Misc. Minor League Alumni News & Notes - 2026 Version

[Jim Goulart]

 

[TURBO]

Giants signed INF Eddys Leonard to a minor league contract.

Leonard heads out west after slashing .287/.371/.502 with 12 homers and eight steals in 288 plate appearances for Triple-A Nashville in Milwaukee’s system earlier this season. The 25-year-old infielder has yet to reach the majors despite being a noteworthy prospect for the Dodgers and Tigers within the last half-decade. He could get a look with the Giants following their impending fire sale at the upcoming trade deadline. 

- George Bissell

 

 

I still don't fully understand why we just outright cut him...

[Jim Goulart]

21 minutes ago, TURBO said:

I still don't fully understand why we just outright cut him...

All indications are he triggered an opt out.

[Joseph Zarr]

RHP Peter Strzelecki signs a new Minor League contract <gulps> with the St. Louis Cardinals. Best of luck to Peter as he opted for FA and finds an opportunity very quickly!

 

[Joseph Zarr]

 

[Jim Goulart]

Former Astros pitcher and Nashville Sounds pitcher Luis Contreras, 30, announces immediate retirement from baseball
Venezuelan reliever who made 14 appearances during the past two seasons with the Astros hopes to become a coach
By J.P. Hoornstra

[Jim Goulart]

Double the congrats:

 

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Ro Mueller]

Nice to see 35-year old RHP Kevin Herget reach the majors for the 5th consecutive season, despite missing 3 months due to injury this year. 

 

[Jim Goulart]

Catching up with old friend Ernesto:

https://www.pinstripealley.com/yankees-prospects/200072/martinez-jr-railriders-yankees-triple-a-scranton-wilkes-barre-nashville-sounds-cuba

[TURBO]

Giants recalled INF Eddys Leonard from Triple-A Sacramento.

Leonard had slashed .287/.371/.502 with 12 homers and eight steals in 288 plate appearances for Triple-A Nashville in Milwaukee’s system before being let go. In just eight games in Sacramento, Leonard has hit .143/.273/.571 with four home runs and five RBI. The 25-year-old has played second base, third base, and right field this season, but figures to get a chance to see regular reps at second base with Luis Arraez now in Philadelphia. 

- Eric Samulski

Transaction

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[Jim Goulart]

 

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[Jim Goulart]

On Thursday, LHP Mark Manfredi, Sr. found out what the Pacific Coast League is about in his Rockies' AAA debut, surrendering four runs upon entering in the 8th as a 6-2 lead became a tie game (got two outs, left with bases loaded, all three runs scored on a bases-clearing double). His teammates picked him up in the next half inning for a 7-6 Albuquerque win.

[Jim Goulart]

Also a part of the Senzatela trade with Colorado, 19-year-old Juan Martinez is off to a flying start for Fresno in the California League, 4-for-9 batting second and playing second base in each of his first two games.

Martinez has tripled in both games, here's the first:

 

[markedman5]

 

[Jim Goulart]