2024 Minor League Transaction Thread

[Jim Goulart]

NOTE: While not official as of yet, it appears both OF Yophery Rodriguez and LHP Mason Molina will be joining Wisconsin from Carolina for the Midwest League Championship Series (as per Chase Ford of @MiLB_Central).

 

[Ro Mueller]

Playoff roster shuffle:

• CF Yophery Rodriguez promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina
• LHP Mason Molina promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina
• RHP Chandler Welch promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina
• INF/OF Felix Valerio promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin
• LHP Adam Seminaris transferred to Development List from AA Biloxi
• RHP Harrison Durow transferred to Development List from High-A Wisconsin
• RHP Aidan Maldonado transferred to Development List from High-A Wisconsin

[Ro Mueller]

- INF Owen Miller of AAA Nashville placed on the temporarily inactive list

[markedman5]

 

[Ro Mueller]

- INF Owen Miller activated by AAA Nashville from temporarily inactive list
- C Andy Yerzy activated by AAA Nashville from Development List
- C Brian Navarreto placed on AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list
- RHP Logan Henderson placed on Development List by AAA Nashville

[Ro Mueller]

• SS Cooper Pratt promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin
• SS Eric Brown Jr. placed on AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list

[Ro Mueller]

 

[Ro Mueller]

- RHP Sam McWilliams promoted to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi

[Joseph Zarr]

- RHP Enoli Paredes, who had been DFA'd by the Brewers last week in a roster shuffling sequence, has been claimed by the Chicago Cubs

[Joseph Zarr]

- RHP Kevin Herget has been optioned to the Nashville Sounds by the Milwaukee Brewers

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Ro Mueller]

- RHP Mitch White elected free agency

I thought we might select the 29-year old’s contract after such a strong stretch run at AAA Nashville (2.08 ERA with 45 Ks in final 39.0 IP). Tough decision. Best of luck landing an MLB contract and starting pitching gig, Mitch!

[Joseph Zarr]

As to be expected, but made official today:

- RHP Vinny Nittoli was assigned to the Nashville Sounds

[ARobsBrewCrew]

1B Ernesto Martinez, Jr. will return to the Brewers organization in 2025 in what will be his 10th year and 8th season with the club.  He agreed to a new contract today after a few weeks of discussions.

[ARobsBrewCrew]

C Jeferson Quero celebrated his 22nd birthday today by getting some at bats in an instructional fall league game, his first game action in more than six months.

[Ro Mueller]

• OF/INF Noah Campbell released by AAA Nashville
• RHP James Meeker released by AA Biloxi
• LHP Adam Seminaris released by AA Biloxi
• 3B Ben Metzinger released by AA Biloxi
• RHP Tyler Wehrle released by High-A Wisconsin
• RHP Harrison Durow released by High-A Wisconsin
• RHP Morris Austin released by Low-A Carolina

[Joseph Zarr]

14 hours ago, ARobsBrewCrew said:

C Jeferson Quero celebrated his 22nd birthday today by getting some at bats in an instructional fall league game, his first game action in more than six months.

[Joseph Zarr]

46 minutes ago, Ro Mueller said:

• OF/INF Noah Campbell released by AAA Nashville
• RHP James Meeker released by AA Biloxi
• LHP Adam Seminaris released by AA Biloxi
• 3B Ben Metzinger released by AA Biloxi
• RHP Tyler Wehrle released by High-A Wisconsin
• RHP Harrison Durow released by High-A Wisconsin
• RHP Morris Austin released by Low-A Carolina

Is anyone checking on Clancy post-Noah Campbell release? 

[Ro Mueller]

25-year old OF/INF Noah Campbell signed with the Brewers out of the University of South Carolina in July 2020 as a non-drafted player (after we’d selected him in the 2017 draft but he didn’t sign). Campbell impressed with his bat and versatility at Low-A Carolina in 2021 (.775 OPS in 412 PAs; played all 9 positions in one game), leapfrogged to AA Biloxi in 2022 and produced solid numbers there (.792 OPS in 630 PAs over parts of 3 seasons) and struggled a bit in his initial AAA exposure (.623 OPS in 228 PAs). He had 18 HRs and 35 SBs over 4 seasons, as left field steadily became his primary position. If he seeks it, Noah should hopefully be able land another AAA job and prove his hitting chops at that level.

29-year old RHP James Meeker graduated from the University of Delaware in 2018, but didn’t sign with an MLB club until August 2021 after 3 seasons of independent ball, at one point compiling an amazing 57.1 inning scoreless streak (including his first 15.2 IP with Low-A Carolina). The 6’4” Meeker dominated at High-A Wisconsin (2.45 ERA) and at Brisbane Australia (21 scoreless innings) in 2022 before impressing at AA Biloxi in 2023 (2.33 ERA as a reliever; struggled in 8 starts). 2024 was yet another respectable year (apart from 3 blow-up outings adjusting to AAA ball), with highlights including an MLB call-up (one scoreless inning) and ending the season with an 0.86 ERA over his last 21 innings. Good luck James!

25-year old LHP Adam Seminaris joined the Brewers in November 2022 via the Hunter Renfroe trade. Injuries limited him to only 53.2 AA innings in 2023 (5.70 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 9.6 K/9) before getting some Arizona Fall League experience (5.87 ERA in 15.1 IP). The 2024 season saw Adam shift to principally bullpen work, which appeared to go quite well: 2.95 ERA with 45 Ks in 42.2 relief innings, but the spot starts and late season starts went poorly (9.84 ERA in 32 starting IP). Originally a 5th round pick of the Angels in 2020, we wish Adam success wherever his path takes him.

25-year old 3B/1B Ben Metzinger was a 7th round pick of the Brewers out of the University of Louisville in 2022. Quickly sent to High-A Wisconsin, he posted a .653 OPS in 492 PAs at that level over parts of 3 seasons, with 8 home runs and 2 stolen bases. Metzinger was essentially an organizational rover and bullpen catcher in 2024, garnering just 22 PAs (5 walks, no hits). Good luck to Ben in his next career step.

24-year old RHP Tyler Wehrle signed in July 2022 as a non-drafted player out of Tiffin University (Ohio). Wehrle carved out a multi-inning relief role at Low-A Carolina (2023) and High-A Wisconsin (2024), producing career numbers of 4.13 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 143.2 IP. Wehrle ended his 2024 season with a 5-inning shutout start at Cedar Rapids in early September. Best of luck to you in the future, Tyler!

22-year old RHP Harrison Durow signed in July 2023 as a non-drafted player out of Trinity University (Texas). Durow produced respectable results in relief work at Low-A Carolina in 2024: 4.97 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 58 IP with 6 saves. He even got a late season promotion to High-A Wisconsin (1 game – 2 scoreless innings with 3 Ks). Good luck Harrison!

24-year old RHP Morris Austin was a 10th round pick of the Brewers out of Houston Christian University in 2023. Austin proved to be a relatively reliable multi-inning bullpen arm for Low-A Carolina in 2024: 4.26 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 10.2 K/9. He also pitched one game in the playoffs (on the wrong side of 4 consecutive errors in a frustrating loss). We wish the best to Morris in his next career endeavor.

[jay87shot]

On 10/8/2024 at 6:29 PM, ARobsBrewCrew said:

1B Ernesto Martinez, Jr. will return to the Brewers organization in 2025 in what will be his 10th year and 8th season with the club.  He agreed to a new contract today after a few weeks of discussions.

Does this mean he won't need a 40 man spot?

[Joseph Zarr]

On 10/8/2024 at 3:29 PM, ARobsBrewCrew said:

1B Ernesto Martinez, Jr. will return to the Brewers organization in 2025 in what will be his 10th year and 8th season with the club.  He agreed to a new contract today after a few weeks of discussions.

Holy cow. I missed this. This is huge news. One of my very few off-season Brewers goals achieved. Gotta play this story out in entirety. Ernesto is a treasure trove in every way. Let's GO!!

@ARobsBrewCrew: Do we have any details on this contract? MLB ST invite? 40-Man? Or standard prove it MInor League contract again? Regardless, love that the org and EMJ have a continued solid working relationship. I sincerely hope he gets a very meaningful shot to enter a Brewers platoon. I believe!

[Joseph Zarr]

- RHP Taylor Clarke has elected Free Agency 

[Jim Goulart]

5 hours ago, jay87shot said:

Does this mean he (Ernesto Martinez) won't need a 40 man spot?

Correct, he won't "need" a 40-man spot, but this new 2025 minor league deal does not preclude the Brewers from adding him later this fall if they get the sense that he is a sure-fire Rule 5 grab by another organization, and they feel they can spare the 40-man room.

What this does do is keep Martinez from walking shortly after the World Series completes and hitting the open minor league free agent market.

He agreed to a new contract today after a few weeks of discussions.

For Ernesto's sake, I hope is agent was successful in netting a nice deal. Clearly Martinez is comfortable in the organization, but he had leverage coming off his big 2025 which featured a huge second half.

[duewizard]

7 hours ago, Ro Mueller said:

25-year old OF/INF Noah Campbell signed with the Brewers out of the University of South Carolina in July 2020 as a non-drafted player (after we’d selected him in the 2017 draft but he didn’t sign). Campbell impressed with his bat and versatility at Low-A Carolina in 2021 (.775 OPS in 412 PAs; played all 9 positions in one game), leapfrogged to AA Biloxi in 2022 and produced solid numbers there (.792 OPS in 630 PAs over parts of 3 seasons) and struggled a bit in his initial AAA exposure (.623 OPS in 228 PAs). He had 18 HRs and 35 SBs over 4 seasons, as left field steadily became his primary position. If he seeks it, Noah should hopefully be able land another AAA job and prove his hitting chops at that level.

29-year old RHP James Meeker graduated from the University of Delaware in 2018, but didn’t sign with an MLB club until August 2021 after 3 seasons of independent ball, at one point compiling an amazing 57.1 inning scoreless streak (including his first 15.2 IP with Low-A Carolina). The 6’4” Meeker dominated at High-A Wisconsin (2.45 ERA) and at Brisbane Australia (21 scoreless innings) in 2022 before impressing at AA Biloxi in 2023 (2.33 ERA as a reliever; struggled in 8 starts). 2024 was yet another respectable year (apart from 3 blow-up outings adjusting to AAA ball), with highlights including an MLB call-up (one scoreless inning) and ending the season with an 0.86 ERA over his last 21 innings. Good luck James!

25-year old LHP Adam Seminaris joined the Brewers in November 2022 via the Hunter Renfroe trade. Injuries limited him to only 53.2 AA innings in 2023 (5.70 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 9.6 K/9) before getting some Arizona Fall League experience (5.87 ERA in 15.1 IP). The 2024 season saw Adam shift to principally bullpen work, which appeared to go quite well: 2.95 ERA with 45 Ks in 42.2 relief innings, but the spot starts and late season starts went poorly (9.84 ERA in 32 starting IP). Originally a 5th round pick of the Angels in 2020, we wish Adam success wherever his path takes him.

25-year old 3B/1B Ben Metzinger was a 7th round pick of the Brewers out of the University of Louisville in 2022. Quickly sent to High-A Wisconsin, he posted a .653 OPS in 492 PAs at that level over parts of 3 seasons, with 8 home runs and 2 stolen bases. Metzinger was essentially an organizational rover and bullpen catcher in 2024, garnering just 22 PAs (5 walks, no hits). Good luck to Ben in his next career step.

24-year old RHP Tyler Wehrle signed in July 2022 as a non-drafted player out of Tiffin University (Ohio). Wehrle carved out a multi-inning relief role at Low-A Carolina (2023) and High-A Wisconsin (2024), producing career numbers of 4.13 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 143.2 IP. Wehrle ended his 2024 season with a 5-inning shutout start at Cedar Rapids in early September. Best of luck to you in the future, Tyler!

22-year old RHP Harrison Durow signed in July 2023 as a non-drafted player out of Trinity University (Texas). Durow produced respectable results in relief work at Low-A Carolina in 2024: 4.97 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 58 IP with 6 saves. He even got a late season promotion to High-A Wisconsin (1 game – 2 scoreless innings with 3 Ks). Good luck Harrison!

24-year old RHP Morris Austin was a 10th round pick of the Brewers out of Houston Christian University in 2023. Austin proved to be a relatively reliable multi-inning bullpen arm for Low-A Carolina in 2024: 4.26 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 10.2 K/9. He also pitched one game in the playoffs (on the wrong side of 4 consecutive errors in a frustrating loss). We wish the best to Morris in his next career endeavor.

I hate seeing guys go but I get it. Austin and Meeker do puzzle me. I know arms like Meeker can be a dime a dozen but the Brewers value depth and he showed he could step in. Austin was drafted only a year ago. I thought he would get at least 2025

[Ro Mueller]

1 hour ago, duewizard said:

I hate seeing guys go but I get it. Austin and Meeker do puzzle me. I know arms like Meeker can be a dime a dozen but the Brewers value depth and he showed he could step in. Austin was drafted only a year ago. I thought he would get at least 2025

Real tough. Austin's age and K/BB rate perhaps worked against him. I'm still surprised by 6 of the releases. I think Meeker will work his way to a few seasons in the Show.