2026 Minor League Transaction Thread

[Joseph Zarr]

9 minutes ago, Jim Goulart said:

Biloxi places RH reliever Nick Merkel on its 7-day IL, retro to 7/27.

Active roster at 26 (limit is 28).

Man alive, the Large Mammal can not catch a break. Merkel has been in and moving around on the IL six times since May of 2025. I feel for him!

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Ro Mueller]

- INF Juan Baez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list

[liveforoctober]

3 hours ago, Spencer Michaelis said:

RHP Jacob Morrison assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Wilson Warbirds.

Fantastic. We still have a good roster here but it feels like we have given far more than we have received in terms of promotions thus far (makes sense). New faces are welcome.

[Joseph Zarr]

3 hours ago, Jim Goulart said:

 

This has since been adjusted. Shewmake informed the Brewers he elected FA.

[Jim Goulart]

For now, more of an FYI than an official transaction 

 

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Jim Goulart]

As "Ro" detailed in Wed. AM's Link Report:

• RHP Patricio Aquino transferred to AA Biloxi’s full season injured list
• RHP Will Rudy transferred to High-A Wisconsin’s full season injured list
• RHP Josh Timmermann transferred to Low-A Wilson’s full season injured list
• OF Nick Monile released by Low-A Wilson
• RHP Ayendy Bravo released by ACL Brewers
• RHP Josue Toledo released by ACL Brewers

These moves clear space on the 165-man stateside roster limit for new draft picks that may see action in 2026.

We'll circle back on signing off on Bravo and Toledo later, but for now, their MiLB Player Pages are linked for your review.

[Jim Goulart]

Wilson Press Release:

• RHP Enniel Cortez reinstated from the 7-day Injured List 

[Jim Goulart]

More from the Warbirds:

• INF Filippo Di Turi transferred to A+ Wisconsin

The Warbirds roster currently sits at 28 active players (limit 30) + 1 Injured List + 1 Development List

[Ro Mueller]

• 2B Dylan O'Rae placed on AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list
• INF Daniel Guilarte assigned to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin 

[Jim French Stepstool]

20 hours ago, Joseph Zarr said:

This has since been adjusted. Shewmake informed the Brewers he elected FA.

I'm mildly disappointed. I figured Shewmake would clear, but I was hoping he'd stick around with the Sounds & be 'next man up' if needed. 

[Ro Mueller]

• LHP Russell Smith placed on ACL Brewers' full season injured list

[Ro Mueller]

- LHP Thomas Pannone’s contract selected by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville
- RHP Garrett Stallings optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers

[Ro Mueller]

- INF/OF Eric Brown Jr. placed on AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list retroactive to  July 27

[Ro Mueller]

I'm pretty sure the team just snuck these previous moves into the log:

• LHP Tate Kuehner transferred to AAA Nashville's 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list on June 29
• RHP Bryce Meccage transferred to High-A Wisconsin's 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list on June 29
• RHP Jesus Flores transferred to High-A Wisconsin's 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list on June 29
• LHP Anfernny Reyes transferred to Low-A Wilson's 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list on June 29
• RHP Johandry Ramirez transferred to ACL Brewers' 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list on June 4

[Jim Goulart]

Via the Shuckers:

• RHP Ryan Birchard reinstated from the 7-Day Injured List

The active roster stands at 27 players (max is 28 at AA).

Birchard last pitched on June 28th.

[Ro Mueller]

- LHP Kyle Harrison sent on rehab assignment to High-A Wisconsin
- RHP Deivy Gonzalez assigned to DSL Brewers Gold

[Ro Mueller]

• RHP Alejandro Bustamante placed on DSL Brewers Blue's 60-day injured list
• RHP Miguel Andrade transferred to DSL Brewers Gold's 60-day injured list from 7-day injured list

[Ro Mueller]

Raised in Florida, 22-year old OF Nick Monile was signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of North Florida in August 2025. Sent straight to Low-A Wilson, he debuted on April 4, 2026 and had a nightmare 1-for-44 start to his career with 10 BB, 26 Ks, 0 RBIs and 0 SBs. However, he rebounded from there with a 6-for-18 stretch with 10 BB, 5 Ks, 1 HR, 6 RBIs and 7 SBs. Monile even reached base 4 times in his final appearance on June 23. We wish him a world of success in his next endeavor.

19-year old RHP Ayendy Bravo from the Dominican Republic was part of the January 2024 international signing class, debuting in the Dominican Summer League in June 2025. A terrific 2.15 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 50.1 DSL innings saw Bravo promoted to the Arizona Complex League in June 2025. He initially battled admirably at that level (3.60 ERA, 13 Ks through 15 IP) before a 4 ER, 0.2 IP final game in 2025. Unfortunately, he never gained his footing in 2026, bouncing between Low-A Wilson, ACL Brewers, High-A Wisconsin and back to the ACL. He posted a 10.08 ERA in 25 IP with 17 Ks and 37 free passes (34 BB, 3 HBP) in this topsy-turvy 2026 campaign. We hope that Ayendy finds great success in his next opportunity.

Also part of the 2024 class, 20-year old Nicaraguan RHP Josue Toledo debuted in the DSL in June 2024. He produced a 5.51 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 in 78.1 DSL innings over 2 years before moving stateside in 2026. As a reliever in the ACL this year, Josue threw 13.2 innings, striking out 17 while issuing 22 free passes (18 BB, 4 HBP) and delivering a 7.90 ERA. We wish Josue success in whichever adventure comes his way next.

 

[Jim Goulart]