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Going to ignore the article and just post my thoughts here. Say the Brewers were to handle Chourio this year the same way that they did last year. That would mean he is coming up on another aggressive promotion to AAA in the near future. Say all goes well with that promotion and he is holding his own or flourishing with Nashville. If the organization was to follow last year’s playbook, he would be rewarded with a short cup of coffee in the majors at the end of the regular season. I think that’s what many fans want and what some expect at this point. Personally, while I would love to see him in the majors as a teenager for the pure accomplishment that is in itself, that is not what I envision or want, quite frankly. If I were Matt Arnold, Tom Flanagan, and co, I would like to see Chourio get nearly a full-season in AAA. This isn’t because I think it’s out of the realm of possibility that he is that talented enough to make it to Milwaukee by the end of the year or because I think they need to hold him back. Rather, I would like to see him promoted to AAA in the next few weeks, play out the season there, and come back to start 2024. That way he isn’t being overwhelmed by the admittedly crazy levels of “hype” surrounding him at the moment, he grows into his body and abilities even more (crazy right?), and comes up (hopefully) as an impact, everyday player when the team is playing (hopefully) meaningful games in mid-Summer rather than trying to fit him in at bats in mid or late September with Yelich, Wiemer, Frelick, Perkins, Taylor, Mitchell (possibly), and whatever other impact players they are going to acquire, fingers crossed. Chourio seems to thrive with mid season promotions and better competition so, barring a insanely huge spring performance, let him get a third and final opening day in the minors in 2024 and you have yourself an impact bat to add to the lineup when the trade deadline rolls around next summer when he’s undoubtedly ready as a still baby-faced 20-year-old instead of trading from the outstanding depth in the organization for a player that likely isn’t as talented as Chourio. Or just keep him in AAA for three of four years, right @clancyphile?

Chourio’s ceiling is beyond Justin Upton without a doubt. For all we know, Chourio could end up having a better career than Acuna. That being said, if he turns into a Upton type of player, you cannot possibly hope for more out of a prospect.

Fitzpatrick underwent TJ surgery in 2019-2020, but I believe he avoided going under the knife while dealing with his latest elbow injury.

As evidenced by his continued absence, Severino has been dealing with lingering issues with his sprained wrist, but it is still seen as a short-term absence, nothing more serious going on. They are taking things week-by-week at this point to ensure it is 100% when he returns to game action.

Honestly, if they sign fifty 16-year-olds for $1 million a piece and get one Chourio or Quero out of it who turns into a star (not a sure thing, but they’re on their way), it is completely worth it. Regardless of anyone’s feelings on the matter, that’s the truth.

This is truly a sight to behold. Not trying to pick a fight, it’s just that this sentence is something special. It really is.

I highly recommend it as well, I believe they publish these articles every year. Far from perfect, but gives better insight into prospect performance.

“Black’s move, and the pickups of Wilken and Boere in the draft have now given the Brewers incredible depth at the hot corner in their system. That said, some of those who don’t get the spotlight, particularly Devanney, Adams, and Nadal, also could be very credible options down the road.” Worth noting that Nadal’s long-term defensive home will be second base regardless of development. He will certainly add some muscle as he matures, but at 5’7” 125 lb. (generous) and with not much power/not a strong arm at this point, it is hard to imagine an outcome of third base or in the outfield.

Wilken certainly fits 1B profile more with his body type and size as well as the power although 3B has become another power position in recent years. From what I’ve seen on the defensive side of things, Boeve has a better chance to stick at third and has even seen time at short in the past (no, I don’t think he’ll play there in pro ball much at all but I could be wrong).

Quero isn’t going anywhere unless something changes dramatically.

Jhonny Severino has a sprained wrist and the plan is for him to get back into games next week sometime, hopefully early in the week.

Waiting to hear prognosis tomorrow

Undrafted, so an even better story!

Alberis Ferrer, former infielder that had a big 2021 in the Arizona Complex League but struggled last year in his first taste of full-season ball, has converted to the mound and should make his pitching debut in the near future.

As far as I know, the target for his return is still late July, but his situation was very touchy dealing with a nerve in his elbow.

Tayden Hall will begin rehab games in AZ today and will be there for two weeks after which he will head back to Carolina.

Southern League will revert back to standard MLB baseballs rubbed with mud from the Delaware River after July 13th.

Guilarte injured the pinky finger of his left hand on a stolen base attempt. I don’t know exactly when the target for his return is, but it shouldn’t be too far off.

Nate Peterson has been dealing with a minor elbow strain and is scheduled to return to action a week from today.

Harold Chirino has a torn lat muscle which typically requires 3-4 months of recovery. At this point, there is hope for a return at the end of the season, but that is not a certainty.

Unfortunately, Castillo’s status was complicated by a quadriceps injury. The good news is that he will play 5 games in the ACL starting on Monday and then will head to Carolina. (fingers crossed)

I will update when I hear of anything regarding Guilarte, but Hendry has been dealing with an ankle injury and I believe he is within a week of his return to the lineup.

I will try to do this a few times throughout the season, but let me know what players you would like injury updates on and I will do my best to deliver.

Sad situation with our old friend. I’m afraid that similar situations are all too common. (Luke Barker, Braden Webb, etc.)

Damon Dues (left) listed at 6’0” and Konner Piotto (center) listed at 5’9”. I have no idea why the organization would choose to be so conservative and maybe it’s a weird angle, but I believe he is closer to 6’2” than 5’10”.