Ro Mueller

AAA Nashville hosts Cubs' affiliate Iowa this week, with RHP Janson Junk (3.86 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 35 IP) indeed getting the opening game start (instead of a recall by the Brewers for Thursday's spot start). One-time Olympic speed skater 2B Eddy Alvarez leads the team in OBP (.407) and stolen bases (11).

LHP Russell Smith promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin LHP Adam Seminaris placed on AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list LHP Brandon Knarr placed on AA Biloxi's 7-day injured list

I hope that this works out swimmingly. That said, it feels like a sad, token gesture that will ultimately be pointless while costing scarce funds. I'll admit that Teheran's recent run of form in the Pacific Coast League wasn't necessarily terrible (Last 21.2 IP since April 27: 3.74 ERA, 1.48 adjusted WHIP (including HBPs), 9.6 K/9, .718 OPS against, on a .333 BABIP), but it doesn't suggest to me that he should be starting any MLB games, especially for our Brewers. I'd have rather seen us call up RH reliever Thyago Vieira, who seems like he's actually throwing at an MLB-caliber level, going with a Bryse Wilson-led bullpen game when necessary, and adding an extra starter for AAA Nashville. Nonetheless, welcome Mr. Teheran. I hope you have an excellent run with the Brewers.

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Maybe the Bush and Lauer situations will help the brass be more proactive/adamant in the future about shutting players with troubling velocity dips down early.

RHP Caleb Boushley activated by AAA Nashville from Development List RHP Tyson Miller recalled by MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing injured LHP Eric Lauer)

Thanks for this. So Wiemer's .259 BABIP appears in large part due to his terribly low line drive rate. Shoot!!!! But Adames' low BABIP (.245) is moreso the result of bad luck. They're probably wishing Tyrone Taylor could show any respectable level of offense, so they can give Wiemer a chance to re-boot in AAA. Alas... I guess all we can do is hope that Urias makes it back soon (or that Wiemer/Taylor somehow turns the corner despite that looking far-fetched at the moment), which would enable Anderson to play more right field (even if we love his 3B defense). Most of the AAA options (Hiura, Toro, Alvarez, Singleton) don't play CF or RF, which leaves us with Blake Perkins and Skye Bolt.

Jeferson Quero added two more home runs to his collection as Biloxi broke its 7-game skid. Luke Adams hit a three-run blast for winning Carolina. Alex Jackson homered and did a bit of everything in Nashville’s extra inning victory. Wisconsin fell to its seventh consecutive defeat. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic For the week, Carolina won its series over Kannapolis 4 games to 3, while Nashville managed a 3-3 draw in Durham. Unfortunately, Biloxi and Wisconsin were a combined 1-and-11 on an awful week for them. Sunday’s Game Balls go to Jeferson Quero, Luke Adams, Alex Jackson, Carlos F. Rodriguez and Tyler Black, with an honorable mention to Thyago Vieira and Patrick Dorrian. Transactions: RHP Caleb Boushley activated by AAA Nashville from Development List Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 6, Durham 4 (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 Win In Extra Innings Over Bulls The Sounds needed a victory to forge a 3-3 series tie in Durham, but faced a tall task against rehabbing Major League RHP Tyler Glasgow. They managed to keep the game close at 2-1 before doing just enough damage against the Bulls’ ‘pen. Three Quick Strikes: RHP Caleb Boushley (4 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 4 Ks) started in his first action in nine days, working around constant traffic over four innings (76 pitches) and greatly assisted by C Alex Jackson throwing out two basestealers. Jackson (1-for-3, HR, HBP, 2 RBIs) may only be sporting a .160 season average, but his hits are often impactful, collecting his fifth of homer of the year in the top of the 7th inning to give the Sounds their first lead at 3-2. He was also hit by pitch to lead off the top of the 10th inning, coming around to score a critical insurance run. 3B/1B Patrick Dorrian (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs) also came through with a solo homer off Glasgow and an RBI single to score the Manfred Man. If the Brewers are looking for right-handed bullpen relief, they may not need to look any further than 29-year old Brazilian fireman Thyago Vieira (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks; season ERA 0.00). Thrust into a difficult situation in the bottom of the 7th inning with nobody out and runners on second and third while clinging to a 3-2 lead, he managed to limit the damage to just an RBI groundout, then kept the Bulls off the board in the 9th inning as well, ultimately earning his second win of the year for his efforts. Next week’s outlook: The Sounds (23-21) host Cubs’ affiliate Iowa (25-17), with RHP Janson Junk (3.86 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 35 IP) the expected opening game starter. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 9, Chattanooga 7 (in 10 innings) Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Jeferson Quero Smashes Two Homers, Tallies Five RBI in 9-7 Extra Innings Win For the second time this week, 20-year old C Jeferson Quero (2-for-6, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs) blasted two home runs in a game, this time enabling Biloxi to grab a 7-2 lead by the 6th inning as they appeared ready to coast home to their first victory of the week. I suspect that Quero may have more pop than many of us realized: 21-year old starting RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks) bounced back from a rare bad start on Tuesday, as well as a difficult second inning in this game to deliver a quality start, although denied a win. 3B Tyler Black (2-for-4, triple, 2 walks, 2 SBs) also recovered from a mini-slump by reaching base four times. Three Quick Strikes: Perhaps unsurprisingly in light of their 7-game losing streak, the Shuckers found a way to nearly blow this game, squandering a 1st and 3rd, nobody out opportunity in the top of the 7th inning, then seeing the lead frittered away with RHPs Cam Robinson and Zach Vennaro allowing five runs (four earned) and RHP Robbie Baker (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Ks) being tagged with a blown save. The team then wasted another 1st and 3rd opportunity in the top of the 9th inning, this time with one out, before thankfully coming through in the 10th inning with a INF Zavier Warren walk, DH/OF Noah Campbell (2-for-6, 2 RBIs, SB) RBI single and Quero RBI groundout. Manager Mike Guerrero then finally brought in RHP James Meeker to close out a 3-up, 3-down 10th inning for his first save in 2023. Warren only managed a walk in four plate appearances, but his contribution was far greater, as SS Freddy Zamora exited after three innings, forcing Warren to play shortstop for the first time since his college days (2020), with INF Ethan Murray (last played Wednesday the 17th) apparently also unavailable. Let’s hope that Zamora and Murray are both healthy by Tuesday’s home game. Here’s switch-hitting Campbell’s big RBI single in extra innings: Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (20-19) returns home to face Rays’ affiliate Montgomery (also 20-19), with LHP Adam Seminaris aiming for a third straight outing (2.25 ERA over last 12 innings, with 12 strikeouts) on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Quad Cities 7, Wisconsin 4 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Bandits Hold on to Beat Wisconsin At this point, I’m sorry to say that it can be a struggle to even glance over at the Timber Rattlers game, with this loss capping off their second 0-and-6 sweep of 2023, dropping their season record to 11-27. In this game, Wisconsin fell behind 4-0 by the 3rd inning and 7-2 by the 7th inning, but kept battling enough to bring the potential game-tying run to the plate in the bottom of the 8th inning, although that opportunity went for naught (center fielder Terence Doston pop out, SS Eric Brown Jr. strikeout). As always for home games, check out the extensive video highlights compiled by the Wisconsin’s excellent media team. Three Quick Strikes: Concern may rightfully be growing after 21-year old starting RHP Stiven Cruz (2 2/3 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks) failed to make it past the 4th inning for his fourth consecutive contest. His strikeout rate per nine innings is down from 10.7 last year to 7.9 in 2023 and his strikeout/walk ratio is woefully down at 1.44 versus 4.54 in 2022. Sporting the lowest runs per game (3.74), batting average (.208), OBP (.298) and OPS (.642) in the 12-team Midwest League, I can at least see a glimmer of upside given their league-lowest .270 BABIP (vs. .298 league average). Looking for additional positives in the abyss, we can point to LHP Luis Amaya and RHP Bo Bowman (combined 5 1/3 innings scoreless), 2B Robert Moore with his fifth homer of 2023, C Matt Wood with two hits and an RBI, and Je’Von Ward with a single, walk and two runs batted in. Also, Moore and Brown got special kudos for giving extended autographs despite the rough week. There’s a big time highlight here: Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin heads on the road to take on Twins’ affiliate Cedar Rapids (22-17), with RHP Tyler Woessner (2.52 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 35 2/3 IP) ready to win games on Tuesday and Sunday. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 12, Kannapolis 6 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Go Big, Win 12-6, Before Going Home Losses Friday and Saturday tied the special 7-game series at three games apiece, putting some extra pressure on Carolina in this road contest. But master motivator Manager Victor Estevez got his team to respond early to build a 7-3 lead and then again late to score five runs after Kannapolis had cut the lead to 7-6 in the 6th inning. Take a gander at the Mudcats Twitter feed for a few more highlights. Three Quick Strikes: 19-year old 3B Luke Adams (2-for-5, HR, walk, 3 RBIs) is hitting only .186, despite making consistent contact and drawing 27 walks in just 30 games played (.396 OBP), as his .209 BABIP tells his tale of frustration. You can see his shout of joy and relief in the video above after his 3-run homer in the 3rd inning. Eight of nine Mudcats starters recorded at least one hit, as the team out-hit the Cannon Ballers 14-to-8 on Sunday, with right fielder Hedbert Perez having three singles drop in and each of DH/OF Luis Lara, 2B Daniel Guilarte and C Jose Sibrian registering two singles. Manager Estevez obviously wanted this victory, actively replacing pitchers mid-inning, with RHPs Chase Costello, Tanner Shears and Shane Smith combining on 4 2/3 scoreless innings, while RHPs Yujanyer Herrera and Jeison Pena unfortunately struggled (combined 4 1/3 IP, 6 ER). Next week’s outlook: Carolina (22-16) comes home to play Rangers’ affiliate Down East (21-16). No starter is presently listed for Tuesday’s opening game, though perhaps we’ll see 20-year old RHP Patricio Aquino for the first time in 13 days. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Enjoy the day off on Monday. 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- RHP Colin Rea recalled to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville (replacing injured JB Bukauskas) - 1B Luke Voit sent on rehab assignment to AAA Nashville

Nate Peterson K’d six Cannon Ballers as Carolina split a doubleheader. Brian Navaretto drove in four runs in a Nashville win. Biloxi and Wisconsin weren’t able to halt their losing streaks, despite Justin Jarvis striking out nine Lookouts. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic The 2-win, 3-loss night puts our squads at a combined 4-9 this week, collectively three games below .500 on the season. The Mudcats were actually no-hit in the 7-inning opening game of their doubleheader before exacting revenge in their nightcap. Thursday’s Game Balls go to Nate Peterson, Brian Navaretto, Justin Jarvis, Bennett Sousa and Robert Moore, with honorable mentions to Eric Brown Jr. and Skye Bolt. Transactions: RHP Robert Stock activated by AAA Nashville from Development List C Brent Diaz transferred to Development List by AAA Nashville Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 8, Durham 4 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: Late Offensive Outburst Powers Sounds Past Bulls Trailing most of the game, C Brian Navaretto (3-for-4, 2 doubles, 4 RBIs) came through to double in two runs to tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the 7th inning, then returned in the 8th inning to double in two more for a 7-3 lead. Three Quick Strikes: LHP Bennett Sousa (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) and Skye Bolt (2-for-3, walk, RBI) combined for a great escape, with Sousa entering in relief of a struggling LHP Clayton Andrews to face a bases loaded and nobody out situation while clinging to a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 7th inning. A single was limited to one run via a Bolt assist to nab a runner at home, before Sousa retired the next five batters, four via strikeout. Returning from a nearly 3-week absence, RHP Robert Stock (1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) got the brief start. LHP Ethan Small (3 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 4 Ks) walked the first two batters he faced (allowing one inherited runner to score) before settling in to give the team some sorely-needed innings. 2B Patrick Dorrian (2-for-3, 2 doubles, walk, RBI) also had a nice game, while right fielder Monte Harrison exited early via ejection after striking out in his two at-bats. Friday’s outlook: LHP Robert Gasser (5.17 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 11.2 K/9 in 31 1/3 IP) is scheduled to start the fourth game of the series, trying to get back on track after two difficult starts. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Chattanooga 2, Biloxi 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Pitching Strikes Out 13 in 2-0 Loss to Lookouts Another day, another 2-0 shutout loss for our beloved Shuckers. The team went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, stranding seven. Once again, Biloxi’s hurlers deserved better, as the team fell to a fifth straight defeat. Three Quick Strikes: RHP Justin Jarvis (6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 9 Ks) took his second loss of the year, but was solid once again in throwing 95 pitches over six innings. Biloxi managed just three hits in the game, but at least 1B Zavier Warren and center fielder Jackson Chourio each doubled to show a glimpse of potency. Each went 1-for-4 with a strikeout, as the team K’d 11 times. LHP Nick Bennett (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) was solid in relief, retiring all six batters he faced. C Jeferson Quero (1-for-4) also threw out Chattanooga’s only attempted basestealer, while the Lookouts’ catcher matched the feat by throwing out 3B Tyler Black (0-for-2, walk, HBP). Friday’s outlook: RHP Tobias Myers (3.72 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 12.6 K/9 in 36 1/3 IP) gets the next crack at ending Biloxi’s losing skid, but the offense needs to score! Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Quad Cities 7, Wisconsin 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Bandits Get Late, Two-Out Runs to Beat Wisconsin For the second game in a row, the Timber Rattlers could not keep up with Quad Cities, who came through with clutch hits to score three runs in the final three innings. SS Eric Brown Jr. (2-for-4, 2 doubles, walk, SB) and 2B Robert Moore (2-for-5, double, 3 RBIs) had 2-out hits in the 9th inning to bring the tying run to the plate in the form of C Matt Wood (2-for-5, triple), but he flied out to end it. Check out the video highlights as compiled by the Wisconsin’s excellent media team, including this smooth defensive play from Brown and Moore: Three Quick Strikes: RHP Alexander Cornielle (5 1/3 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 4 BB, 3 Ks) didn’t allow a hit in the first three innings as Wisconsin built a 2-0 lead, but then gave up four consecutive hits in the top of the fourth inning, the last a 2-run homer to fall behind 4-2. Moore is steadily heating up, doubling in two runs to tie the game in the 5th inning, which was part of a 3-RBI night for him. 3B Eduardo Garcia (1-for-3, HR, walk, RBI, SB) also continued his topsy-turvy season, crushing his 3rd homer of the year and stealing a base. Unfortunately, outfielders Joe Gray Jr. and Je’Von Ward weren’t able to match their contributions, going a combined 0-for-8 with five strikeouts. RHP Max Lazar (2 2/3 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 Ks) took the loss despite quality work, while RHP Bo Bowman conceded two runs in the 9th inning to make the comeback much more difficult. Friday’s outlook: RHP Joseph Hernandez (3.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 31 2/3 IP) is the expected starter, with the team needing a win to claw back to 1-3 in their series. Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Game One Final: Kannapolis 7, Carolina 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Carolina No-Hit by McCullough in Kannapolis Game Two Final: Carolina 5, Kannapolis 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Mudcats Bounce Back to Beat Ballers 5-3 Carolina has been carrying the organization this week, so they can be forgiven for saving their energy for the second game (technically a “home” game, making up for an earlier rainout) of Thursday’s doubleheader. After being no-hit by Kannapolis’ 23-year old Connor McCullough (who faced just one batter over the minimum) in the opening game, LHP Nate Peterson (5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks) steadied the ship to earn the win in the nightcap. Three Quick Strikes: 3B Jadher Areinamo and 2B Jheremy Vargas each collected two singles in the late game, but getting runs across was a team effort: DH/1B Jesus Parra RBI single, left fielder Jace Avina RBI hit-by-pitch, 1B Jesus Chirinos sac fly, wild pitches to score Areinamo and Vargas. With the tying runs on base against RHP Jeison Pena in the top of the 7th inning, RHP Shane Smith was called into action to get the final out, striking out dangerous Jacob Burke, thus earning Smith his third save of 2023. It was death by a thousand cuts for RHP Aidan Maldonado (2 1/3 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 11 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks, 3 WPs), against whom every ball seemed to find its way through for a hit in the first game. His season ERA balloons to 6.20, but he only conceded one extra base hit and one walk against 20 hitters. Friday’s outlook: Exciting 21-year old RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2.45 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 15.3 K/9 in 14 2/3 IP) aims to build on a terrific last start, as Carolina looks for a 4-1 series lead. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck to all teams on Friday night! 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

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

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)

- 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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- RHP Justin Yeager placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list

Jackson Chourio - OF Sal Frelick - OF Jeferson Quero - C Carlos F. Rodriguez - P Tyler Black - 3B Robert Gasser - P Abner Uribe - P Jacob Misiorowski - P Daniel Guilarte - SS Luis Lara - OF Hendry Mendez - OF Luke Adams - 3B/1B Justin Jarvis - P Eric Brown Jr. - SS Darrell Thompson - P Patricio Aquino - P Freddy Zamora - SS Alexander Cornielle - P Ethan Small - P Robert Moore - 2B Justmissed: Matt Wood - C