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Low-A Carolina is home this week to take on Astros’ affiliate Fayetteville. Red-hot RHP Patricio Aquino (2.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 43.1 IP) starts today’s contest. CF Luis Lara is 6-for-8 in his last 2 games.

…and Black immediately exited. Uh oh.

High-A Wisconsin hosts Marlins’ affiliate Beloit this week, with a healthy RHP Alexander Cornielle (5.61 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 43.1 IP) making his first start in 30 days. CF Joe Gray Jr. is 5-for-9 in his last 2 games.

AA Biloxi plays at Marlins’ affiliate Pensacola this week. RHP James Meeker (2.90 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 in 40.1 IP) is somehow starting the opener after throwing 65 pitches 4 days ago. C Wes Clarke has a 13-game on-base streak.

- RHP Miguel Guerrero promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina - OF Luis Castillo assigned to Low-A Carolina from rehab at ACL Brewers - LHP Brian Fitzpatrick sent on rehab to ACL Brewers - RHP Ryne Moore sent on rehab to ACL Brewers

RHP Caleb Boushley takes the hill for AAA Nashville, looking to polish off a 5-1 series victory in Memphis. C Alex Jackson had a ridiculous 1.476 OPS in 55 June PAs and recently-optioned 3B Luis Urias makes his first non-rehab appearance in the minors since July 2019.

AA Biloxi needs a home win over Mississippi to forge a 3-3 series tie. RHP TJ Shook (5.40 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 36.2 IP) makes his 3rd start (13th appearance). C Jeferson Quero has a 6-game hitting streak and 13-game on-base streak.

20-year old 3B Eduardo Garcia (left Friday’s game early) returns to action for High-A Wisconsin, who can win their series in Quad Cities with a victory today. RHP Cameron Wagoner (6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 54.1 IP) is the starter, while SS Robert Moore is humming along with a 20-game on-base streak.

Low-A Carolina aims for a 3rd straight win and series tie in Kinston, NC against Down East. Their youngest pitcher RHP Yujanyer Herrera (4.47 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 48.1 IP) gets the start. The hot bats of 18-year old CF Luis Lara and 24-year old DH/C Jose Sibrian are slotted 3rd and 4th.

It was easier sailing for DSL-2 who were up 8-0 on Guardians Blue by the 5th inning, ultimately taking the game 8-4. Starting RHP Bryan Rivera pitched 4 2/3 shutout innings (2 hits, 8 Ks), being wisely stopped after we pushed him to a disastrous 6th inning to tarnish his last outing. DH/2B Pedro Ibarguen had 3 hits to lift his OPS to .871, C Eric Martinez 2 hits and a sac fly (OPS .894), LF Fabricio Valera 3 hits, 3B Luis Lameda 2 hits. CF Ramon Moreno (.831 OPS) and SS Filippo Di Turi (.866 OPS) each knocked in 2 runs.

In DSL-1’s 4-1 victory over Pirates Black, 3B Luiyun Alastre reached base 4 times, CF Yophery Rodriguez thrice and RF Pedro Tovar twice, scoring those 4 runs on just 4 hits (drawing 11 walks). Tovar also threw out a baserunner at home. But the bigger story is probably starting LHP Anthony Flores going 5 innings strong, conceding 1 runs on 2 hits.

That’s 3 wins on the day for our Rookie level clubs, the last being our Arizona Complex League team, which came back twice to beat the Royals 7-6. Luis Castillo and Dylan O’Rae each reached base 4 times, while Juan Baez had a double and triple (key to three-run 8th inning rally). SS Baez is performing amazingly well after signing for just $10,000 (as a catcher!) last January.

RHP Ryan Brady promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin INF/OF Eddy Alvarez transferred to Development List by AAA Nashville on 7/1 and re-activated today

All of the ACL players I'm expecting to move up were still in the ACL lineup today: Rehabbing minor leaguer 1B/C Tayden Hall Rehabbing minor leaguer OF Luis Castillo 22-year old OF Reidy Mercado Rehabbing major leaguer LHP Justin Wilson

Logan Henderson struck out eight in his first win for the Mudcats, with Luis Lara providing early offense. Joe Gray Jr. and others supported Jacob Misiorowski in Wisconsin’s victory. Nashville lost an extra inning contest and Jeferson Quero’s homer wasn’t enough for Biloxi. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers All affiliates are back in action on Monday for a special set of “Independence Day Eve” games. Transactions: OF Hendry Mendez activated from High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list LHP Nate Peterson activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list RHP Pedro Fernandez activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list RHP Luis Contreras promoted to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis 9, Nashville 8 (in 10 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review the affiliate write-up as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Drop Dramatic 10-Inning Contest to Redbirds Nashville’s five-game win streak came to an end in an entertaining back-and-forth affair in front of just 2,860 fans in Memphis (92 degrees, clear skies, wind blowing out to center field – what gives, Redbird fans?). Starting RHP Pedro Fernandez (5 IP, 5 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 1 K) was rusty after an injury sidelined him for 16 days, giving up three home runs in five innings and exiting down 5-3, but Nashville mounted comebacks via a three-run 7th inning (to lead 6-5) and two-run 9th inning to send the game to extra innings. Sounds’ Extras: Left fielder Keston Hiura (2-for-5, double, 3 RBIs) and 1B Abraham Toro had key RBI doubles in the comeback, with Toro knocking in the tying run with two outs in the top of the 9th inning. Eight of the nine lineup spots registered at least one hit, with 3B Mike Brosseau notching his fourth home run and 2B Josh VanMeter producing two singles and an RBI. After the Sounds went 3-up, 3-down in failing to bring home the ghost runner, RHP Luis Contreras was thrust into the pressure cooker in his first AAA action since May 5, giving up a walk-off single to the second batter of the frame. While RHPs Abner Uribe and Thyago Vieira were solid in the ‘pen (combined 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks), RHP Peter Strzelecki (1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 K) was not sharp in his first minor league outing since August 2022. On the Promotion Watch, center fielder Sal Frelick (2-for-4, walk) and DH/OF Tyrone Taylor (1-for-3, walk, HBP) both contributed, as they alternate center field duties from game-to-game. Monday’s outlook: Nashville’s already won the series (up four games to one), but RHP Caleb Boushley (4.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 72 IP) will try to make it a 5-1 week. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Mississippi 9, Biloxi 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Jeferson Quero Hits Team-Leading 12th Home Run in Loss to M-Braves Tied 2-2 after five innings, this game didn’t appear headed to blowout territory until starting RHP Christian Mejias (5 1/3 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 3 BB, 6 Ks was asked to extend himself beyond 91 pitches, ending his day with a double and a walk before handing over to struggling RHP Ryan Middendorf. Earlier, C Jeferson Quero (3-for-4, HR, RBI) had given Biloxi a 2-1 lead with his team-leading 12th homer of 2023: You’ll see a few more highlights at the Shuckers Twitter feed. Shuckers’ Extras: Middendorf (2 2/3 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 HBP, 2 Ks), still searching for his 2022 form, allowed three of the first four batters to reach as Mississippi grabbed a 5-2 lead and never looked back. Quero and SS Freddy Zamora (2-for-4, RBI) had five of the Shuckers’ six hits, with the rest of the team going 1-for-24. RHP Cam Robinson’s nightmare 2023 continued with a three-run 9th inning. His AAA ERA this year was 6.75 and now his AA ERA is 10.91. Monday’s outlook: RHP TJ Shook (5.40 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 36 2/3 IP) will make his third start of the season, as Biloxi needs a victory in the series finale to tie it up at three games apiece. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 5, Quad Cities 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Holds On for 5-4 Win at Quad Cities The Timber Rattlers started fast in support of starting RHP Jacob Misiorowski (4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 HBP, 2 Ks, 1 WP), putting two runners in scoring position in the 1st inning, then plating five runs over the next two frames for an early 5-0 lead. Little did they know that they’d register zero hits over the next 5 2/3 innings, needing to hold off the River Bandits with pitching and defense to escape with a 5-4 victory and 3-2 series lead. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Center fielder Joe Gray Jr. (2-for-5, 2 RBIs) and C Matt Wood (1-for-4, double, walk, 2 RBIs) had the big 2nd inning hits, each driving in two runs in that frame, before right fielder Hendry Mendez (1-for-4, HR, RBI) made his presence known with a solo shot to lead off the 3rd inning. This was 19-year old Mendez’s first game back with Wisconsin since a May 10 injury and he made solid contact all evening. RHPs Nick Merkel (3 1/3 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) and Sam Gardner (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K) were up to the task of keeping Quad Cities at bay, with Gardner earning his second save since joining the Timber Rattlers exactly one month ago. Unsurprisingly, neither SS Eric Brown Jr. nor INF Eduardo Garcia was in the lineup after exiting games early on Saturday and Friday, respectively. Robert Moore manned shortstop and Jose Acosta played second base, with C Darrien Miller and OF Terence Doston likely the only position players available on the bench. We await news on the seriousness of injuries to either player and hope they’re only dealing with bruises. Monday’s outlook: RHP Cameron Wagoner (6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 54 1/3 IP) gets a second crack against the River Bandits this week, with Wisconsin seeking a win to claim the series four games to two. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 7, Down East 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Carolina Wins Second Straight 7-3 in Kinston Starting RHP Logan Henderson (5 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks) and center fielder Luis Lara (3-for-4, walk, RBI) got back to their previous excellent form, with Henderson throwing a season-high 75 pitches to grab his first win of 2023 and Lara reaching base three times in the first four innings to help Carolina take a 4-1 early lead. The win was the Mudcats’ second in a row and they’ll get a chance to even the series on Monday. Mudcats’ Extras: Elder statesman (at 24 years old) C Jose Sibrian (2-for-4, double, HBP, 2 RBI) is now 12-for-his-last-34, opening the game’s scoring with a two-run double, while right fielder Jace Avina (1-for-4, HR, walk, 2 RBIs) came through with a two-run homer in the 9th inning to give the Mudcats some needed breathing room. LHP Nate Peterson (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) returned for his first official game since being injured 31 days earlier, picking up nicely where Henderson left off. Usual contributors 3B Luke Adams and SS Gregory Barrios had a day to forget, however, going a combined 0-for-10 with five strikeouts (four Ks for Adams). Credit goes to left fielder Hedbert Perez for a 2-hit day, as well as 2B Jheremy Vargas (single, 2 walks) and 1B Jesus Chirinos (single, 2 walks, HBP) for reaching base three times and four times, respectively. RHP Jeison Pena entered in the bottom of the 8th inning with a 5-1 advantage and unfortunately struggled to hold it, allowing two full count walks and a single as the Wood Ducks made the contest competitive late. RHP Yerlin Rodriguez closed out the game with a scoreless 9th inning after Avina’s blast. Monday’s outlook: 19-year old RHP Yujanyer Herrera (4.47 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 48 1/3 IP) gets the call to try to even the series. Will this be the game where rehabbing OF Luis Castillo and 1B/C Tayden Hall return? We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck in Monday’s special 7-game MILB slate! 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

20-year old C Jeferson Quero takes sole possession of the Biloxi home run leaderboard with his 12th of the year (Black has 11, Chourio 10). The Shuckers are tied 2-2 in the 5th inning.

The AAA Sounds have won 5 consecutive games and have RHP Pedro Fernandez back from injury for his first game in 16 days, facing Memphis on the road. SS Cam Devanney has a 10-game on-base streak.

- OF Hendry Mendez activated from High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list - RHP Pedro Fernandez activated from AAA Nashville’s 7-day injured list

19-year old RF Hendry Mendez returns from injury for his first High-A action since May 10 and RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.34 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 14.0 K/9 in 42.1 IP) makes his 14th start of 2023, as Wisconsin seeks to take a 3-2 series lead at Quad Cities. Unfortunately, Eric Brown Jr. and Eduardo Garcia are out of the lineup after recent injuries.

AA Biloxi has RHP Christian Mejias (6.28 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 11.2 K/9 in 61.2 IP) starting tonight, as they strive for a 3-2 series lead at home against Mississippi. 1B/C Wes Clarke (.775 OPS) has an 11-game on-base steak.

Logan Henderson reached a season-high 75 pitches over 5 solid innings (1 run, 1 hit, 8 Ks). Luis Lara has reached base 3 times in the first 4 innings (2 singles, walk), scoring twice as Carolina has grabbed a 4-1 lead. LHP Nate Peterson is pitching now for the first time in 31 days.

RHP Logan Henderson (3.51 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12.3 K/9 in 25.2 IP) gets the start for Low-A Carolina, which seeks to claw back to 2-and-3 in their series at Down East. C Jose Sibrian is 10-for-his-last-30, with 2 HRs and 2 doubles.

- RHP Luis Contreras promoted to AAA Nashville from AA Biloxi

Jeez, lots of fireworks tonight in advance of Independence Day. Myers gave up a grand slam 4 batters into the 4th inning. Biloxi now trails 9-4. But Ernesto Martinez (Wisconsin, 2-run shot) and Tyrone Taylor (Nashville solo homer) each knotted their games. Still early in both cases.