Brewers Minor League Link Report (7/19): T-Rats Rout Highlights the Day

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• Milwaukee Brewers sent LHP Robert Gasser on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers.
• Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent LHP Bruce Zimmermann to a minor league contract and assigned him to Nashville Sounds.

Zimmermann quickly resigns after his opt-out allowed him to test free agent waters.

Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Nashville 7, Indianapolis (Pirates) 4
Box Score and Game Log

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

Sounds Score Three Unanswered to Take Series Over Indians 

Chad Patrick needed 90 pitches to navigate five innings of three-run ball (two earned), and the bullpen was solid over the final four frames. Nice for the Brewers to have Craig Yoho in their back pocket for MLB depth, it's hoped his stuff (and MiLB results) will better translate to the big-league stage when called upon next.

The linked game summary spotlighted Bobby Dalbec's first-ever four-walk game, he played third base here. If anything (hope not) were to happen to Andrew Vaughn, Dalbec's RH bat and profile would make sense to find room on the 40-man for.

There was another Nashville sombrero of the golden variety, but it was a win on the night, so rather than a call-out here, we'll leave your box score curiosity to click away.

Do not be concerned by Jeferson Quero's exit for a pinch-runner after a late-game HBP. It was a standard situation in a tight ballgame.

Oliver Dunn played second base for the 4th time in 2025. He has a .572 OPS vs. LHP's in 56 ABs, so this hit was big - find a couple of other highlights at the team's "X" timeline:

Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Montgomery (Rays) 1, Biloxi 0
Box Score and Game Log

Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives

Kuehner Turns in Strong Start in Shuckers Loss to Biscuits - Shuckers lefty tosses 5.2 shutout innings, strikes out six, lowers ERA to 2.45

There were only 12 baserunners combined in this game, just five for Biloxi. Matt Wood doubled on a line drive to right field with one out in the 1st. Cooper Pratt flied out to center, Zavier Warren popped out, and that was that. Those would be the Shuckers' only two at-bats with RISP all night long.

The Biscuits' one-run 8th inning "rally" began when a leadoff bunt back to LH reliever Brian Fitzpatrick resulted in in a single. Another bunt sacrificed that runner to second base, then this:

But Mommy, we just got here!

• T: 1:52.
• Att: 3,304.

Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link)
Final: Wisconsin 10, Cedar Rapids (Twins) 0
Box Score and Game Log

Wisconsin Wins Big in Cedar Rapids - Hall homers twice as Rodriguez pitches five scoreless in 10-0 victory

Enjoy that game summary, folks, as much as the T-Rats enjoyed performing in this game.

About that "enjoy", it's a nice collection of highlights awaiting at the team's "X" timeline, especially if former longtime big league catcher Toby Hall wants to catch both of his son's home runs. As for the direct video we'll say hello to newcomer catcher Andrick Nava, who finished 2-for-5 and given the final score, had no problem acclimating himself to new-for-him pitchers.

About those pitchers, way to go Manuel Rodriguez, Anthony Flores, and Aaron Rund. 

Rodriguez is still 19 years old for a couple more weeks, while the southpaw Flores is age 20 for this season. My goodness, since joining the Mudcats in 2024, in 135.1 innings, Rodriguez has allowed only 113 hits and 27 free passes (19 walks, 8 HBP's), a WHIP of 0.97.

At first, I didn't think the 2025 Rattlers had won many blowout games, but this was actually the 9th time they had won by six runs or more (game-by-game results).

We see you (again), Jadher. Likely so are 29 other organizations.

Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Carolina 3, Delmarva (Orioles) 2
Box Score and Game Log

Mudcats Rally Past Delmarva

Except for a change at catcher in the nine-hole, Manager Nick Stanley rolled out the same big-name starting nine as on Friday night, and while the output generated just three runs for a successive night, there were 12 baserunners Saturday, although Braylon Payne's double (he also singled) was the lone extra base knock. These 'Cats also fanned 13 times at the plate. But Jesus Made and Luis Pena, along with LF Tyler Rodriguez, joined Payne in the multi-hit club.

Speed merchant updates:

Luis Pena now with 37 stolen bases in 44 attempts (one in this game)

Jesus Made now with 39 stolen bases in 46 attempts - however, Made hit the trifecta here, one SB, one CS, one pickoff. My box score beef - it's the same singular play!

• CS: Made (7, 3rd base by Menard/Tuft)
• PO: Made (2nd base by Menard).

Kudos to all three Mudcats arms - LHP Bjorn Johnson was excellent through 3.2 innings behind a mainly effective Wande Torres. While Johnson did allow one inherited runner to score, it was hardly a line drive -

Along with RHP Jose Nova for the save, the Carolina trio only walked one all night, fanning six.

Without Carolina player video for this one, it's worth your while to examine the top of the 7th and 8th inning game logs to get a sense of how those rallies netted the win.

Final: ACL Brewers 5, ACL Guardians 0
Box Score and Game Log

Seems crazy, but the formal Complex League schedule for the Maryvale Brewers ends this Wednesday the 23rd. The team is currently only carrying three extra position players, two of whom are catchers. There will still be plenty of activity at American Family Fields of Phoenix, but if any big-league Brewers head there to rehab, we won't see formal lines in box scores after Wednesday.

The A-Crew managed just two singles, but they stranded nine thanks to six walks and two HBP's. Five at-bats came with RISP (0-for-5).

Jadyn Fielder, playing left field here, was on base three times, walking twice and getting plunked for the 10th time in this, his debut pro season. His OBP now sits at .426, and along with SS Jorge Quintana and RF Handelfry Encarnacion, can make the case to see action in Carolina down the stretch.

The four full-season affiliates are in action Sunday, with the Timber Rattlers playing a traditional early-afternoon affair, others late-afternoon or in the case of Logan Henderson and Nashville, evening.

Look for the DSL All-Star Game box score here. Catcher Jonathan Rangel, RHP Steven Duran and LHP Joan Pena represent the Crew. Rangel is 18 years old, Pena 17, and Duran is just 16 years old, although he turns 17 this Thursday.

Have a nice day, everybody. Go Brewers in LA! 

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