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Garrett Whitley singled, stole a base and scored on a Cam Devanney 4th inning single as Biloxi takes a 3-2 lead. Felix Valerio homered earlier to give Biloxi an initial 2-0 advantage. Ernesto Martinez shows he’s fully back with an RBI single to score Eduardo Garcia (who’d doubled) to knot things up 2-2 for Wisconsin, but…Jarvis just gave up 3 consecutive hits to start the bottom of the 4th inning, the last a 3-run blast. Tough game for him. Wisconsin down 5-2.

Biloxi welcomes newly-promoted 1B/3B Zavier Warren (.679 OPS in High-A, but 1.049 OPS over his last 14 games) to the starting lineup as they are in Montgomery this week to take on the Rays' AA affiliate. RHP Carlos Luna (4.72 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 82 innings) starts the opener and SS Andruw Monasterio has a 17-game on-base streak:

After two close losses, Nashville hits the road to face Marlins' AAA affiliate Jacksonville this week, with rehabbing MLBers RHP Adrian Houser and DH/C Omar Narvaez starting today. 3B Weston Wilson has a 10-game on-base streak:

- 1B/3B Tyler White has been traded from AAA Nashville to the Atlanta Braves, per @JeffHemPBP

2021 draftee (4th round) RHP Logan Henderson makes his Low-A Carolina debut in what I assume will be a short start as he builds up strength after recently rehabbing in Arizona. The Mudcats host Astros' affiliate Fayetteville this week. RF Hedbert Perez has reached safely in 9 of his last 10 games:

1B Ernesto Martinez (last played April 23 for Wisconsin) and LF Arbert Cipion (last played August 10th) return to the lineup for the Timber Rattlers as they face Twins' High-A affiliate Cedar Rapids on the road this week. 22-year old RHP Justin Jarvis (3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 110 2/3 innings) gets today's start:

Classic DSL win: DSL-2 scored 6 runs despite going 0-for-13 with RISP and hitting no homers.

- 1B Ernesto Martinez activated from High-A Wisconsin's 60-day injured list - 1B/3B Ashton McGee placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list, retroactive to August 14

- RHP Shane Smith sent on rehab assignment to ACL Brewers Gold (this will give him his first official action as a Brewer, after signing mid-2021) - C Alex Jackson placed on AAA Nashville's 7-day injured list retroactive to August 14

This is amazing for Yujanyer Herrera, supplanting RHP Jeison Pena as the youngest pitcher for Low-A Carolina. Herrera will turn 19 years old tomorrow. Terrific for Zavier Warren as well, so he can get back to playing at third base, after spending the past 10 days principally at first base in light of the arrival of 3B Ben Metzinger at Wisconsin. Warren struggled at the plate the first few months of 2022, but has come on strong the past 2-3 weeks. Also winning here is Wisconsin Manager Joe Ayrault, who gets a much-needed starting pitcher in Stiven Cruz, depending on the health of Justin Bullock, Russell Smith, Max Lazar and Ryne Moore.

I think that most bats have already been promoted (Chourio, Quero, Garcia, AA->AAA outfield trio, Avina), but that we'll still see pitching moves. And this is borne out by some of the moves just posted - e.g. Stiven Cruz and Yujanyer Herrera have been promoted. I still think we may see the likes of Victor Castaneda, Justin Jarvis, Luis Contreras, James Meeker, Alexander Cornielle, Michele Vassalotti (who you mentioned), Pablo Garabitos, Tyler Woessner, Quinton Low, Arielbi Gonzalez and Will Rudy get an opportunity for a step up this year, while Nash Walters and Robbie Baker are solid candidates who may be held back by being near free agency.

- RHP Logan Henderson assigned to Low-A Carolina from High-A Wisconsin (well, he's really moving from rehab work at ACL Brewers Blue to his first full-time assignment) - RHP Stiven Cruz promoted from Low-A Carolina to High-A Wisconsin - 3B Zavier Warren promoted to AA Biloxi from High-A Wisconsin - RHP Yujanyer Herrera promoted to Low-A Carolina from ACL Brewers Blue - RHP Trevor Rosenthal sent on rehab assignment to AAA Nashville - C Omar Narvaez sent on rehab assignment to AAA Nashville

The Arizona Blue and Gold squads won two of three games on the day, but our youngsters in the Dominican came up empty. The Brewers received notable contributions from three recent draft picks. Image courtesy of Brewer Fanatic The Arizona Blue and Gold squads won two of three games on the day, but our youngsters in the Dominican came up empty. The Brewers received notable contributions from three recent draft picks. The pitching of Yujanyer Herrera led the day. At the plate, Ernesto Martinez (grand slam), Jhonnys Cabrera, and Luke Adams (first as a Brewer) each homered, Gregory Barrios collected four hits across two games, and Quinton Low reached base five times in his one game. Transactions: N/A ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE Final: ACL Brewers Blue 16, ACL Guardians 3 Box Score / Game Log This blowout win boosts ACL Brewers Blue’s record to 18-30. After drawing a 1st inning walk, rehabbing DH/1B, Ernesto Martinez (1-for-2, HR, 2 walks, 4 RBIs) went big in the 2nd inning, smacking a 2-out grand slam to extend Blue’s lead to 6-0 and essentially put the game away. Blue led by as much as 12-0 and 14-1, as the club also received a dominant start from 18-year-old RHP Yujanyer Herrera (5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks). The 14-hit, 10-walk offensive feast helped many prospects boost their numbers, with 1B/RHP Quinton Low (2-for-3, double, 2 walks, HBP) reaching base five times, C Tayden Hall (2-for-5, double, walk, 2 RBIs) three times and returned-from-injury 3B Ney Serrano (1-for-4, 2 walks) three times as well. Lightly-used DH/C Jhonnys Cabrera further contributed to his Jon Singleton-esque statline by hitting a 2-run homer in the 7th inning. He now has a slash line of .205 AVG / .407 OBP / .364 in 59 plate appearances. SS Jheremy Vargas exited in the 3rd inning of the game, so this will be something to monitor going forward. Hall also allowed three passed balls, although at least there were no stolen bases against him. Game One Final: ACL Cubs 6, ACL Brewers Gold 2 (final in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log Game Two Final: ACL Brewers Gold 5, ACL Cubs 2 (final in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log The doubleheader split leaves ACL Brewers Gold with a 27-21 record. In the opener, recent 6th round draft pick RHP Tyler Woessner (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks) was impressive in his start, striking out five Cubs in two scoreless innings. Is a call-up to Low-A Carolina in his near future? Unfortunately, 2021 draft pick 18-year-old 6’6” LHP Caden Vire continues to show rust after a recent long lay-off, retiring only one of six batters while giving up five runs, three walks, two hits, and issuing two wild pitches. We may need to take the long view with Mr. Vire and trust the organization’s development plan. 2021 super international signing 18-year-old DH/SS Gregory Barrios (2-for-4, double, 2 RBIs) knocked in both of Gold’s runs, while 18-year-old 2022 draftee (3rd round) SS Dylan O’Rae (1-for-2, 2 walks, 2 SBs) reached base three times and 19-year old 2B Miguel Briceno (1-for-3, double – his OPS in ACL ball is .881) continues to produce. 19-year-old LHP Fraudy Maldonado (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 HBP, 4 Ks) and 23-year-old LHP Jakob Brustoski (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 1 K) also merit positive notes for combining on three shutout innings. The Gold men grabbed some revenge in the day's second game, taking a 3-1 lead with three runs in the 4th inning, then adding two helpful insurance runs in the final frame. 2022 draftee (12th round) 18-year-old 1B/3B Luke Adams (2-for-3, HR, walk, RBI, SB) was a crucial cog in the offense, smacking his first home run in the organization to lead off the 4th inning. SS Barrios (2-for-4, 2 SBs) and OF Eduarh Colina (2-for-3) also collected two hits each. The pitching staff struck out 12 Cubs in seven innings and issued seven walks. Although starting 19-year-old, RHP Henrison Mota struck out five Cubs (versus four walks) in 2 2/3 innings, 19-year-old RHP Delson Guzman (2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks) probably had the more interesting line by retiring six of the eight batters he faced to earn the save. DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE DSL Texas Blue 7, DSL Brewers1 4 Box Score / Game Log Monday’s loss drops DSL Brewers-1’s record to 19-32. This game will serve as a rare blip for 18-year-old LHP Osbriel Mogollon (5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, Ks), who’s been lights out for most of the year but took the loss here. On the bright side, he only issued one walk, had no wild pitches, didn’t balk or hit a batter, and didn’t allow long balls. The box score tells the story of the offensive struggles of the club, with only two OPSs above .700: C Edgardo Ordonez (1-for-3 – season OPS of .817) and OF Luis Lara (1-for-3, double, walk–season OPS of .720). DH/INF Jose Pena (3-for-4, double, 2 RBIs – season OPS of .453) collected three hits, and 3B/OF Luis Watter (2-for-4 – season OPS of .611) grabbed another two hits. Down 5-2 and 5-3, the team had three runners thrown out on the bases in the 6th and 7th innings to hurt their cause. DSL Phillies Red 2, DSL Brewers2 1 (final in 7 innings) Box Score / Game Log The close defeat leaves DSL Brewers-2 at 24-27 this year. The club managed to out-hit the Phillies 6-3 but couldn’t collect key hits while missing their primary offensive weapon (1B/OF Yeison Perez), going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position (though the Phillies were also 0-for-6 with RISP). The team fell behind 1-0 in the 2nd inning without giving up a hit (walk, wild pitch, stolen base, partially successful double steal), but grabbed a tie in the 3rd inning when 2B Demetrio Nadal (1-for-2, triple, HBP) tripled and scored on a wild pitch. Unfortunately, the Phillies responded in the bottom of the 3rd inning with a triple and scored on an error to produce what proved to be the winning run. All in all, the pitching staff of 18-year-old RHP Daurys Mora, 17-year-old LHP Jose Meneses, and 20-year-old RHP Waldin Rodriguez was solid in limiting the opposition to just three hits in six innings of work, although the six walks, one hit-by-pitch and one wild pitch also merit mention. They combined to strike out five batters. The box score OPSs look slightly better here. However, it’s still relatively unsightly on the whole: C Eric Martinez (1-for-3 – season OPS of .855), SS Juan Baez (1-for-2, walk, SB – season OPS of .727), 3B Johan Barrios (1-for-3 – season OPS of .720) and the aforementioned Nadal at .710. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. All levels (AAA through DSL) are back in action on Tuesday. Enjoy! Organizational Scoreboard, including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores Links for affiliate audio Standings and sortable stat pages Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Batting Stats and Depth Current Milwaukee Brewers Organization Pitching Stats and Depth View full article

6th round pick 22-year old RHP Tyler Woessner struck out 5 in 2 scoreless innings for ACL Gold. Let’s see if that’s enough to punch his ticket to Zebulon. Rehabbing 1B Ernesto Martinez smacked a grand slam for ACL Blue. I’m sure Manager Ayrault is expecting him back in Wisconsin soon. INF Ney Serrano returned to action with ACL Blue after about 10 days’ absence. And we have a bonus game today, as ACL Gold is actually playing a doubleheader against the Cubs. Lastly, I don’t fret about some players’ organizational debuts taking time to occur (e.g. several recently drafted pitchers like Misiorowski), as I believe every debut coincides with the release of a player at this point in order to stay under the MILB aggregate roster cap.

Great write-up. Thanks for this. I hope we’re able to agree mutual re-ups with Herb, Oteto and Erceg, so they can continue their progression with an organization that seems to understand and believe in them. I assume Zack Brown is at the stage in his career where he could sign a new minor league contract with spring training invite with a new club every season until his true MLB shot comes.

Wisconsin held on for a hard-won series victory, led by a Chourio masterpiece. Biloxi withstood three consecutive homers in a comeback victory. Nashville and Carolina unfortunately gave up late leads in tough losses. Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Wisconsin held on for a hard-won series victory, led by a Chourio masterpiece. Biloxi withstood three consecutive homers in a comeback victory. Nashville and Carolina unfortunately gave up late leads in tough losses. Sunday’s Game Balls go to Jackson Chourio, Marcus Walden, Tristen Lutz, Corey Ray and Nick Bennett, with an honorable mention to Garrett Whitley. Transactions: N/A Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Gwinnett 5, Nashville 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review each of the affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Sunk by Stripers After Late Letdown Given their first-place standing, terrific performance all year and the advantage of playing at home, the Sounds appeared to have this game in hand up 3-0 entering the 8th inning, only to give up a shocking 5-spot and fall 5-3. The loss ensured a 3-3 series split with Gwinnett for the week. Starting RHP Marcus Walden (5 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 8 Ks) had his best outing of the year, while SS Brice Turang (2-for-3, walk, RBI) knocked in the game’s opening run on an RBI single in the 3rd inning. The trouble started in RHP Justin Topa’s (1 2/3 IP, 2 ER) second inning of work and continued with RHP Trevor Kelly (1/3 IP, 3 ER – season ERA balloons to 2.00) unable to put out the flames, with all the damage occurring with two outs – five runs on six consecutive singles. Three Quick Strikes: 3B Weston Wilson (1-for-3, double, sac fly, RBI), OF Joey Wiemer (1-for-4, double) and Matt Lipka (1-for-3, double, RBI) each doubled as the team built that 3-0 lead, while leadoff DH/OF Sal Frelick continued his amazing month by reaching base twice (1-for-3, walk – his AAA OPS is now .981). RHP Hobie Harris (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks – season ERA of 1.96) pitched a clean 9th inning to give Nashville a final chance, but the offense was unable to re-start as Gwinnett retired the final 10 Sounds in order. Once-heralded and still-grinding 27-year old RHP Zach Brown (1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks) pitched a clean 6th inning to lower his season ERA to 3.08 as he builds his resume for potential future MLB relief work. Next week’s outlook: Nashville (66-44) hits the road to take on 60-51 Jacksonville (Marlins’ AAA affiliate). Rehabbing RHP Adrian Houser is expected to start Game One of the series. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Biloxi 7, Rocket City 5 Box Score / Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Biloxi Rallies To Claim Series Finale LHP Nick Bennett (6 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 Ks) faced just 17 batters while sailing through a scoreless initial five innings, before the wheels suddenly jammed as the Trash Pandas went back-to-back-to-back with three consecutive homers to lead off the top of the 6th inning. Of course, to Bennett’s credit, he recovered to finish the inning with no further damage and his team only down 3-2. That initial Shucker lead came courtesy of a 1st inning OF Corey Ray (2-for-3, HR, HBP, RBI) leadoff homer, then OF Garrett Whitley (2-for-4, double, 2 RBIs) singling and scoring on a DH/OF Tristen Lutz (2-for-3, double, walk, 3 RBIs) single in the 4th inning. Unlike the aforementioned Sounds’ game, Biloxi’s offense was able to immediately get back into gear, with Ray and SS Andruw Monsterio (1-for-4, RBI) singling and both scoring on a Whitley double to re-claim the lead 4-3 in the bottom of the 6th inning. After RHP Robbie Hitt allowed a run to tie it up again, 2B Yeison Coca (1-for-3, walk) walked and scored on a groundout to grab a 5-4 advantage, then Lutz doubled in two more runs to provide a 7-4 cushion in the bottom of the 7th inning. By winning both weekend games, Biloxi was able to grab a 3-3 series tie for the week. Three Quick Strikes: RHP Nash Walters (1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks) continued his notable 2022 resurgence by getting the final four outs of the game and earn his first save of the year. 3B Cam Devanney is in a bit of a slump (0-for-4 in this game, 6-for-43 in August), although this writer still believes in him after his amazing first four months of 2022. It’s honestly good to see old friend 27-year old 1B/OF Ryan Aguilar (.889 season OPS; 13th homer of the year in this game) playing regularly and playing well for Rocket City. He was an intriguing prospect given the amount of center field time the Brewers’ gave him before his nightmare 2021 campaign which led to his exit. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi (54-52) goes on the road to face 53-48 Montgomery (Rays’ AA affiliate). RHP TJ Shook (3.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 98 High-A/AA innings) is scheduled to get the first crack at the Biscuits. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 5, South Bend 3 Box Score / Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, details: Brewers' Chourio homers on four-hit day Don’t miss the terrific video highlights put together by the Rattlers’ media team: Wisconsin’s offense came through early to give their tired staff much-needed support, as a leadoff C Darrien Miller walk was followed by OF Jackson Chourio annihilating a 3-0 pitch for his 4th homer as a Timber Rattler (and his 16th of the year) for a 2-0 lead. Chourio was something of a one-man wrecking crew, going 4-for-4 in the game with 2 RBIs. Tied 2-2 in the 3rd inning, Miller and Chourio again led the charge, walking and singling with one out, then scoring on RBI singles by C Jeferson Quero (2-for-4, RBI) and SS Eduardo Garcia (2-for-4, RBI). A wild pitch added another run for a 5-2 advantage. Facing the Cubs for the second time in six days, RHP Israel Puello (3 1/3 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 6 BB, 2 Ks) again struggled, walking batters each and every inning, including the last three hitters he faced. Thankfully, RHP Christian Tripp (1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) managed to strand two of three inherited runners to limit the damage and exit the frame up 5-3. From there, it wasn’t easy, but RHPs Taylor Floyd (2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K) and James Meeker (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 1 K) managed to battle through traffic to pitch four shutout innings, giving Meeker his 11th save of the year. South Bend actually has men on 2nd and 3rd base with one out in the top of the 9th inning before Meeker delivered a full-count strikeout and then induced a line out to left field to end the win, giving the Timber Rattlers a hard-earned 4-2 series victory. Three Quick Strikes: After Puello’s rough Tuesday outing (3 2/3 IP, 7 ER), I’d imagine that Manager Joe Ayrault wanted to give him a full week of rest, but that theoretical plan (if it existed) needed to be shelved after the team was forced into a bullpen game on Saturday (given RHP Justin Bullock’s absence). Both teams were generous in their own way in this game, with the Cubs going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, while the Timber Rattlers allowed four Cubs’ stolen bases with zero caught stealing. For the second straight game, Miller (0-for-2, 3 BB) walked three times in the leadoff spot, so it’s a safe bet he’ll continue in the role. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin (58-49) travels to battle 63-45 Cedar Rapids (Twins’ High-A affiliate) this week. RHP Justin Jarvis (3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 110 2/2 innings) is expected to start the opener. Carolina Pre-Game Notes (not available) Final: Delmarva 3, Carolina 2 Box Score / Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Carolina Wastes Early Lead in Series Splitting Loss Starting RHP Fernando Olguin (5 IP, 2 R, 10 H, 1 BB, 5 Ks) had kept a zero on the board in spite of giving up a hit in each of the first five innings, before his fortune ran out in the bottom of the 6th inning. By contrast, both initial Carolina runs (2nd and 5th inning) were produced without the benefit of a hit, as they were actually outhit 13-5 in the contest. Of course, the Mudcats did walk six times and get hit by a pitch, but they’ll rue their 0-for-7 output with runners in scoring position. That fateful 6th inning went single, triple, single before RHP Miguel Guerrero (2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks) entered in relief. Three Shorebird singles off Guerrero in the 7th inning gave them the only lead they would ever need in claiming a come-from-behind win to knot the series 3-3. Three Quick Strikes: 19-year old RHP Jeison Pena (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K – lowering season ERA to 3.38 in ACL/Low-A) pitched a scoreless 8th inning to give his teammates a chance to tie it up, but unfortunately Delmarva retired the Mudcat hitters in order in the 9th inning. 2B Jadher Areinamo (2-for-4, SB) and DH/SS Eric Brown Jr. (1-for-3, double, walk) each reached base twice to lead the Mudcat offense, although each were also caught stealing. OF Hendry Mendez exited the game in the bottom of the 6th inning. Let’s hope this was a scheduled time-share with OF Jace Avina as part of Mendez’ re-introduction to action after a recent injury. Next week’s outlook: Carolina (55-53) returns home to face 47-60 Fayetteville (Astros’ Low-A affiliate). Expect RHP Jeferson Figueroa to start the series opener, still looking for his first organizational win. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Good luck on Monday DSL/ACL squads! 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The Low-A Mudcats are already underway, with RHP Fernando Olguin (5.29 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 47 2/3 innings) on the mound seeking a victory which would give Carolina a 4-2 series win in Delmarva this week. First round pick DH/SS Eric Brown Jr. (1.075 OPS in 39 ACL/Low-A plate appearances) added a double and triple to his hot organizational start yesterday. 1 - Hendry Mendez - RF 2 - Robert Moore - SS 3 - Eric Brown Jr. - DH 4 - Jesus Chirinos - 1B 5 - Luis Castillo - LF 6 - Eduarqui Fernandez - CF 7 - Jadher Areinamo - 2B 8 - Branlyn Jaraba - 3B 9 - Alex Hall - C X - Fernando Olguin - P

LHP Nick Bennett (4.89 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 95 2/3 AA innings) looks to avenge his Tuesday loss to Rocket City, as a win would give AA Biloxi a 3-3 series tie for the week. 1B Thomas Dillard homered yesterday and is having a solid month (.931 OPS in 45 August plate appearances):

AAA Nashville needs a win at home over Gwinnett to take the series 4-2 and has starting RHP Marcus Walden aiming to build on his last 3 outings (combined 6 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 7 Ks). CF Garrett Mitchell is having a good mini-run (reached base last 8 games: .375 AVG, .974 OPS, 6 SB vs. 0 CS during this stretch):

A win today would give the High-A Timber Rattlers a 4-2 series win at home over South Bend, as RHP Israel Puello (5.57 season ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 85 2/3 High-A/Low-A innings) starts and tries to put a rough last outing behind him. LF Reidy Mercado has put together a 7-game hitting streak:

Alexander Cornielle is up to 10 strikeouts thru 6 scoreless innings. At 93 pitches, that may be it for today. 6-0 Mudcats.

Biloxi grounds into a 3rd straight inning-ending double play, but not before getting a run on 2 Rocket City errors. 1-1 thru 4 innings.

Brady Schanuel gave Wisconsin 3 scoreless innings (50 pitches) and makes way for RHP Ryan Middendorf. Let’s see how long Middendorf’s leash is. Wisconsin leads 4-0.