Brewers Minor League Link Report (6/14): Burke, Payne, Monile and Relievers Deliver Three Sunday Wins

For the week, Wisconsin (4-2) and Biloxi (4-3) were series winners, while Nashville (3-3) and Wilson (3-3) earned series splits.

Transactions (per credible sources):

• SS Cooper Pratt promoted to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville
• 3B Andrew Fischer promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin
• OF Josh Adamczewski promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin

Game Action:

Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Durham (Rays) 3, Nashville 2
Box Score

Via the Sounds’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Split Series with Durham

While the big news (Pratt’s promotion to the Show) took place off the field after the 5th inning, 2B Eddys Leonard (3-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs; .304 AVG, .930 OPS) valiantly led the attempted comeback on the field, as covered in detail by Nishant Brahme in the linked game report.

RHP Tyson Hardin (5 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks; 1.89 ERA in 33 1/3 AAA IP; peak velocity 95.7mph) deftly avoided blow-ups in the first two innings (e.g. sac fly, GIDP to end the 2nd frame) before earning 12 outs from the final 11 batters he faced. He exited after 70 pitches with the game tied 2-2.

Although LHP Jared Koenig (1 IP, 1 R, 1 K) took the Loss by allowing a run in the 6th inning, his velocity was better (peak 94.1, 10 pitches 92mph or higher) than his previous rehab outing.

The Sounds did not put a runner in scoring position after the 4th inning, though they did out-hit Durham 8-to-6 and get a player on base in each of the final 4 frames, the last being Leonard’s 2-out single in the bottom of the 9th.

Sounds’ Extras:

• 1B Luke Adams had 2 singles, though he was picked off base in the 2nd inning and ground into a double play to end the 8th inning.
• RHPs Will Childers (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K; peak velocity 96.2mph) and Lyon Richardson (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks; peak velocity 94.6mph) were solid in the bullpen, combining to deliver 3 scoreless innings.

Next week’s outlook: This 3rd straight loss dropped Nashville 2 games behind first place Rochester and Memphis in the 20-team International League. The Sounds travel to Memphis to battle the Cardinals’ affiliate for 6 games this week, commencing on Tuesday.

Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Biloxi 6, Birmingham (White Sox) 5
Box Score

Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Cruz Cruises to Seal Shuckers Series Win in Birmingham

After Biloxi’s early 6-0 advantage was reduced to 6-4 with the bases loaded and 1-out in the bottom of the 6th inning, RHP Stiven Cruz entered to save the day. Cruz induced an RBI ground out and pop out to escape that inning, commencing his string of retiring 11 consecutive batters faced to close out the road win and series victory.

The Shuckers’ first five batters had terrific days, led by DH Blake Burke’s 4 RBIs (3-for-5, HR, double, SB) and 1B Mike Boeve (2-for-3, 2 walks, RBI) reaching base 4 times. OF Jacob Hurtubise, SS Jesus Made and 3B Eduardo Garcia combined for 5 hits, 2 walks and an RBI.

Making his second start of the week, 20-year old RHP Manuel Rodriguez (5 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 Ks) faced the minimum number of batters through 4 1/3 innings before allowing home runs to 2 of the last 5 batters he faced, exiting with a 6-3 lead. Bullpen catcher Edgardo Ordonez (1-for-4) made his first start since September 2025, throwing out the Barons’ only attempted basestealer.

Shuckers’ Extras:

• RHP Ryan Birchard’s 22 pitches didn’t go so well (14 balls, 8 strikes), allowing 4 of 5 batters to reach, but Cruz managed to strand 2 of 3 inherited baserunners to help him out.
• Rodriguez has now conceded 16 home runs in 61 1/3 innings, which is the most in the Southern League (second: 12). However, he also has a stellar 0.98 WHIP and the league has seen a massive year-over-year power leap (1.8% of batters homered in 2025; 2.8% thus far in 2026).
• Hopefully next week will see the full return to action of INF/OF Dylan O’Rae (started 1 of last 9 games) and C Darrien Miller (exited Wednesday’s game early).

Next week’s outlook: Biloxi enter the final week of the first half of the 2026 campaign in first place by a half-game over Montgomery and 1-game over Pensacola. They welcome Braves’ affiliate Columbus for seven games, with RHP Tanner Gillis (3.53 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 43 1/3 IP) expected to start Tuesday’s series opener.

Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Wisconsin 7, Great Lakes (Dodgers) 3
Box Score

Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Win Game & Series on Sunday

We thank the Timber Rattlers’ terrific media team for compiling video highlights of their Sunday victory:

Don’t miss the 19-minute post-game podcast from Chris Mehring and Jonathan Timm, featuring OF Braylon Payne, RHP Jayden Dubanewicz and Manager Nick Stanley

As you’ve read, seen and heard, 20-year old Dubanewicz (5 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks) made a successful High-A debut, RHP Quinton Low (3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks) was exceptional in relief and RHP Garrett Hodges (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 Ks) closed it out.

The game was tight until the half-way point, with Great Lakes cutting the lead to 4-3 with 1 out and a runner on in the top of the 5th inning, before Dubanewicz escaped via a fly out and pop out, followed by Payne’s 3-run homer just 3 batters into the bottom half of the inning.

All 9 position players reached base via hit, walk or hit-by-pitch, led by 1B Tayden Hall (1-for-2, HR, 2 walks, RBI, SB; .971 OPS in High-A ball), Payne (1-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs; .929 OPS) and 2B Daniel Dickinson (1-for-3, double, walk, RBI).

Timber Rattlers’ Extras:

• As Wisconsin trail South Bend by 5 games in the Midwest League West division with only 3 first half contests left in the first half (which is a different half-year ending date than the higher MILB levels), their entry into the 2026 playoffs will have to come via their second half performance.
• I encourage readers again to listen to the Payne and Dubanewicz interviews in the podcast, as both were particularly insightful.
• Although Wisconsin will be on the road next week, their home stadium will be hosting the WIAA State Baseball Championship, with quarterfinals commencing Monday, June 15 at 9:00am and finals starting at 9:05am on Thursday.

Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (33-26) travel to Quad Cities (28-32) to face the Royals’ affiliate, with RHP Braylon Owens (4.26 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, `11.5 K/9 in 50 2/3 IP) scheduled to start the series opener on Tuesday.

Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Wilson 11, Hill City (Guardians) 6
Box Score

Via the Warbirds’ website, game details: Wilson Bounces Back to Earn Series Split

The linked game report details Wilson’s early 8-run outburst, the rough 7th inning which tightened the contest at 8-6 and the late 3-run homer for OF Nick Monile (1-for-2, HR, 2 walks, 1 HBP, 3 RBIs) to restore healthy breathing room.

Wilson’s 7-8-9 hitters DH Jayden Fielder (1-for-3, HR, 2 walks, 2 RBIs), C Yannic Walther (1-for-2, 2 walks, 1 HBP) and Monile were the major offensive contributors on Sunday. Walther singled and scored the game’s first run in the 3rd inning, then walked and scored in each of the 4th and 8th innings.

The trio of starting LHP Andrew Healy (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K), RHP Bryce Schaum (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 0 Ks) and RHP Carlos Carra (3 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks) successfully stifled the Howlers’ bats for six innings, with Carra getting in some make-up time after his planned Friday start was rained out.

Healy managed to strand the bases loaded when the game was still scoreless in the first inning, while Carra limited damage despite allowing the first two batters aboard in each of the 4th and 5th innings. 21-year old RHP Jose Meneses (2 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks; 2.25 ERA – promotion candidate?) later came through in a huge way to stand the potential-game tying runners at 2nd and 3rd to end the 7th inning.

Warbirds’ Extras:

• RHP Ismael Yanez (2/3 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) ended his difficult outing on a good note by registering back-to-back strikeouts when the game was 8-6 with two runners on base.
• Monile made the most of his first action in one week’s time, putting his early season struggles further into the rear-view mirror (5-for-13 with 7 walks over last 5 games after a 1-for-43 start to 2026).
• The Warbirds stole 4 bases without being caught, committed no errors, picked off a baserunner and had no passed balls or balks, though they did likely cost themselves a run by having a baserunner doubled off of first base on a fly out to right field.
• Three of the team’s six hits went for extra bases, including OF Pedro Ibarguen’s 2-run double, while RBIs for OF Handelfry Encarnacion and 3B Juan Ortuno are available via video:

Next week’s outlook: Wilson (34-29) return home for 6 games against Rays’ affiliate Charleston (36-27), commencing on Tuesday.

We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Monday, DSL Brewers Gold (3-7) plays at DSL Cubs Blue (6-4) at 10:00am CST and ACL Brewers (16-16) play at the ACL Rockies (23-8) at 8:00pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers aren’t back in action until Tuesday evening, hosting the Guardians.

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