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RHP Will Rudy and the Low-A Mudcats strive for a 3rd straight win and 3-2 series lead in Augusta. 18-year old CF Luis Lara has raised his OPS to .855 with 25 BB and 14 Ks in 143 PAs.

Must have replaced Hiura with a lookalike:

- RHP Tyson Miller optioned to AAA Nashville from MLB Brewers - LHP Wade Miley and DH/1B Jesse Winker reinstated to MLB Brewers from MILB rehab assignments - OF Lamar Sparks placed on 7-day injured list by AA Biloxi, retroactive to 6/16 - RHP Samuel Dario placed on 7-day injured list by ACL Brewers

Yes, because he’s comfortable there. This is a guy who re-upped on a minor league deal in early 2023 despite the fact that it meant that he was ineligible to have his contract selected by his MLB club in the first month of the season (due to DFA rules). That said, I personally wouldn’t mind to see him venture out, bet on himself to make it elsewhere since I’m not sure he’ll get another shot with the Brewers unless Tellez gets injured. I thought the Rockies were a good fit in the offseason. Now, the Marlins (minor league deal) may present the best opportunity. Or he can opt for fortune and fame in Japan or Korea.

We wanted to tip our caps to some players that were recently released or retired: 22-year old LHP Pablo Garabitos, born in the Dominican Republic, was taken in the 25th round ($125k sign-on bonus) of the 2018 draft out of Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida. Pegged as a reliever from the get-go, he was quite dominant in Arizona (2 seasons – 2.22 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 48.2 IP)) and Low-A ball (2022 season – 1.61 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 56 IP), so it’s difficult to understand why the organization didn’t promote him at a faster clip. He evidently suffered an injury this past offseason or at the start of spring training, causing him to be placed on the 60-day injured list in early April 2023, before his surprising release last week. We hope that Pablo is fully healed and ready to seize the next opportunities which come his way. 22-year old OF Micah Bello was a competitive balance pick after the 2nd round ($550k sign-on bonus) in 2018 out of Hilo High School in Hawaii. He did just enough on the field in 2018 and 2019 to keep prospect watchers interested (e.g. .648 OPS, 10 stolen bases in Arizona; .726 OPS with 6 homers at Rocky Mountain). He then recorded a ho-hum .663 OPS with 64 Ks (vs. 11 walks) as a 20-year old at Low-A Carolina in 2021, though lost two months due to injury. Sent to repeat at Low-A in April 2022, he was the team’s top hitter with a .994 OPS in 18 games before being promoted to High-A Wisconsin, where he posted a .641 OPS over 20 games before being injured. This year, he struggled in 14 games at Wisconsin, though perhaps he was dealing with yet another injury before announcing his voluntary retirement. We hope that Micah was able to further his education on the side during his five seasons in the Brewers’ organization and wish him luck in his future endeavors. 22-year old RHP Fernando Olguin joined the Brewers as an international free agent out of Mexico in May 2019, then did nothing but impress over his first two seasons: 1.88 ERA with 53 Ks in 43 IP in the Dominican Summer League in 2019; 2.87 ERA with 30 Ks in 31.1 IP in Arizona in 2021. Then 21-year old Fernando put up somewhat respectable results last year in Low-A ball (5.30 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 69.2 IP), though with need for improvement. This year, Olguin faced just 11 batters at Low-A Carolina before being released. He has since joined Tijuana of the Mexican League (independent ball) and we hope he makes significant strides there. 25-year old RHP Joey Matulovich was a 20th round selection ($110k sign-on bonus) in 2018 out of UC-Berkeley. After surprisingly good numbers (2.75 ERA with 49 Ks in 36 IP) in the hitter-friendly Pioneer League in 2018, the next season in Arizona/Low-A Wisconsin was more of a struggle (5.57 ERA with 45 Ks in 32.1 IP). By 2021, he was revived in Low-A ball (1.80 ERA with 56 Ks in 40 IP) but struggled after a promotion to High-A (6.55 ERA with 39 Ks in 34.1 IP). Last season saw a full-time shift to the bullpen in High-A, which unfortunately didn’t deliver the expected results (5.98 ERA with 64 Ks in 58.2 IP), then he only saw action in 5 games at High-A Wisconsin in April before being released. He’s since joined Winnipeg in the American Association (independent ball) and we wish him terrific success. 24-year old LHP Jakob Brustoski signed as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech in July 2021. He can certainly light up the radar gun, striking out 69 batters in just 32.2 IP in 31 games over about two seasons with the Brewers: 7 games in Arizona, 24 at Low-A Carolina. Unfortunately, control was an issue as he also walked 50 batters, threw 32 wild pitches and hit 9 players, contributing to his career MILB ERA of 11.57. We wish Jakob success in putting his tools together elsewhere in baseball or in whichever career he chooses. 33-year old RHP Robert Stock joined AAA Nashville in January 2023 after an eventful career with the Cardinals, Pirates, Reds, Padres, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, Dooson Bears (Korea) and the Israeli National Team. He’s logged 72.2 innings in the Majors, lastly in 2021. Originally selected by St. Louis as a catcher from USC in the 2009 draft, he didn’t transition to pitching until 2012 in Low-A ball. He’d pitched respectably in AAA in 2021 and in Korea in 2022, but this season with Nashville was a struggle (8.22 ERA in 23 IP). Mr. Stock has quickly landed on his feet with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League (independent ball) and we wish him tremendous success. 20-year old OF/INF Jacob Zalm joined the Brewers as an international free agent out of Curacao in July 2019, though wasn’t able to debut until July 2021 due to the lost Covid season. After a highly productive 2021 in the Dominican Summer League (.764 OPS with 15 stolen bases in 135 PAs), he spent most of 2022 stateside Arizona, posting a somewhat respectable .655 OPS with 5 stolen bases (vs. 0 CS) in 113 PAs. Released just prior to the ACL season commencing, perhaps Zalm was a casualty of the Brewers’ reduction to having just one team in Arizona, but his lack of a premium defensive position (most 2022 innings were in left field) probably didn’t help his case. We wish Jacob all the best whether in baseball or other career pursuits. 21-year old RHP Phili Silverio was signed as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in March 2021. Phili skipped Dominican Summer League ball, being placed directly in Arizona in July 2021, understandably struggling to a 5.59 ERA and 1.86 WHIP, though with an eye-opening 30 strikeouts in just 19.1 innings pitched. Unfortunately, his ERA (7.48) and walks (26 in 21.2 IP) didn’t improve in a second season in Arizona, before he was ultimately released early last month. Good luck Phili! 20-year old RHP Delson Guzman signed as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in October 2019. Similar to Zalm, Guzman didn’t formally debut until July 2021. He pitched just 4.2 innings in the Dominican Summer League that season, before going on the 60-day injured list. Unfortunately, that injury carried into the 2022 season, in which he only pitched 7 innings (2.57 ERA with 9 Ks) in Arizona. This year, Delson was placed on the 60-day injured list to start the season in April and has now been released. We wish Mr. Guzman the best of success in his future pursuits. 19-year old RHP Leonardo Rivera joined as an international free agent from the Dominican Republic in January 2021, but went on the 60-day injured list and didn’t debut until 2022 with DSL Brewers-1. Last season, he made 15 relief appearances, delivering a 6.48 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 7.2 K/9 in 25 innings. He also earned two wins and one save for his efforts. We wish him a successful career, whether in baseball or another path. 18-year old RHP Breijher Subero signed as an international free agent from Venezuela in June 2022, but he unfortunately never made his organizational debut. We hope he’s healthy and wish him well in his career and life.

Turang walk-off homer in the 10th!!

Thyago Vieira issued 3 walks in the top of the 9th inning, but didn’t concede a run. Still 2-2 agaInst Gwinnett. Toro, Naquin and Navarreto are due up to try to walk off a 4th straight win.

Ah, man. Wouldntchaknowit…Great Lakes answers with a 2-out solo homer off RHP Brannon Jordan in the bottom of the 9th inning. To extra innings they go, tied 7-7.

Down to their final out and staring at a likely third straight 1-run loss at Great Lakes, Eduardo Garcia and Alex Hall said “No!” Garcia singles on an 0-2 pitch, then Hall follows with a 2-run blast. Win this thing, gentlemen! 7-6 Timber Rattlers need to hold on.

A win for the Low-A Mudcats would even their series in Augusta 2-2. RHP Alexander Vallecillo (1.35 ERA with 26 Ks in 20 IP) is tonight’s starter, while DH/OF Hedbert Perez has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games.

Not a good outing for Mr. Jarvis, giving up 6 runs in 2 1/3 innings. Runner on 2nd is his responsibility too, with RHP Robbie Baker on in relief. Montgomery 6, Biloxi 4, still in the 3rd inning.

Boy does 21-year old RHP Stiven Cruz (6.91 ERA in 43 IP) need to turn things around, so High-A Wisconsin can vanquish 41-18 Great Lakes. DH/C Matt Wood has an 11-game hitting streak.

The AAA Sounds are up 3-0 in their home series against Gwinnett and have RHP Pedro Fernandez (3.83 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 44.2 IP) making his 8th start (15th appearance). Can SS Brice Turang homer for the 3rd consecutive game?

OF/INF Keston Hiura sent on rehab assignment to ACL Brewers OF Monte Harrison transferred to Development List from AAA Nashville

Looks like Winker is probably back, maybe activated tomorrow.

AA Biloxi has won 3 games in a row and has a doubleheader in Montgomery today. RHP Justin Jarvis (2.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 62.2 IP) starts the first game. 3B Tyler Black continues to lead the Southern League in stolen bases and walks, is 3rd in OBP and 6th in runs scored.

Pretty solid day for some of our DSL-2 guys: 2B Luis Lameda - 2 singles, 3 walks, SB, 2 RBIs, 1 run (1.083 OPS) 3B Roderick Flores - double, single, walk, 2 RBIs, 1 run (1.035 OPS) DH Demetrio Nadal - single, 2 walks, 4 SBs, 3 runs (1.127 OPS in limited time) RHP Aneuris Rodriguez - 4.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 Ks, 1 WP (1.04 ERA)

Tyler Black and Cam Devanney smacked key home runs for winning Biloxi and Nashville, while Patricio Aquino was dominant as Carolina snapped its eight-game skid. Image courtesy of © William Glasheen / USA TODAY NETWORK Tyler Black and Cam Devanney smacked key home runs for winning Biloxi and Nashville, while Patricio Aquino was dominant as Carolina snapped its eight-game skid. It was a terrific day across most of the Brewers’ system, as teams won six of seven games and the Mudcats welcomed OF Luis Lara back to a lineup in desperate need. Only Wisconsin fell in a tough one-run affair. Transactions: N/A Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Nashville 5, Gwinnett 3 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: Devanney's Heroics Gives Sounds Third-Straight Win Over Stripers After not pitching for eight days, a refreshed RHP Caleb Boushley limited contact in keeping the Stripers off the board through the first five innings, while a tie-breaking 2-run blast from 2B Cam Devanney delivered the Sounds’ third straight victory at home over Gwinnett. Take a gander at the Sounds’ Twitter feed to see Devanney’s homer, a confident LHP Clayton Andrews strut off the mound after cleaning up danger in the 8th inning and other highlights. Sounds’ Extras: SS Brice Turang and 3B Mike Brosseau are starting to find their stroke, hitting homers in the 5th and 6th innings to give Nashville a 3-0 lead. After starting the season late due to injury, then understandably struggling over his first month, 2B Cam Devanney has found his groove since May 24th, connecting on a first pitch, 2-run homer in the bottom of the 8th inning to win the game. Rehabbing RHP Matt Bush and AAA debutant RHP Abner Uribe struggled with walks and an error each, which enabled Gwinnett to tie the game at 3-3 by the 8th inning. Thankfully LHP Clayton Andrews had less difficulty, stranding two runners in the 8th inning and earning the 4-out save. Friday’s outlook: LHP Eric Lauer will make his first start since being optioned to AAA ball, after two difficult rehab outings with the Sounds (4 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 12 H, 4 BB, 6 Ks). Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 6, Montgomery 0 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Shuckers Twirl Seventh Shutout of the Year to Win Third Straight RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez, LHP Ryan Middendorf and RHP James Meeker were dominant in the 2-hit, 3-walk, 12-K shutout, with no Montgomery playing even reaching third base in the game, giving Biloxi a 2-0 series lead on the road. Leading the team in most offensive categories, 3B Tyler Black got the party started with a 3rd inning RBI double and added a solo homer to lead off the 5th inning, while Isaac Collins came through with a clutch 2-out, 2-run single in the 4th inning. Shuckers’ Extras: We’ll set the concern-o-meter at 2 of 10 for Rodriguez, who exited at just 60 pitches after two walks in the 4th inning. Fanatic watcher wiguy94 commented in the daily forum that no trainer visited the mound, so the current assumption is that this was a planned short start. Back in the comfort of AA hall after a rough 10-game stint at AAA Nashville (7.71 ERA), Middendorf stranded those two baserunners, allowing just one of six batters to reach base (a harmless walk). Four innings, no runs, eight Ks, no walks was exceptional from Meeker, achieved in just 56 pitches (a season high). Friday’s outlook: The Shuckers and Biscuits have a rare doubleheader to make up an earlier rainout, with RHP Justin Jarvis (2.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 62 2/3 IP) starting one of the games. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Great Lakes 3, Wisconsin 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Rattlers’ website, game details: Loons Edge Rattlers 3-2 The Timber Rattlers battled but lost their second straight one-run game at Great Lakes to fall behind 2-1 in this week’s series. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Starting RHP Cameron Wagoner has been markedly better over his last 3 games, but 3 runs in 5 innings is still a 5.40 ERA, so there remains room for improvement. 24-year old LHP Luis Amaya (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) continues to impress as a multi-inning reliever, averaging nearly 40 pitches per outing. As close as the game appears, Wisconsin only had one batter make it as far as second base over the game’s final seven innings. Coming away with just two runs on their 5 singles and 3 walks in the first two innings was a missed opportunity. Friday’s outlook: It’s been a rough season thus far for RHP Stiven Cruz (6.91 ERA in 43 IP), who now faces the task of turning it around against one of the top minor league clubs Great Lakes (41-18 season record). Carolina Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Carolina 7, Augusta 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Aquino Totals 7 Ks in Streak Snapping Victory Center fielder Luis Lara returned to action after missing most of the Mudcats’ 8-game losing streak, as the team erupted for 14 hits in support of a terrific start from RHP Patricio Aquino (4 1/3 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 7 Ks). Mudcats’ Extras: Lara was a willing spark plug for the offense, walking and stealing a base in the 1st inning, singling and scoring in the 3rd inning and doubling in 4th inning as the Mudcats jumped out to a 6-0 lead. Don’t look now, but 20-year old Aquino just lowered his ERA to 1.82 after retiring 13 of 14 batters, placing him 6th in the 12-team Carolina League (min. 30 IP). Every spot in the lineup grabbed at least one hit, with five players notching two hits. Of particular note, SS Gregory Barrios had a triple, single, two RBIs and two stolen bases. Friday’s outlook: RHP Alexander Vallecillo (1.35 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 in 20 IP) is scheduled to start as Carolina aims to even the series 2-2. Arizona Complex League Action Final: ACL Brewers 6, ACL Angels 5 Box Score / Game Log Our young men in Arizona improved to 6-2 in this 7-inning affair, bolting out to a 6-1 lead through four innings before nearly giving it all back in the top of the 5th inning. ACL Brewers’ Extras: 20-year old RHP Jesus Rivero (4 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 Ks) had a terrific outing in his first start (second appearance) of the year, lifting his season strikeout total to an eye-popping 13 in just 8 1/3 innings pitched. 18-year old RH reliever Daniel Corniel commenced poorly (single, two hit-by-pitches, 3-run homer) before retiring eight of the last nine batters. Every spot in the lineup was productive (led by 22-year old center fielder Reidy Mercado and rehabbing 3B Josh VanMeter combining on four hits and an RBI), with seven batters collecting hits, one walking twice and the remaining batter grabbing an RBI. Don’t be surprised if Mercado makes his way to Carolina soon and VanMeter re-joins the Nashville squad. Dominican Summer League Action Final: DSL Brewers #2 Squad 11, DSL Giants Orange 8 Box Score / Game Log A 7-run first inning on six singles and three walks put the Dos Squad in a comfortable position, but the game was 10-7 by the 5th inning as they had to hang on to improve their season record to 4 -4. SS Roderick Flores, big-money signing 2B Filippo Di Turi and 3B Luis Lameda provided most of the offense, combining to go 8-for-13 with a double, two walks, and eight(!) RBIs. On the mound, 16-year old RHP Melvin Hernandez (3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 0 Ks) made his second start, exiting with a comfortable 8-2 lead after three innings, while 18-year old RHP Justin Caceres (3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks) overcame steady traffic to lock down the final three innings to earn the save. Final: DSL Brewers #1 Squad 5, DSL Angels 2 Box Score / Game Log The Uno boys continued their hot start, improving to 6-2 on the back of terrific pitching from 18-year old LHP Jose Meneses (3 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 3 Ks) and 17-year old RHP Eric Prado (4 1/3 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 6 Ks). At the plate, SS Joan Gutierrez continues to show why he’s atop the batting order, reaching base three times to set the tone. 2B Luiyin Alastre added two doubles, but the franchise bosses may be most excited about $1.5 million bonus center fielder Yophery Rodriguez (1-for-3, HR, walk, RBI) hitting his first home run in the Brewers’ organization. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck in Friday’s 8-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

18-year old CF Luis Lara returns from injury for his first game in 8 days, as Low-A Carolina will try to end its 8-game skid and cut its series deficit to 2-1 in Augusta. RHP Patricio Aquino (2.08 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 30.1 IP) gets the start.

The AA Shuckers lead their series 1-0 in Montgomery and have solid 21-year old RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez (3.54 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 in 53.1 IP) starting tonight. DH/C/1B Wes Clarke is on a solid run (.894 OPS in last 123 PAs).

AAA Nashville is up 2 games to 0 at home against Gwinnett and gives RHP Caleb Boushley (4.88 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 55.1 IP) his first action in 8 days. 1B Patrick Dorrian has a .983 OPS in his last 106 PAs.

High-A Wisconsin lost a close one yesterday at Great Lakes. They’ll try to claim a 2-1 series lead behind RHP Cameron Wagoner (4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP in last 2 starts) today. SS Robert Moore has a .794 OPS over his last 13 games (58 PAs).

- RHP Robert Stock released by AAA Nashville

The Shuckers seek a second straight win in Montgomery, with LHP Russell Smith (4.73 ERA in 26.2 IP) making his 2nd start (13th appearance) of the season tonight. 19-year old CF Jackson Chourio seems to be figuring out AA ball (.967 OPS in last 74 PAs).