP Victor Castaneda to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list 
- RHP Harold Chirino to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list 
- RHP Luis Contreras to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list
- RHP Justin Bullock to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list

[Joseph Zarr]

1 hour ago, damuelle said:

These are NOT the transactions which I signed up for:

- RHP Victor Castaneda to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list 
- RHP Harold Chirino to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list 
- RHP Luis Contreras to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list
- RHP Justin Bullock to AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list

Woooof. Man. That's tough. Perhaps, Harold's ninth inning melt-down was indicative of an injury? That's a huge part of the reliable Biloxi pitching staff. Not getting easier for the Shuckers!

Edit to Add: This also explains Hasler and Vennarro being 'sent down'. They obviously needed some coverage down yonder. 

[Ro Mueller]

- LHP Brandon Knarr promoted from High-A Wisconsin to AA Biloxi

[Ro Mueller]

- INF/OF Pablo Reyes optioned from MLB Brewers to AAA Nashville
- RHP Rafael Garcia is now listed on High-A Wisconsin's 60-day injured list
- RHP Logan Henderson is now listed on High-A Wisconsin's 60-day injured list

[ARobsBrewCrew]

Seems like most of the news I have posted has been negative so I’ll keep it short.  Carlos Rodriguez’ IL placement is due to an injury to his right leg, underwent season-ending surgery on Thursday according to his agent.  Can’t say if it’s ACL, achilles, etc.

[Jim Goulart]

Welcome back, Jean Carmona!

July 31, 2018:

The switch-hitting infielder, now 22 years old, was released by Baltimore in April. He had peaked at high-A in the Orioles' system.

His career numbers have been tepid, now at .243/.319/.373, with a poor ratio on the basepaths as well - 22 steals in 37 attempts, with minimal attempts in recent seasons.

His transactions log indicates the Brewers have assigned the Dominican Native to their DSL Brewers #1 squad. If so, perhaps that's for a brief "reset", we'll see.

From August 2021 -

 

[Joseph Zarr]

It would appear the Carolina Mudcats have placed Alberis Ferrer on the 7 day IL (as of 6/9). Hopefully, the young man can heal up and get a bit of a season reset. Best of luck in that recovery, Alberis.

[Ro Mueller]

- RHP Thomas Jankins was placed on AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list, retroactive to June 8

[ARobsBrewCrew]

Spoke with OF Carlos Rodriguez today and he confirmed it was indeed season-ending surgery yesterday.  There is also a possibility that his 2023 season will be delayed as well, but he said he hopes to be 100% at some point during spring training.

[Ro Mueller]

- LHP Pablo Garabitos assigned to AAA Nashville from Low-A Carolina
- INF Mark Mathias recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville
- RHP Peter Strzelecki recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville
- RHP Luke Barker optioned to AAA Nashville by MLB Brewers
- RHP Phili Silverio assigned to ACL Brewers Blue from ACL Brewers Gold

[Joseph Zarr]

On 6/10/2022 at 8:18 PM, ARobsBrewCrew said:

Spoke with OF Carlos Rodriguez today and he confirmed it was indeed season-ending surgery yesterday.  There is also a possibility that his 2023 season will be delayed as well, but he said he hopes to be 100% at some point during spring training.

What an unfortunate injury all the way around. I said it in my Minor Leage Report that day and, man, it stinks to have been ‘right’. Those non-contact injuries when athletes fall down with no contact (the camera angle was non-existent live - we only saw the aftermath as he was helped off the Diamond and into the dugout) typically mean: ACL, multiple ligaments, blown Achilles. He was playing SO well.

All this being said, at this time next year, he’ll still only be 22 yo. Plenty of time to regroup, come back stronger, and build his career. 

Thanks for all the updates @ARobsBrewCrew. Truly appreciated. Send him our best, please. He was such a joy to watch this year.
 

 

[ARobsBrewCrew]

9 hours ago, Julio Muchacho said:

Thanks for all the updates @ARobsBrewCrew. Truly appreciated. Send him our best, please. He was such a joy to watch this year.

Of course and will do!  It is even more disappointing knowing that Carlos is genuinely one of the most down to earth athletes I have ever met.  Always makes time for others whether it is media or fans.

[Ro Mueller]

- LHP Pablo Garabitos returned to Low-A Carolina from AAA Nashville
- RHP Raul Mendoza promoted from DSL Brewers-1 to ACL Brewers Blue

The promotion of Mendoza is not a surprise after he registered a 2.84 ERA in 19 DSL innings last year. He's 21 years old.

 

[Ro Mueller]

- RHP Christian Tripp promoted from Low-A Carolina to High-A Wisconsin
- RHP Max Lazar placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list
- RHP Ryan Middendorf's contract purchased from the Frontier League (Baseball Reference and his Twitter profile show him as right-handed)
- INF Jean Carmona assigned to Low-A Carolina
- RHP Phili Silverio assigned to ACL Brewers Gold from ACL Brewers Blue
- RHP Delson Guzman placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League)
- RHP Rosmel Reyes placed on the 7-day injured list (Rookie League)

 

[Neazy32]

wasnt Jean Carmona a 1mil plus international signing a few years back?? is there still anything there

[Eye Black]

17 hours ago, damuelle said:

- RHP Ryan Middendorf's contract purchased from the Frontier League (Baseball Reference and his Twitter profile show him as right-handed)

It will be Ryan Middendorf’s first opportunity in affiliated professional baseball. The 24-year old spent the past two seasons with the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League.