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Ugh. Eric Bitonti had been the only Timber Rattler to play first base over the first 11 games (85 innings), but Juan Baez got an opportunity today. Tayden Hall was the presumed back-up before being promoted to AA 4 days ago, but only saw time in the outfield. And Baez just dropped a ball which would have been Bryce Meccage's final batter and the 3rd out of the 4th inning. Instead it loaded the bases and Jesus Flores came on in relief: 4-pitch run scoring walk, followed by Flores himself dropping a ball at first base to allow in another run. Wisconsin and Peoria are tied 2-2 to this point.

RHP Reiss Knehr assigned to AAA Nashville Knehr was signed 9 days ago. He'd split time between AAA and MLB from 2021-2023, but has only thrown 16.2 innings since an injury in late June 2023. That said, he was solid in limited AAA action in April/May 2025 (2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 13.0 K/9 in 16.2 IP). It's great to know that he's healthy and ready to contribute.

- RHP Carlos Rodriguez recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville - RHP Coleman Crow optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers

High-A Wisconsin has the early game today, with a chance to clinch the 5-game series win or fall into a 2-2 tie. 20-year old RHP Bryce Meccage (6.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 8 BB, 4 Ks) makes his 3rd start. Terrific SS Luis Pena has a 7-game hitting streak.

@Spencer Michaelis got another view for us:

Three walks, three runs and a walk-off solo homer for Luis Lameda. That'll do. Wilson takes the game 7-6.

After coming back to win the suspended game, LHP Tate Kuehner (4.60 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 15.2 IP) and the AAA Sounds can clinch the series with another win at home over Worcester tonight. 3B Ethan Murray returns to the lineup after a recent IL stint.

Brock Wilken ties the game a 2nd time, this time with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th:

Brady Ebel delivered an RBI single and Jose Anderson followed with a 3-run blast 2 pitches later. Wilson leads 4-1 going into the 4th inning.

Back-to-back errors (Burke, O’Rae) contributed to 2 unearned runs off of Tyson Hardin and Biloxi in the 3rd inning, but a Jesus Made triple has them in business in the bottom half of the frame, down 2-0.

Cool. A 104.3mph RBI double by Brock Wilken to score Luis Lara (walk, SB) ties the game 1-1 in Nashville. And Luis Lameda fouled off 6 pitches en route to a 10-pitch walk to give Wilson a 2-on, nobody out opportunity.

Tricky start to Friday action, as a wild pitch, error and single allowed that seemingly harmless inherited runner from yesterday’s suspended game to score against Nashville. They trail 1-0 thru 5 innings. And Jarrette Bonet allowed a solo homer in a 7-pitch battle against Hill City’s leadoff batter. Wilson trails 1-0 in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

Early season surprise RHP Jarrette Bonet (7 IP, 1 R, 10 Ks) makes his 3rd start for Low-Wilson, who are looking to even up their home series against Hill City. CF Jose Anderson has a 5-game hitting streak.

RHP Tyson Hardin has been racking up Ks (12 Ks in 6 IP) but also allowing runs (8 R, 7 ER) thru 2 starts. 1B Blake Burke enters with a 15-game on-base streak dating back to last year. AA Biloxi trails their series at Columbus 2 games to 1.

The AAA Sounds re-commence play in the top of the 4th inning, tied 0-0 with 1 on and 2 out for Worcester and RHP Garrett Stallings on the mound. They lead this week’s series 2 games to 0.

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: RHP Junior Fernandez acquired from Arizona and placed on Nashville’s Development List LHP Thomas Pannone activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list OF Jordyn Adams activated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list This one isn’t a transaction, but it’s a helpful update from Maryvale on two recent draft picks and a Major Leaguer: https://x.com/Jesus_Cano88/status/2044867625357083020 @Jesus_Cano88 actually published a number of videos and notes from that Extended Spring Training game, in his final day at Baseball America. We are grateful. Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Suspended: Worcester 0, Nashville 0 in the 4th inning Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, rainout details: Rain Suspends Thursday Tilt With Worcester Starting LHP Thomas Pannone’s first official game since 2024 was a success, as he tossed three innings of shutout ball (3 H, 0 BB, 1 Ks) on 39 pitches (27 strikes). Congrats to him after missing the 2025 season with a torn flexor tendon in his forearm. Back-to-back singles by DH Jeferson Quero and 1B Brock Wilken (infield variety) to start the bottom of the 2nd inning unfortunately went for naught, so the teams were scoreless before the rains suspended play. Friday’s outlook: Nashville leads the home series 2-0 and the teams are due to resume play on Friday in the top of the 4th inning. LHP Robert Gasser (9 IP, 4 R, 15 Ks through 2 starts in 2026) is then scheduled to start a fresh 7-inning game as nightcap. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Columbus 5, Biloxi 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Tayden Hall Hits First Double-A Home Run in 5-1 Loss to Clingstones Talented 21-year old starting RHP Bishop Letson came into the game in a rut (8 runs allowed (6 earned) in first 2 starts, totaling 2 2/3 IP), then unfortunately commenced this road game by conceding 2 walks and a 3-run homer amongst the first 4 batters he faced. However, he and the staff really bounced back from there, only allowing 5 more baserunners (3 hits, 2 walks) over the remaining 8 2/3 innings. RHPs Stiven Cruz (1 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks) and Tanner Gillis (3 IP, 2 R, 5 Ks) and LHP Mark Manfredi Sr. (1 IP, 0 R, 3 Ks) combined with Letson to record 13 strikeouts. Manfredi has now struck out 13 of 21 batters faced in 2026, allowing 1 hit and 3 walks (no runs) through 6 innings. Unfortunately, Biloxi’s batters only produced 4 hits, led by DH Tayden Hall’s solo shot. At least 2B Dylan O’Rae continued his red-hot start to the 2026 season with a 1-for-3 effort with a double and a walk. O’Rae has reached base safely in 11 straight games and hit safely in 10 of them. Shuckers’ Extras: Let’s hope that OF/INF Mike Boeve’s 0-for-4, 4K performance is the nadir on his 2026 campaign, with a turnaround on the way. OF Jordyn Adams’ return from injury didn’t go exactly as he hoped: 0-for-4, ejected while making the final out of the game. Friday’s outlook: 24-year old RHP Tyson Hardin (6 IP, 8 R, 12 Ks through 2 starts) will toe the slab as Biloxi needs a win to even the series 2-2. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Peoria 24, Wisconsin 7 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Drops Decision to Peoria Video highlights of the touchdowns and field goals accumulated in this high-scoring affair were thankfully put together by Wisconsin’s terrific media team: 19-year old RHP Ethan Dorchies was hoping for a better outing than last week (2 1/3 IP, 5 R), but he allowed 8 hits (including a 2-run homer and 3 doubles) over his 4 innings of work (6 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 3 Ks), exiting down 6-3 after 77 pitches (42 strikes). The box score details the 21 hits for Chiefs’ batters, 20 of which came against Wisconsin pitchers (and 1 off of position player Juan Baez). They also earned 12 walks. Three errors, a passed ball and balk didn’t help the Timber Rattlers’ cause, but the offense did put up 11 hits, led by SS Daniel Dickinson (3-for-5). In fact, every Wisconsin batter reached base via hit or walk in the contest, which would produce a victory most days. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Kudos again to OF Braylon Payne for reaching base 4 times (2-for-3, 2 walks) and delivering his second homer of 2026, as well as 3B Andrew Fischer (3 RBIs) and C Blayberg Diaz (2 RBIs) for productive days at the plate. Readers will have to check the box score to review the combined 17 earned runs allowed by LHP Bjorn Johnson, RHP Yerlin Rodriguez and RHP Jose Nova over 4 innings of work. 13 Peoria batters came to the plate in their 10-run 7th inning, followed by a grand slam in the following frame. I think they’ll remember this game for a few decades to come. Friday’s outlook: RHP Bryce Meccage is scheduled to make his 3rd start of 2026 (6 2/3 IP, 3 R, 4 Ks in first 2 outings), with Wisconsin aiming to set aside Thursday’s debacle to claim a 3-1 series lead. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Hill City 14, Wilson 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Warbirds’ website, game details: Big Innings Lead Hill City Past Wilson 19-year old starting RHP Enniel Cortez, who was making his 3rd appearance since missing the entire 2025 season with an injury, unfortunately exited after 1 1/3 innings with an accompanying “injury delay” in the game log. We hope that there’s been no physical setback for the young hurler. In contrast to the Wisconsin game, Wilson’s pitchers only allowed 2 touchdowns on 17 hits and 7 walks in this one. Cortez (6 R (5 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) and RHP Joshua Quezada (1 1/3 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 K) had the most difficult time getting outs this time around. 19-year old LHP Enderson Mercado did the heavy lifting, throwing 90 pitches over 4 2/3 innings, with all of the damage (5 runs, 2 earned) coming with 2 outs in the 5th and 7th innings. RHP Ayendy Bravo also managed to toss 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run (0 H, 2 BB, 1 K). Our main highlight to share comes via a bit of generosity from Brewers’ legend Prince Fielder: Warbirds’ Extras: We’re not sure why C Luis Corobo, 2B Luis Lameda and OF Nick Monile had been absent from action for the prior 5-6 days, but we’re glad to see that they’re healthy. The experienced Lameda went 1-for-3 with a walk and also pitched a scoreless 9th inning. Monile had an outfield assist, drew a walk and scored. Wilson’s 5 hits were all singles, but that included a base hit by SS Brady Ebel to center field in the 5th inning to end his 1-for-34 drought at the plate. 1B Frederi Montero produced a 1-for-3 day, plus a hit-by-pitch. Two errors, two wild pitches, a passed ball and a pick-off obviously didn’t help Wilson’s cause. Friday’s outlook: 20-year old RHP Jarrette Bonet has impressed in 2 starts (7 IP, 1 R, 10 Ks) and gets the chance to lead Wilson back to a 2-2 series tie in his third outing of 2026. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, five minor league games are on the slate, including Nashville’s quasi-doubleheader starting at 6:05pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also kick off their new series at the Marlins from 6:10pm CST. Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

It doesn’t look like this will be the game that Letson turns it around: 2 walks, a balk and a 3-run homer surrendered within the first 4 batters faced. Shuckers will play catch-up.

From Maryvale:

Update from on 2 key prospects and Priester from Extended Spring Training in Maryvale:

19-year old RHP Enniel Cortez (5.2 IP, 3 R, 4 Ks) makes his 3rd appearance of 2026, looking to lead Low-A Wilson to a 2-1 home series lead over Hill City. C Luis Corobo, 2B Luis Lameda and LF Nick Monile are back in action after 5-6 days resting.

22-head old 2B Dylan O’Rae has started the 2026 season with a 10-game on-base streak for AA Biloxi. RHP Bishop Letson needs to shake off 2 rough outings (2.2 IP, 8 R (6 ER), 3 Ks) to lead the team to a 2-1 series lead at Columbus.