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Adam McCalvy Verifed account @AdamMcCalvy 6s6 seconds ago Scouting director Tod Johnson: “He’s a consummate pitcher. He throws a ton of strikes, gets a ton of swings and misses. He’s not necessarily the hardest throwing guy, but he does have velocity in there when he needs it." Adam McCalvy Verified account @AdamMcCalvy 35s35 seconds ago More Tod Johnson: "He’s just been really successful in what is definitely the toughest conference in the country, especially for pitchers. ... He's pretty advanced as well, so we're hoping to have him move quickly through the system.” (Noted last part is up to Stearns/Flanagan)

John Sickels Verified account @MinorLeagueBall 2m2 minutes ago More Ethan Small is a very very good pitcher with a funky delivery and terrific stats. Nick J. Faleris @NickJFaleris Following Following @NickJFaleris More Really like Ethan Small for Milwaukee. Undervalued on a lot of draft rankings. Fastball/changeup combo is really impressive and the command pulls it all together. Curve works as a complimentary piece at present but can grow into a weapon.

Ethan Small | Rank: 56 School: Mississippi State Year: RS Junior Position: LHP Age: 22 DOB: 02/14/1997 Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6'3" Weight: 214 lb. Previously drafted: 2018, 26th (789) - ARI WATCH Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50 Small reached 96 mph with his fastball as a freshman reliever at Mississippi State in 2016, but he also had trouble finding the strike zone and logged a 13.06 ERA. He blew out his elbow that summer and had Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for all of 2017. He has been a totally different pitcher since he returned and could sneak into the first round this June after turning down the D-backs as a 26th-rounder last year as a redshirt sophomore. The Southeastern Conference pitcher of the year, he entered the NCAA tournament ranked second in strikeouts (150), hit rate (4.8 per nine innings) and WHIP (0.80). While many pitchers see their velocity increase after they complete the grueling rehab process after having their elbow reconstructed, Small doesn't throw as hard as he did in the past but is much more effective. His fastball ranges from 86-92 mph yet generates a lot of swings and misses and weak contact. He creates plane with his 6-foot-3 frame and high-three-quarters arm slot and deception with some crossfire and by varying the tempo of his delivery. Small also demonstrates significantly better feel for his changeup than he had before he got hurt, selling it with fastball arm speed and getting some fade on the mid-70s offering. He has a curveball with similar velocity and good depth, though he rarely uses it in games because he hasn't needed to. His control and command also are much improved since his Tommy John surgery, giving him a high floor and a chance to be a No. 4 starter.

Eric Longenhagen ‏ @longenhagen now More Ethan Small to Milwaukee

Ryan Jensen to the Cubs

Jeff Passan ‏ Verified account @JeffPassan 40s41 seconds ago More The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to take North Carolina high school left-hander Blake Walston with the No. 26 pick in the MLB Draft, sources tell yahoo Keep pushing guys down....

Just homered again tonight.

Todd Rosiak Verified account @Todd_Rosiak 13m13 minutes ago Brewers farm director Tom Flanagan said Corey Ray could miss anywhere from 4-6 weeks with that jammed finger that landed him on the DL again at Class AAA San Antonio. He'd been trying to play through it, but it had gotten to the point where a shutdown made the most sense. Todd Rosiak Verified account @Todd_Rosiak 10m10 minutes ago Also, LHP Nathan Kirby underwent surgery on April 22 for thoracic outlet syndrome. He likely won't start pitching again until late July-early August. It's the third major surgery for Kirby, who's also had Tommy John as well as a procedure for ulnar neuritis since Sept. 2015. Todd Rosiak Verified account @Todd_Rosiak 9m9 minutes ago Finally, LHP Cam Roegner is nearing a deployment to an affiliate after dealing with a sore shoulder that cropped up in the spring. Roegner, a Beloit native, had a breakout 2018, going 9-7 with a 2.83 ERA in 26 games (25 starts) at Carolina/Biloxi/Colorado Springs. Todd Rosiak Verified account Todd_Rosiak 12m12 minutes ago For those wondering about Phil Bickford, David Stearns said he's still in Arizona working on strengthening his arm with the goal of getting out to an affiliate in the "not-too-distant future."

Todd Rosiak Verified account @Todd_Rosiak 5s5 seconds ago Brewers farm director Tom Flanagan said Corey Ray could miss anywhere from 4-6 weeks with that jammed finger that landed him on the DL again at Class AAA San Antonio. He'd been trying to play through it, but it had gotten to the point where a shutdown made the most sense.

MLB Pipeline put out there top 30 International Prospects. Brewers linked to the previously mentioned Medina. He came in at #13. Scouting report is below. Luis Medina | Rank: 13 Hometown: Aragua, Venezuela Position: OF Age: 16 DOB: 2/24/2003 Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6'2" Weight: 168 lb. Scouting grades: Hit 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 Power is always enticing to teams and scouts and that's exactly what Medina brings to the table. The 6-foot-2 outfielder has an easy, majestic swing with well-above-average power and the ability to hit to all fields. Defensively, Medina has a chance to play center field, but he could wind up outgrowing that position and moving to a corner outfield spot. If that's the case, he still projects to be an average defender with an above-average arm in the future. Medina could lose a bit of his speed as he grows and fills out his frame, but he has strong natural instincts that would help compensate in the field. Alexis Quiroz of the AQ Sport Agency in Venezuela represents Medina, who is expected to sign with the Brewers. Article had the following note as well, "In terms of spending, the Yankees, A’s, Giants, Rangers, Royals, Pirates, Padres, Marlins, Rockies, Twins and Cubs are expected to be aggressive in the upcoming signing period. The Angels, Brewers, Indians, Blue Jays and Rockies are also expected to be very active."

Adam McCalvy Verified account @AdamMcCalvy 6m6 minutes ago Corey Ray will be back in the lineup for the Triple-A @missionsmilb tonight. He has been sidelined since injuring a finger on his glove hand two weeks ago. Brewers Player Dev @BrewersPD 13m13 minutes ago Player moves: OF Corey Ray reinstated from the San Antonio IL, LHP Brad Kuntz transferred to San Antonio, RHP Jean Cruz released from DSL Brewers.

Milwaukee Prospect Report ‏ @BrewersMPR 36s37 seconds ago More Aaron Ashby on the mound for Wisconsin today. Also of note, Reese Olson just took part in the pregame golf promotion on the field, so hopefully that's a sign that he's feeling better after taking a line dive off his pitching elbow yesterday. #brewers #milb

Roster here https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/news/missions-announce-tentative-opening-day-roster/c-305835386 Full Roster: Pitchers (14): RHP Luke Barker, RHP Johan Belisario, RHP Alec Bettinger, LHP Daniel Brown, RHP Marcos Diplan, RHP Mattino Diplan, RHP Nate Griep, RHP Thomas Jankins, RHP Aaron Kurcz, LHP Angel Perdomo, RHP Tyler Spurlin, RHP Trey Supak, RHP Braden Webb, RHP Devin Williams. Catchers (3): Alexander Alvarez, Max McDowell, Robbie Rojas Infielders (6): Blake Allemand, Luis Aviles Jr., Bruce Caldwell, C.J. Hinojosa, Patrick Leonard, Weston Wilson Outfielders (4) : Trent Grisham, Cooper Hummel, Michael O'Neill, Dillon Thomas

https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/news/missions-announce-tentative-opening-day-roster/c-305835386 Roster up.

https://www.milb.com/carolina-mudcats/news/brewers-announce-initial-2019-carolina-mudcats-roster/c-305815776 Roster here. PITCHERS (15): Cody Beckman (L), Rodrigo Benoit, Chris Dula, Dylan File, Bowden Francis, Gabe Friese, Matt Hardy, Nelson Hernandez, J.T. Hintzen, Christian Meister, Michael Petersen, Matt Smith, Christian Taugner, Noah Zavolas CATCHERS (3): Mario Feliciano, Payton Henry, Nathan Rodriguez INFIELDERS (7): Ryan Aguilar (L), Dallas Carroll, Julio Garcia (S), Devin Hairston, Pat McInerney, Nick Roscetti, Eddie Silva OUTFIELDERS (4): Zach Clark, Rob Henry, Tristen Lutz, Joantgel Segovia

Surprised Lemons isn't on it.

https://www.milb.com/wisconsin/news/wisconsin-timber-rattlers-announce-2019-roster/c-305836410 Tentative Roster here. 2019 TIMBER RATTLERS: PITCHERS (13): Aaron Ashby, Sal Biasi, Justin Bullock, Logan Gillaspie, Adam Hill, Robbie Hitt, Max Lazar, Michael Mediavilla, Reese Olson, Wilfred Salaman, Peter Strzelecki, Scotty Sunitsch, Chad Whitmer CATCHERS (3): Brent Diaz, David Fry, Kekai Rios INFIELDERS (6): Yeison Coca, Gabriel García, Chad McClanahan, Connor McVey, Antonio Piñero, Brice Turang OUTFIELDERS (4): Pablo Abreu, LG Castillo, Jesús Lujano, Je'Von Ward

Adam McCalvy Verfied @AdamMcCalvy 15h15 hours ago The Brewers have signed RHP Michael Tonkin to a Minor League deal. Pitched for the Twins from 2013-17 before spending last season in Japan. He'd been in the Rangers' camp. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=tonkin001mic

Brewers Player Dev ‏ @BrewersPD 1h1 hour ago More Player moves: RHPs Mitch McIntyre, Jorge Ortega, Jesus Brea, & Jenri Montas have been released. Also released, OFs Jay Feliciano & Nicolas Pierre. INF Trever Morrison has retired.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2018-19-mlb-international-reviews-milwaukee-brewers/ Finally reviewed Milwaukee.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-international-reviews/ Scouting reports for recent signings.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-ends-ban-on-mexican-league-signings-with-new-deal/

Kyle Glaser Verified account @KyleAGlaser 22m22 minutes ago MLB announces new player transfer agreement with the Mexican League. All players at least 25 years old or who have six years of professional experience will be eligible to sign with an MLB club. Deal sets exactly how much Mexican League teams will get from clubs when players sign Kyle Glaser Verified account @KyleAGlaser 21m21 minutes ago More Kyle Glaser Retweeted Kyle Glaser MLB teams will pay the players' Mexican League club a "release fee" of 15% of the total guaranteed value of the contract if the player is signed a major league contract, or 35% of the signing bonus if the player is signed to a minor league contract Kyle Glaser Verified account @KyleAGlaser 19m19 minutes ago More Kyle Glaser Retweeted Kyle Glaser Mexican League clubs may also release players to sign prior to turning 25 or reaching six years of professional experience if they choose Does this clear the way for us to sign Villalobos?

Kazuto Yamazaki ‏ @Kazuto_Yamazaki 2h2 hours ago More Kazuto Yamazaki Retweeted Milwaukee Brewers 7th-fastest avg 4-seam velocity among all NPB pitchers last year