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AAA Nashville won yesterday’s home series opener against Louisville on a Tyler Black 2-out, 2-run walk-off double. Tonight, they welcome 2B Jonathan Ornelas for his Brewers’ minor league debut and send RHP Coleman Crow (2.45 ERA with 48 Ks in last 47.2 IP) out to start.

- INF/OF Jihwan Bae transferred to AAA Nashville’s 60-injured list from 7-day injured list

RHPs Carlos Espinal (1.1 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks) and Tyler Renz (4 IP, 1 R, 2 H. 0 BB, 2 Ks) were terrific for the Wilson bullpen, but the team dropped its 8th consecutive game, this time to Fredericksburg 8-3. The season record now stands at 64-62 with 5 games remaining over 4 days. The teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday.

Hopefully 1B/3B Frederi Montero can pull off a Cam Devanney, using his aggressive 2026 placement into Low-A ball (and understandable struggles) to come back and really impress next season. Montero went 3-for-4 today with a homer, giving him 8 homers this season and an equivalent 8 total homers across his 3-season minor league career. He's cut down on his strikeouts rather nicely down the stretch: Through his first 361 PAs this year: 51 BB, 103 Ks. Through his last 75 PAs this year: 16 BB, 10 Ks.

19-year old RHP Ma’Kale Holden (8.12 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 37.2 ACL innings) makes his Low-A debut as Wilson seek to snap their 7-game losing streak and even this week’s series at Fredericksburg. DH/C Rylan Mills has smacked 4 homers over his last 5 games. 1 - Jones - CF 2 - Antunez - RF 3 - Mills - DH 4 - Sabathia III - 1B 5 - Anderson - LF 6 - Di Turi - SS 7 - Montero - 3B 8 - Polanco - 2B 9 - Garcia - C X - Holden - P

C Andrick Nava activated by AAA Nashville from Development List

Josh Knoth conceded 3 runs on 2 homers in the first inning for Biloxi, so Andrew Fischer made sure to respond. He now has 43 homers and 102 RBIs.

One pitch, one swing, one 2-run homer for Juan Ortuno at the High-A level. Cool!

Rylan Mills hit a second homer, so it’s Fredericksburg 9, Rylan Mills 2 thus far. Wilson were recently 64-54, but are about to fall to 64-61. They need 2 wins this week to hold on to a winning record this season.

Rylan Mills doing his thing for the Warbirds. Could he start next season at Wisconsin?:

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers play at Marlins’ affiliate Beloit in their final series of 2026, with RHP Ethan Dorchies (5.28 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 104 PAs) starting the series opener. 19-year old utility man Juan Ortuno slots in at shortstop in his High-A debut.

The AAA Sounds host Reds’ affiliate Louisville this week, with LHP Thomas Pannone (rough last 3 outings: 8.2 IP, 15 R (12 ER), 11 Ks) toeing the slab first tonight. LF Tyler Black is hitting .359 during his 12-game on-base streak.

21-year old RHP Josh Knoth (4.33 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 74.2 High-A IP) makes his AA debut for Biloxi at home against White Sox affiliate Birmingham. 20-year old RHP Braylon Payne has produced a .269 AVG and .814 OPS in 58 AA plate appearances. UPDATE: 3B Luis Pena was a late scratch, replaced by RF Mark Coley II, with three fielding position changes.

Low-A Wilson have lost 6 straight games and now commence their final series of the 2026 season, playing at Nationals’ affiliate Fredericksburg. LHP Joey Broughton (5.14 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 56 IP) gets tonight’s start. CF Kyle Jones has an 8-game hitting streak.

Jonathan Ornelas is back on a minor league deal:

MLB rosters have expanded from 26 to 28 for the final month:

- RHP Miqueas Mercedes promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Wilson - INF/OF Juan Ortuno promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Wilson - INF/OF Luis Lameda assigned to ACL Brewers from High-A Wisconsin - RHP Jose Nova released by High-A Wisconsin

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Luis Castillo and Edgardo Ordonez homered in Wisconsin’s 1-run victory. A late baserunning blunder cost Nashville a chance to tie their contest. Braylon Payne and Trey Ebel homered, but Biloxi and Wilson lost. For the week, Nashville, Biloxi and Wisconsin each earned a 3-3 series draw, while Wilson (1-6) ran into a buzzsaw in their final home series of 2026. Transactions: RHP Jarrette Bonet promoted to High-A Wisconsin from Low-A Wilson LHP Anthony Flores placed on AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list A credible source also revealed that LHP Frank Cairone is being promoted to Low-A Wilson from the ACL Brewers, pending formal confirmation: Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Jacksonville (Marlins) 4, Nashville 3 Box Score Via a Sounds’ press release: Sounds Fall to Jumbo Shrimp for the Series Split Young 2B Daniel Guilarte, who’s getting AAA playing time after injuries to four middle infielders, reached base three times (2-for-3, walk) and stole three bases. Unfortunately, that same aggression also resulted in the final out of the game, as he was tagged out at third base just before the game-tying runner could score after this line out to left field. LHP Colton Gordon (6 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 9 Ks) followed up his five Tuesday scoreless innings with five innings of one-run ball on Sunday, striking out four consecutive batters to reach that point in the game with Nashville leading 3-1. However, his 6th inning of work went the other direction, inclusive of a 102.5mph single, 102.6mph two-run homer and 94mph solo homer. OF Tyler Black (1-for-3, double, walk) had led off the game with a double, scoring on a 1B Brock Wilken (1-for-3, RBI) sacrifice fly, while OF Jacob Hurtubise scored all the way from first base on a stolen base and throwing error for a 2-0 lead in the second inning. DH Jeferson Quero added a first-pitch solo homer in the fourth inning to restore the 2-run advantage. Sounds’ Extras: RHP Cameron Wagoner (1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K) and Brett Wichrowski (1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 Ks) capably handled the late innings to give the Nashville offense a chance to come back. As you saw from the sacrifice fly video, Guilarte wasn’t the only Nashville runner doubled off the bases on a fly ball. 3B Ethan Murray probably thought that the Jumbo Shrimp outfielder wasn’t going to make that catch against the wall. Next week’s outlook: Nashville returns home to battle Reds’ affiliate Louisville in a six-game series, with the opening game on Tuesday evening. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Knoxville (Cubs) 12, Biloxi 2 Box Score Via the Shuckers’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Shuckers Silenced by Smokies to Split Series - Biloxi Falls in Series Finale to Knoxville Non-drafted 22-year old RHP Peyton Niksch’s first professional season has taken him from a 25-game reliever at Low-A Wilson, High-A Wisconsin and AA Biloxi all the way to making starts at the AA level. Of course, such a transition likely comes with some bumps and he faced that the second time through the Knoxville order on Sunday evening, producing a line of 3 IP, 6 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks. Four of those six runs came with two outs in the top of the 3rd inning, ultimately putting the team in 6-0 hole that the Shuckers’ offense could not make up. They did try, of course, getting two runs on four hits in the bottom half of the inning: The next big opportunity came via a DH Braylon Payne (3-for-5, HR, RBI) single and SS Luis Pena walk to start the bottom of the 5th inning while still trailing 6-2, but that opportunity went for naught as the offense went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position, stranding ten baserunners. Shuckers’ Extras: Biloxi’s first five batters combined to generate the team’s nine hits, including multi-hit games for OF Josh Adamczewski (2-for-5) and 3B Mike Boeve (2-for-3, walk). RHP Ryan Birchard (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 Ks) was stellar in relief, while RHPs Jack Seppings (3 IP, 4 R, 1 K) and Yorman Galindez (1 IP, 2 R, 1 K) did not fare as well. Next week’s outlook: Biloxi remains home to take on White Sox affiliate Birmingham for six games, with their series commencing on Tuesday. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wisconsin 11, South Bend (Cubs) 10 Box Score Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Late Wisconsin Rally Sends Fans Home Happy - Rattlers win final home game of the season with five-run eighth inning to beat South Bend Thanks again to Wisconsin’s media team for compiling video highlights of their victory: Be sure to also listen to the 22-minute Chris Mehring-Jonathan Timm post-game podcast, featuring OF Luis Castillo, C Edgardo Ordonez and Manager Nick Stanley. As you’ve read, seen and heard, this was a roller coaster final home contest of the season for 6,396 Timber Rattlers’ fans, as the team fell behind 8-4 by the 7th inning, battled back to lead 11-8 with only one more out needed for the victory, then ultimately held on 11-10. 21-year old RHP Jarrette Bonet (5 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 3 Ks) had a respectable High-A debut, exiting down 3-2 after five innings, assisted by an Ordonez caught stealing in the 1st inning but hurt by a balk that helped lead to the run in the 3rd frame. Seven Timber Rattlers had multi-hit games, led by Castillo (2-for-5, HR, double, 3 RBIs), Ordonez (2-for-3, HR, sac fly, 3 RBIs) and 1B Eric Bitonti (2-for-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs). 3B Luis Lameda (2-for-4, RBI) started the 8th inning, five-run rally, which was also aided by the only error committed in the game and a timely pitching change. 2B Daniel Dickinson, Bitonti and Castillo greeted the new pitcher with back-to-back-to-back hits to turn an 8-6 deficit into a 10-8 advantage. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Dickinson (2-for-4, walk, RBI) and OF Tyler Rodriguez (2-for-4, double, walk, RBI) each reached base three times for the winners, with left fielder Rodriguez also gunning down a baserunner at home to end the top of the 6th inning trailing 5-2. The bullpen of RHPs Yerlin Rodriguez (1 IP, 2 R, 1 K), Joshua Quezada (2 IP, 3 R, 1 K) and Michael Fowler (1 IP, 2 R, 1 K) struggled this time out, but the team still held on the for the victory. DH Sawyer Strosnider continues to deliver since being drafted in the second round: 2-for-5, double: .328 AVG, .945 OPS in 80 plate appearances. He and his teammates went 6-for-20 with runners in scoring position vs. 3-for-8 for the Cubs. Next week’s outlook: Wisconsin heads down to Beloit for the final six games of their 2026 campaign, battling the Marlins’ affiliate. RHP Ethan Dorchies is scheduled to start Game One on Tuesday. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Hickory (Rangers) 6, Wilson 2 Box Score Via the Warbirds’ website, game details: Warbirds Swept by Hickory - Ebel Hits First Professional Homer Wilson’s final home game of their inaugural season was unfortunately a rather ugly one for 2,341 home fans, as the Warbirds didn’t collect their first hit (a soft ground ball to the opposing catcher) until the 4th inning. By that point, they already trailed 4-0 and had committed one error, one catcher’s interference and had one of their own baserunners caught stealing and another picked off. The team’s first hit to the outfield came off the bat of 18-year old OF Brailyn Antunez (2-for-4, SB) to lead off the bottom of the 7th inning while trailing 6-0, ultimately resulting in an unearned run via a later throwing error. 17-year old SS Trey Ebel’s first professional homer came with two outs in the 8th inning. The bullpen of RHPs Andrew Gaines (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks) and Thomas Conrad (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 K) were a key bright spot, giving the offense a chance to get back into it. Warbirds’ Extras: Like many before him in this second half of the 2026 season, starting RHP Hayden Robinson (4 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 5 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 Ks) struggled against the formidable first place Hickory offense. Other than Antunez, OF Pedro Ibarguen (1-for-2, walk) was the only other Wilson hitter to reach base twice (counting walks, hits and HBPs). The team went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. Next week’s outlook: Wilson will jump on I-95 and head 3 hours north for seven games against Nationals’ affiliate Fredericksburg, in the Warbirds’ final series of their inaugural season. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. Monday will be a day off for Brewers’ affiliates, but the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Cubs at 6:40pm CST. Tuesday's minor league schedule is linked below. 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

The AA Shuckers can capture a 4-2 home series win over Knoxville behind RHP Peyton Niksch (2.2 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 5 Ks on Tuesday). Biloxi has the youngest (Made), 2nd youngest (SS Luis Pena) and 4th youngest (DH/OF Braylon Payne) position players in the Southern League.

Seems like a bad way to lose a game, but then again Guilarte (2-for-3, walk, 3 SBs) was sticking to an aggressive trend and probably learned a new lesson:

LHP Colton Gordon aims for his 2nd shutout win of the week (5 IP, 0 R, 4 Ks on Tuesday), which would give AAA Nashville a 4-2 series win at Jacksonville. RF Akil Baddoo is 8–for-16 with 2 homers and 8 RBIs over his last 4 games.

After back-to-back close losses, Wisconsin need a home Sunday win to even their series against South Bend. 21-year old RHP Jarrette Bonet (4.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 109.1 IP) makes his High-A debut. 1B Eric Bitonti has driven in run(s) in 7 consecutive games.

RHP Hayden Robinson (5.43 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 55 IP) makes his 10th start (18th appearance) of 2026 as the Low-A Warbirds seek to snap their 5-game home skid against Hickory. C Rylan Mills has 2 homers and 5 RBIs over his last 3 games.