Article: Brewers Minor League Link Report (5/27): The Young Stars Shine in Biloxi

[Jim Goulart]

It's admittedly hard not to bring frustration from the big-league Brewers to our daily review of the minor league action. This is supposed to be a safe haven and a distraction from troubles there. That being said, there are over four full months left in the MLB and AAA seasons, over three full months at the lower levels. Heck, the rookie levels haven't even started yet. We've got the MLB draft coming up, which will bring some new college-age faces to the A-ball levels. So much to look forward to, and we'll be here for it.

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 TRANSACTIONS:

- INF Andruw Monasterio contract selected by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing injured Willy Adames)
- RHP Jake Cousins recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville
- LHP Ethan Small optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers
- LHP Alex Claudio (currently at AAA Nashville) designated for assignment
- RHP Abner Uribe activated from the AA Biloxi 7-day injured list
- C Jason Lopez placed on the AA Biloxi Development List as of May 26

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Final: Iowa (Cubs) 5, Nashville 1

Via the Sounds' site, we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of your season-long Link Report routine:

Big Inning Sinks Las Vihuelas - Four-run fourth from Des Moines proves too much in 5-1 loss

Pre-Game Media Notes

Box Score / Game Log

First of all, here's the background on the Sounds' Hispanic alter-identity. 

Yes, LHP Clayton Andrews allowed a two-run single upon entering the game in the 4th, but the subsequent three scoreless innings he gave Manager Rick Sweet were big. Starting RHP Caleb Boushley's control issues in 2023 have been uncharacteristic.

Just playing armchair GM, but if the Brewers were to cut bait on Jesse Winker and plug in Mr. Singleton into the DH spot for the remainder of 2023, it'd be a net positive. It sure would be a lot more fun. The front office did provide him with an offseason 40-man roster spot for a while.

Luke Voit only has four plate appearances against LHP's in his rehab stint (0-for-2, two walks).

My goodness, do we miss Sal Frelick highlights.
 

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Final: Biloxi 10, Montgomery (Rays) 4

Via the Shuckers' site:

Rodriguez Sets Career-High with 11 Strikeouts, Shuckers Offense Explodes in 10-4 Win - Shuckers use a five-run second and a four-run seventh to cruise to a win over the Biscuits

Pre-Game Media Notes 

Box Score / Game Log

Busy night for the Shuckers from a video perspective, check out the nine clips the team tweeted out on Saturday night via their media feed on the platform.

And then MLB Pipeline summarized the evening of a certain top Brewers farmhand, not sure "roped" should have been the go-to word here, but we'll take it.

Chourio would be thrown out on his 3rd stolen base attempt, so is now 12-for-13.

Carlos Rodriguez doesn't turn 22 years old until November, folks.

After walking seven combined in his prior two starts (spanning nine innings), that goose-egg in the base on balls column here is glorious.

Run allowed aside, welcome back, Abner Uribe.

Biloxi attendance over 3,100? Not via the video. They must be issuing plenty of comp tickets at the MGM Casino that are going sparingly used.

A reminder to frequent the archived pre-game interview page - Manager Mike Guerero spoke with Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake Friday, and looking forward to when this is released later on Sunday AM.

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Final:  Cedar Rapids (Twins) 7, Wisconsin 1

Via the Timber Rattlers' site:

Rattlers Miss Their Chances and Fall in Cedar Rapids - Wisconsin strands nine and watches Kernels cash in their opportunities

Pre-Game Media Notes (Download Link) via the team's Virtual Press Box

Box Score / Game Log

RHP Max Lazar entered in the 6th and allowed three runs in that frame. If you glossed over or skipped the game summary linked above, go back and revisit the three paragraphs beginning with "The Kernels loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom the sixth inning". Talk about tough breaks for Max.

The six K's vs. zero walks for RHP Stiven Cruz was encouraging. Easy math when combining the two Brewer Nicaraguan RHP's on Saturday: Rodriguez / Cruz 17 K's, zero walks. Cruz is actually two weeks older than his compatriot, and still plenty young for High-A!

Lineup-wise, this group is pretty much "it is what it is". Eric Brown, Jr., with ten hits in his prior four games, was 0-for-5 here. Robert Moore and his sub-.200 average sat this one out.
 

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That's noon Central for many of you that may jump online to catch Voice of the Mudcats Greg Young, Jr.

Yes, it's big for Sunday, as the Carolina League standings tell us.
 

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Enjoy your Sunday, everyone.

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