Sat. 8/29: How 'Bout Some Wins, Men?

[Jim Goulart]

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Saturday.

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Saturday's Birthday:

DSL Brewers Blue RHP Alejandro Bustamante turns 19 today. The Cuban native appeared in five games (three starts) during his rookie 2026 campaign, issuing very few hits but plenty of walks. Having last pitched on the 4th of July, Bustamante landed on the 60-day IL on July 29th.

[Jim Goulart]

Enjoy the full pod, but the final 18 minutes or so is Spencer’s Minor League Sandbox

 

[Ro Mueller]

LHP Tate Kuehner was part of a no-hitter in his last outing (4 IP, 0 R, 4 Ks for his part) and leads AAA Nashville as they seek a 3-2 series lead at Jacksonville. CF Brandon Lockridge had 3 hit and 5 RBIs in yesterday’s win.

[liveforoctober]

Is Quero anywhere close to being a catching option for us this year?

With September call ups looming, most are hypothesizing Naylor is the position player coming up so we can utilize Sanchez' bat more often ... no one has mentioned Quero. I'm assuming that means he is incapable of being behind the dish anytime soon?

[Ro Mueller]

4 minutes ago, liveforoctober said:

Is Quero anywhere close to being a catching option for us this year?

With September call ups looming, most are hypothesizing Naylor is the position player coming up so we can utilize Sanchez' bat more often ... no one has mentioned Quero. I'm assuming that means he is incapable of being behind the dish anytime soon?

He’s only caught 20 innings since June 26, so I doubt he’s truly physically ready.

That said, there’s some service time complexity with Bo Naylor, so maybe Quero will see a brief call-up nonetheless.

[Ro Mueller]

LHP JD Thompson was solid last week (5 IP, 2 R, 7 Ks) and leads AA Biloxi tonight as they shoot for a 3-2 series edge at home against Knoxville. 3B Luis Pena is right back in the starting lineup despite exiting Friday’s game early after an HBP.

[Ro Mueller]

20-year old 1B Eric Bitonti has 9 extra-base hits in his last 5 games and leads High-A Wisconsin as they also aim to grab a 3-2 series lead. The T-Rats send out 6’5” LHP Andrew Healy (4.46 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 72.2 IP) to battle South Bend at home.

[Ro Mueller]

Low-A Wilson have lost 4 in a row at home to Hickory and have 18-year old LHP Joan Pena (6.19 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 48 IP) toeing the slab first tonight. LF Kyle Jones has a 7-game hitting streak.