Brewers Minor League Link Report (8/10): Division-Leading Gold Squad Improves to 30-18 as DSL Roster Hijinks Begins

Jim Goulart · 2026-08-11T10:40:42Z

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Things are looking good for Milwaukee's DSL Gold entry, as just one week remains in the Dominican Summer League regular season before a period of round robin pool play kicks off the postseason schedule.

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Wilson Warbirds released RHP Bryce Schaum.

The BrewersFarm "X" / Instagram account lets us know Schaum's backstory and wishes him well via this post.

Well, apparently what you see below is allowed. These moves took place after Monday's games. The Brewers aren't the only organization to take action such as this, as Monday's MiLB transaction page will show, but they were aggressive here. The five players sent to the strong Gold team are all having top-level seasons. The four players swapped to Blue are primarily reserve players who have struggled in 2026. Will it be a bit awkward should a trophy be hoisted after the league championship game Wednesday August 26th? Perhaps, but hey, go Gold! Blue is no pushover with a 27-22 record as the league standings page shows, but they are on the outside looking in on the postseason. MiLB Player Pages are linked below so you may compare production.

SS Leanders Matos assigned to DSL Brewers Gold from DSL Brewers Blue.
RHP Justin Lugo assigned to DSL Brewers Gold from DSL Brewers Blue.
RHP Luis Aguayo assigned to DSL Brewers Gold from DSL Brewers Blue.
OF Frandy Lafond assigned to DSL Brewers Gold from DSL Brewers Blue.
RHP Ruben Saldana assigned to DSL Brewers Gold from DSL Brewers Blue.
SS Romano Donato assigned to DSL Brewers Blue from DSL Brewers Gold.
OF Manny De Los Santos assigned to DSL Brewers Blue from DSL Brewers Gold.
RHP Carlos Canales assigned to DSL Brewers Blue from DSL Brewers Gold.
RHP Deivy Gonzalez assigned to DSL Brewers Blue from DSL Brewers Gold.

Final: DSL Brewers Gold 2, DSL CLE Goryl 1, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

Each team managed just four hits. One of the Guardians players doubled to lead off the game and scored on a sacrifice fly later in the inning. RH starter Derlin Garcia did well to strand two baserunners by retiring the next two men with a runner on, and that would be all Garcia and RH reliever Wandy Cabrera would surrender. The pair did issue a combined five free passes (four walks, one HBP), but Cleveland batters were 1-for-10 with RISP. Regular Link Report readers will recognize those two names as having been among the most prominent and successful for either island Crew team in 2026. Garcia's in his 2nd season, Cabrera his third. Player Development, baby.

The Golden boys tied it in the 2nd on a RF Carlos Done RBI single, driving in LF Manny De Los Santos, who had walked with one out and stole second base, one of his two steals on the day (23 swipes in 25 attempts).

Catcher Moises Salazar (we are still contractually obligated to note that he is still 16 years old for three more days), led off the bottom of the 6th with his 4th home run, as the switch-hitter was batting left and yanked it to right field. Salazar again batted in a prime position and seems to be coaxing quite a bit of success from this staff as the primary catcher. Loving this player.

The Brewers survived two caught stealing's in their six attempts and two errors by second baseman Santiago Garcia (12 errors in 35 games spread across the infield), so this indeed was a "fortunate" win.

Two youngsters, both of whom have seen limited playing time, are third-year C/1B/DH Kegnnalex Seijas and second-year outfielder Francis Sosa. Each last appeared Monday July 27th.

Final: DSL Pirates Black 9, DSL Brewers Blue 3, seven innings as scheduled
Box Score and Game Log

The good on 18-year-old starter RHP Carlos Galindo - zero earned runs in five innings of work.

The bad on 18-year-old starter RHP Carlos Galindo - five unearned runs in those five innings of work. Galindo committed an error in three consecutive innings, each contributing to runs scored. This particular play won't qualify as quality.

The teams combined for seven errors overall in the shortened contest.

RHP Jordy Brache, who only turned 17 years old last week, has made 11 appearances (four starts), but has yet to allow less than two runs in any outing. Hopefully we'll look back and remember his rookie season 3.28 WHIP with a laugh when he makes his big-league debut.

RF Frandy Lafond continued his recent strong play with a double and two stolen bases, giving him 20 on the season (22 attempts).

Second-year outfielder Nicolas Barrios, 18 years old, has been idle since leaving after three innings of play on Tuesday July 28th.

The Blue boys get a rare Tuesday off to lick their Monday wounds.

Wisconsin continues its playoff push with a second consecutive week on the road as they visit a Cedar Rapids (Twins) team that has struggled to a 10-32 record in the second half. The other three full-season teams return home after their own road trips last week.

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