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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. 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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.

LF Josh Adamczewski has 3 homers and 6 RBIs over his last 4 games for High-A Wisconsin, which seek a 3-0 home series lead over Peoria. RHP Ethan Dorchies needs a bounce-back start (2.1 IP, 5 R, 2 Ks last outing).

After missing the 2025 season with a torn flexor tendon, 31-year old LHP Thomas Pannone returns to action, looking to lead AAA Nashville to a 3-0 home series lead over Worcester. 3B Jett Williams has a 10-game on-base streak.

Brady Ebel is now 1 for his last 31, popping out with the bases loaded down 6-3 to end the 7th inning. I miss Tyler Rodriguez and Luis Lameda.

Jose Anderson RBI single scores Ebel. Filippo Di Turi single, 2 SBs, scores on a balk. Tied up 2-2 in the 2nd inning.

That’s a really tough first inning for Mercedes, giving up 2 doubles, 2 singles and a walk. Thankfully the damage was only 2 runs. Time for Wilson to play catch-up.

19-year old RHP Miqueas Mercedes (9.1 IP, 1 R, 11 Ks) makes his 3rd start of 2026 as Low-A Wilson shoots for a 2-0 home series lead over Hill City. LF Luiyin Alastre had a big day in yesterday’s win (2-for-3, double, walk, 2 RBIs, SB).

Well, the T-Rats only got 1 run across in that 3rd inning, but an HBP, error and Ragsdale 3-run blast in the bottom of the 5th inning have tied it up!

It’s time for RHP Logan Henderson to dominate again (8.1 IP, 2 R, 13 Ks in AAA/MLB this year), this time as AAA Nashville aims to grab a 2-0 home series lead over Worcester. C Ramon Rodriguez is quietly excelling (12-for-26 = 462 AVG; 3-for-8 caught stealing).

RF Josiah Ragsdale troughed at 1-for-21 (.048 AVG) after an 0-for-2, 1 BB performance in Game 1, but he's started a potential rally in Game 2 with a leadoff single and stolen base in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Wisconsin trails 4-0.

RHP Enrique Velasquez released by DSL Brewers Gold 18-year old Velasquez from Venezuela was signed in January 2025, pitching in 9 games (2 starts) in the 2025 DSL season. The .218 batting average against wasn't bad, but a 9.19 ERA and 18 BB / 3 K ratio in 15.2 IP could be improved upon. We wish the young man luck in his next opportunity.

After winning Game 1 of today’s home doubleheader over Peoria, the High-A Timber Rattlers send out RHP Travis Smith (5 IP, 1 R, 4 Ks last outing) to lead them to victory in Game 2. 2B Juan Baez and C David Garcia also join the starting lineup for Game 2.

Hall walked (an "RBI walk"), the 4th straight free pass issued by the Columbus reliever.

Three home runs off of Brett Wichrowski (5 IP, 4 ER) and one off of Ryan Birchard (2 IP, 3 R (2 ER)). Biloxi has also stranded 9 baserunners through 7 innings, trailing 7-1. But now Tayden Hall gets to make his AA debut, pinch hitting for Kay-Lan Nicasia with the bases loaded and 1 out in the top of the 8th inning. Big chance!

Great to see LF Josh Adamczewski and CF Braylon Payne back in the lineup for their first action since Thursday, April 9. High-A Wisconsin is hosting Cardinals' affiliate Peoria this week, starting with today's doubleheader after yesterday's rainout. The lineup graphic showed RHP Travis Smith as starting Game 1, but I guess it's RHP Jason Woodward.

That's cool that RHP Edwin Jimenez was able to make his first regular season Minor League appearance since May 2024, retiring all 3 batters faced in Biloxi's 7th inning (fly out, ground out, strike out). Of course, he also faced 38 batters (8.1 IP) in the Arizona Fall League last October/November, but the AA placement feels to me like he's fully back. Congrats to him.