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High-A Wisconsin trails Quad Cities 2-0 in this week’s home series. RHP Alexander Cornielle (6.33 ERA in 21.1 IP) starts tonight. SS Eric Brown Jr. comes in with a 15-game on-base streak.

AA Biloxi has dropped 4 straight games, including 2 in Chattanooga. RHP Justin Jarvis 2.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 33 IP) tries to right the ship tonight. 3B Tyler Black is 6th in the league in OPS, 2nd in OBP and 1st in stolen bases.

Low-A Carolina leads their series 2-0 in Kannapolis and plays a doubleheader today. RHP Aidan Maldonado (4.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 18 IP) makes his 4th start (7th appearance) in the opening game. After an atrocious start to 2023, LF Jace Avina is finally starting to heat up with a 5-game hitting streak (8-for-20, HR, 2 doubles, 3 walks).

RHP Robert Stock activated by AAA Nashville from Development List C Brent Diaz transferred to Development List by AAA Nashville

Will Rudy pitched five shutout innings and Jesus Chirinos drove in four runs in Carolina’s victory. Biloxi stranded 13 runners in a frustrating loss, Wisconsin couldn’t keep up with Quad Cities and Nashville was one-hit in defeat. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic In a repeat of Tuesday’s results, the Carolina Mudcats were the sole affiliate to win on Wednesday night, dropping our minor league squads to a 2-6 record on the week thus far. Wednesday’s Game Balls go to Will Rudy, Jesus Chirinos, Adam Seminaris, Noah Campbell and Robert Moore. Transactions: RHP Lucas Erceg traded to the Oakland A’s (for cash) from AAA Nashville. This is one more twist in Erceg's epic journey to (hopefully, eventually) a long career in the Major Leagues OF Arbert Cipion assigned to High-A Wisconsin (last played September 9, 2022, also for Wisconsin) RHP Jake Cousins recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Durham 4, Nashville 0 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 Silenced in Durham The Sounds had the sole late game amongst Brewers’ affiliates on Wednesday, but their bats had already slept off by game time, generating just one hit and striking out 14 times in the shutout defeat. Three Quick Strikes: RHP Pedro Fernandez (3 1/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 4 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks) was relatively effective through the first two innings, but his night ended early at 66 pitches, after a solo homer in the 3rd inning and the first two batters reaching in the 4th inning (single, walk; both scored). The defense let him down with two errors and a passed ball. RHPs Tyson Miller and Thyago Vieira combined on 4 2/3 scoreless innings (1 hit, 2 BB, 6 Ks) to keep the Sounds in the ballgame throughout. 29-year old Vieira continues to throw 99mph consistently and has yet to allow an earned run in 2023 in 7 2/3 innings pitched. The Bulls tried to be generous, committing three errors of their own, walking six Sounds (including 1B Jon Singleton three times) and hitting one batter, but Nashville’s lumber couldn’t come through, stranding nine runners. Newly-added right fielder Michael Reed went 0-for-3 with a walk. Thursday’s outlook: I’m guessing Nashville will opt for a bullpen game (e.g. LHP Alex Claudio to open?), unless RHP Caleb Boushley is recalled early from the Development List. The Sounds needs a victory to get back to 2-1 in the series. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Chattanooga 2, Biloxi 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Seminaris Ties Career-High with Seven Innings, Shuckers Fall to Lookouts, 2-0 Losing a fourth straight game doesn’t get more frustrating than this, as the Shuckers went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position, leaving 13 men on base (vs. just four men left on base for the Lookouts): 1st inning: 2 of first 3 batters reached base, but didn’t score 3rd inning: 4 of first 5 batters reached base, but didn’t… 4th inning: 3 of first 4 batters reached base, but… 5th inning: 3 of first 4 batters reached base, … 6th inning: 2 of first 4 batters reached base… 9th inning: first 2 batters reached… Three Quick Strikes: LHP Adam Seminaris (7 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks) collected his fourth loss of 2023, but the organization will be happy that he put together a second consecutive decent start after a rough commencement to the season. After right fielder Noah Campbell (1-for-1, 4 walks; .900 season OPS) singled to start the game, Chattanooga pitchers wanted nothing more to do with him, walking him the next four times up. Campbell also gunned down a runner at home to end the 7th inning. Is it time to test out 23-year old switch hitting Campbell in AAA ball? Left fielder Tristen Lutz returned from a month-long injury absence, going 1-for-5. However, both he and center fielder Jackson Chourio (1-for-5) stranded seven men on base during their at-bats. Thursday’s outlook: RHP Justin Jarvis (2.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 33 IP) gets the start, as the Shuckers need a victory to claw back to 2-1 in the series. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Quad Cities 9, Wisconsin 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Rattlers Drop Decision to Quad Cities The River Bandits were a bit relentless in this game, outhitting Wisconsin thirteen to eight and going 4-for-21 with runners in scoring position, stranding a whopping 16 baserunners. They also stole six bases and weren’t caught even once (troubling for C Darrien Miller, whose defensive development is a major focus). The Timber Rattlers’ loss was their third in a row. Check out the video highlights as compiled by the Wisconsin’s excellent media team. We’ve also got another Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner post-game podcast for your listening pleasure, including comments on 1B Ernesto Martinez (exited early with knee tenderness), Matt Wood and others from Manager Joe Ayrault. Three Quick Strikes: Starting RHP Tyler Woessner (4 1/3 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 Ks) dealt with more traffic than usual but limited the damage, ultimately exiting early in the 5th inning after reaching 87 pitches. LHP Karlos Morales managed to strand two inherited runners in that 5th inning, but then conceded three runs of his own in the pivotal 6th inning, as the 7th-year minor leaguer was tagged with the loss. In all, the bullpen of Morales, Ryan Brady, Michele Vassalotti and Brandon Jordan conceded eight runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 IP. 2B Robert Moore (2-for-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs) is not yet out of his hitting slump (.182 season AVG), but he was clutch in the 7th inning, doubling in a run and scoring on a ground out to cut the deficit to 6-5. Thursday’s outlook: RHP Alexander Cornielle (6.33 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 21 1/3 IP) will try to turn the tide for Wisconsin, who trail their home series 2-0 against Quad Cities. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 7, Kannapolis 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: First Place Mudcats Blank Ballers 7-0 Let’s be grateful for the Mudcats, who were the sole winning affiliate for the second day in a row, dominating the Cannon Ballers from start to finish in this game, including outhitting them 10 to 4 and not committing any errors (vs. two errors for Kannapolis). RHP Will Rudy (5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks) managed to breeze through his five innings on just 62 pitches, as I’m sure excitement among Brewers’ brass grows regarding their 2022 5th round draft pick. He did not concede any extra base hits. Have a look at many beautiful strikeouts here and check out the Mudcats’ Twitter feed for the offensive highlights: Three Quick Strikes: Eight players in the lineup reached base two times, with 1B Jesus Chirinos (2-for-4, 4 RBIs) having his best game of 2023 as he rediscovers his stroke. It was also good to see left fielder Hedbert Perez (2-for-5, double) record a double and a single with no strikeouts. RHP Yerlin Rodriguez (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K) closed out the 9th inning in his first game since September 2, 2022, while Chase Costello (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) was solid over three scoreless innings. 3B Luke Adams (1-for-3, double, walk, 2 RBIs) knows how to get on base (.397 season OPS, despite a .184 AVG that’s supressed by a .213 BABIP) and get in scoring position from there, stealing his 11th base in this game. SS Daniel Guilarte (1-for-4, walk, SB) also stole his 16th base while extending his on-base streak to 35 games (including five games last year). Thursday’s outlook: RHP Aidan Maldonado (4.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 18 IP) and LHP Nate Peterson (3.04 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 23 2/3 IP) are scheduled start two ends of a doubleheader (with Carolina "hosting" one game on the road to make up for a prior rain-out), as the Mudcats seek a 4-0 series lead. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck to all teams in their Thursday night contests, including the Mudcats doubleheader! 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

We've got one more minor league game tonight, with AAA Nashville looking for a win in Durham to even the series 1-1. RHP Pedro Fernandez (2.63 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 24 IP) makes his 5th start (10th appearance) and the squad welcomes RF Michael Reed (recently released by the Dodgers) for his Brewers' organizational debut.

OF Michael Reed assigned to AAA Nashville from ACL Brewers RHP Jake Cousins recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing LHP Wade Miley, who went on the injured list) RHP Pedro Fernandez activated by AAA Nashville from Development List RHP JC Mejia activated by AAA Nashville from Development List

OF Arbert Cipion assigned to High-A Wisconsin (last played September 9, 2022, also for Wisconsin)

The Low-A Mudcats also had an early start today, trying to extend their series lead to 2-0 at Kannapolis. RHP Will Rudy (1.93 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 9.1 IP) makes his 3rd start of 2023.

High-A Wisconsin's game at home against Quad Cities is about to commence, with the team also trailing 1-0 in this week's series. RHP Tyler Woessner (2.59 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 31.1 IP) is on the mound for his 7th start.

The AA Shuckers game in Chattanooga is already well underway on this early Wednesday, with LHP Adam Seminaris (6.59 ERA in 27.1 IP) getting the start. They trail the series 1-0 despite a barrage of homers yesterday (Jeferson Quero x 3, Jackson Chourio x 1).

While Carlos F. Rodriguez (Biloxi - 6 R (4 ER) in 3 IP) and Janson Junk (Nashville - 5 ER in 4 IP) have struggled tonight, Carolina's Yujanyer Herrera has had a successful return from a 2-week injury, allowing just one hit and an unearned run in 4 innings of work. The Mudcats lead Kannapolis 5-1 in the 5th inning, but are presently delayed by lightning. Luis Lara and Jace Avina each have two hits, while Luke Adams and Jesus Parra each have two RBIs.

The AAA Sounds are on the road this week facing Rays’ affiliate Durham, with RHP Janson Junk (2.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 31 IP) starting the opening game. LF Skye Bolt (.294 AVG, .854 OPS in 60 PAs returns from injury to bolster a depleted outfield.

AA Biloxi is on the road at Reds’ affiliate Chattanooga this week, with phenomenal 21-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (1.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 12.9 K/9 in 28.2 IP) starting tonight. The team welcomes RF Lamar Sparks (.216 AVG, .708 OPS in 66 PAs) back from a stint on the injured list.

Wisconsin is home against Royals’ affiliate Quad Cities, with RHP Stiven Cruz (6.26 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 23 IP) needing to bounce back from two rough starts. Freshly-promoted C Matt Wood (.293 AVG, .956 OPS in 109 Low-A PAs) gets put immediately behind the plate in his first High-A game.

The Low-A Mudcats take on White Sox’ affiliate Kannapolis away this week, with 19-year old RHP Yujanyer Herrera (4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 19.1 IP) returning from the injured list to start the opener. 18-year old CF Luis Lara (.231 AVG, .649 OPS in 51 PAs) has reached safely in all 11 games he’s played this season.

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- RHP Yujanyer Herrera activated from Low-A Carolina’s 7-day injured list - OF Tristen Lutz activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list - OF Lamar Sparks activated by AA Biloxi from 7-day injured list - OF Skye Bolt activated by AAA Nashville from 7-day injured list - RHP JB Bukauskas recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville - SS Filippo Di Turi assigned to DSL Brewers-1

I don't think that Gray was really prepared for the level adjustment, then he ended up going 2-for-37 at Biloxi with just one walk. Hopefully OF Tristen Lutz is healthy and returning to the Shuckers lineup. Maybe we'll hear from Micah at some point. For now, I'll assume the nicks and injuries just became too much - missed 2 months in mid-2021, missed 3 months to conclude 2022 season, probably faced some new issue recently (last played 9 days ago). Hopefully he's on course to earning a university degree somewhere after being drafted in 2018 directly out of high school.

RHP Trevor Megill recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville RHP Colin Rea optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers

C Matt Wood promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Carolina RHP Yerlin Rodriguez assigned to Low-A Carolina (essentially being activated after 3 games in Low-A to end the 2022 season) OF Micah Bello retired (was playing at High-A Wisconsin) OF Joe Gray Jr. assigned to High-A Wisconsin from AA Biloxi 1B Jesus Chirinos assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin C Jose Sibrian assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin

Thomas Pannone collected his first win, while Payton Henry and Andruw Monasterio homered for Nashville. Cameron Wagoner and Ryan Brady were terrific for Wisconsin, though they lost in 11 innings. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers The 1-3 day meant that Biloxi (4-2) was the sole series winner, while each of Nashville, Wisconsin and Carolina had three wins and three losses on the week. Sunday’s Game Balls go to my wife, my mother (and all the amazing moms out there who lift us up), along with Thomas Pannone, Payton Henry, Blake Perkins, Cameron Wagoner and Ryan Brady, with an honorable mention to Andruw Monasterio. Transactions: Keston Hiura placed on the Nashville 7-day injured list retroactive to May 13 RHP Justin Yeager placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 6, Gwinnett 5 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: Nashville outlasts late Gwinnett rally to work a 6-5 victory in the series finale Nashville needed this victory to salvage a 3-3 series tie and looked in good shape until a rough 9th inning, barely holding on in front of 8,154 fans. Here’s Payton Henry’s (3-for-4, HR, double, 2 RBIs) first blast of 2023 and you can find more highlights at the Sounds’ Twitter feed: Three Quick Strikes: Blake Perkins (4-for-5, triple, two doubles) and Henry had their best games in a while and Andruw Monasterio (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs) continues his recent surge. LHP Clayton Andrews and RHP Jake Cousins were both solid in the ‘pen (combined 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K), while RHP Lucas Erceg and LHP Bennett Sousa allowed three unearned runs before closing it out. The Sounds’ starting rotation has been in flux since RHP Janson Junk and Colin Rea were called up to make Major League starts in mid-April, but it’s settling into two tiers: (i) Talented youngsters Junk and Robert Gasser; (ii) Crafty veterans Pannone (6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks; lowers ERA to 2.04 in 17 2/3 IP), Caleb Boushley and Pedro Fernandez. Hot-hitting Keston Hiura went on the 7-day injured list (exited Friday’s game early after being picked off base), shifting the spotlight to 3B Abraham Toro (1-for-4, double, RBI) as the next position player up for possible promotion. In this game, Toro extended his on-base streak to 31 games, but also committed two errors to give him five on the season. Next week’s outlook: The Sounds (20-18) head out to take on Rays’ affiliate Durham (also 20-18). RHP Janson Junk (2.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 31 IP) is scheduled to start the series opener. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Rocket City 6, Biloxi 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Threaten Late, Fall to Trash Pandas, 6-4, in Series Finale This tight 3-2 affair nearly got out of hand when RHP Cam Robinson (0 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 0 Ks) opened the 7th inning by throwing nine consecutive balls, ultimately failing to retire any of the five batters he faced. As such, it may be back-to-the-drawing-board for Mr. Robinson. Three Quick Strikes: Leading 6-2, Rocket City attempted to return the favor by allowing the first five Shuckers to reach base in the bottom of the 7th inning, before normally-reliable left fielder Noah Campbell (struck out looking) and center fielder Jackson Chourio (GIDP) were unable to knock in any more runs with the bases loaded in a 6-4 game. Chourio (1-for-4, double, RBI) did hit an RBI double to drive in Campbell in the 1st inning, then have a great catch in the top of the 9th inning. Prior to the game, we breezed a sigh of relief as 20-year old C Jeferson Quero (1-for-4; threw out 1 of 3 basestealers) returned to full action, despite exiting Friday’s game after three innings. Although the Shuckers committed two errors (SS Freddy Zamora, right fielder Joe Gray Jr.), they did manage to turn a nifty 4-2-3 double play in that troublesome 7th inning, with credit going to 2B Ethan Murray in particular. One of those errors led to an unearned run in the 3rd inning, thus tagging starting RHP Christian Mejias (5 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 3 Ks) with the loss. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (19-14) travels to face Reds’ affiliate Chattanooga (14-18) this week, with terrific RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (1.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 12.9 K/9 in 28 2/3 IP) expected to start the opening game. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: South Bend 2, Wisconsin 1 (in 11 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Cubs Tip Rattlers in Eleven Innings More than perhaps any other pitcher in the organization, RHP Cameron Wagoner (5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks; lowering ERA to 9.24) needed a bounce-back performance and he did just that on Sunday. One would have hoped that this spectacular play by 24-year old RHP Ryan Brady (3 IP, 1 Manfred Run (0 ER) 1 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) in the 10th inning would spark the offense to close out a series win, but alas Wisconsin ultimately went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position in a tough loss. Check out many more highlights from this Mother’s Day game as compiled by the Wisconsin media team. We’ve also got a 15-minute Chris Mehring, Kyle Lobner post-game podcast for your listening pleasure. Three Quick Strikes: Wisconsin’s sole run was a SS Eric Brown Jr. special in the bottom of the 8th inning: single, two stolen bases (giving him 15 on the year), scored on a fielder’s choice as South Bend threw home in a futile effort to nab the speedster. RHP Max Lazar (2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) had a solid run of results coming in (1 ER in last 11 IP), but an opposite field triple tripped him up in this game. Unfortunately, Wisconsin failed to convert any of their late scoring opportunities: 1-on with nobody out in the 9th inning, Manfred man on with nobody out in the 10th inning, 2-on with nobody out in the 11th inning. Next week’s outlook: The Timber Rattlers (11-21) get to stay home, hosting Royals’ affiliate Quad Cities (12-21) this week. Opening game starter RHP Stiven Cruz (6.26 ERA in 23 IP) needs a rebound of his own after allowing 13 runs (9 earned) and 13 hits in his last two starts (five innings). Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Fredericksburg 6, Carolina 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Drop Finale 6-3 in Error Filled Day As detailed in the game report, this was a mistake-filled finale for the Mudcats, including for normally-reliable C Matt Wood (two errors) and talented-but-frustrating RHP Jeison Pena (balk, wild pitch, error). The defense wasn’t all bad, however, as 2B Jadher Areinamo continued his terrific glove work on this fabulous 7th inning double play: Three Quick Strikes: Perhaps players started trying to do too much after Carolina squandered a bases loaded, nobody out opportunity in the bottom of the 6th inning while trailing 4-3. Credit the Fredericksburg defense for completing a 1-2-3 double play on struggling (at-the-plate) Areinamo (1-for-4; .223 AVG, .515 OPS) and then striking out 1B Jesus Parra (2-for-4, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs; .196 AVG, .564 OPS). Still trailing 4-3, Pena’s 8th inning included a leadoff walk, Wood committing catcher interference on an 0-2 pitch for one of his errors and a wild pitch. After a nice infield play (3B Luke Adams to Wood for one out) and a fly out, Pena nearly pulled off the scoreless escape, but instead threw past first base for a 2-run error that extended the Nationals’ lead to 6-3. Nine walks helped make up for the Mudcats’ limited hits (4-for-27), but Fredericksburg took a page from Carolina’s playbook in stealing five bases on Sunday (vs. one stolen base for the good guys). We’ll see if the Mudcats get some reinforcements before Tuesday (e.g. Is OF Luis Castillo healthy enough for his 2023 debut?), given that their active roster is down to 27 players (vs. the customary 30). Next week’s outlook: Load up the bus, as Carolina (18-13) heads to take on White Sox affiliate Kannapolis (also 18-13) this week. Although no starter has been listed, I’d expect RHPs Logan Henderson and Patricio Aquino to tag-team the opening game on Tuesday. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report! Enjoy the day off on Monday and good luck next week! 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AAA Nashville trails its home series against Gwinnett 3-2, so needs a win today to salvage a split. LHP Thomas Pannone was solid in his last start (4 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks).