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- RHP Kaleb “Bo” Bowman reinstated from AA Biloxi’s 7-day injured list

- RHP Daniel Corniel placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list retroactive to April 17 - C Edgardo Ordonez placed on High-A Wisconsin’s 7-day injured list retroactive to April 17 - OF Jefer Lista assigned to DSL Brewers2

No team in the Southern League has an OPS above .700. I’d imagine umps are enjoying the quick games.

Sobering stolen base data from the Midwest League:

Overcoming injuries, 24-year old RHP Coleman Crow makes his first MILB appearance in nearly 2 years as he starts for AA Biloxi at Birmingham. A Shuckers’ win would push their series advantage to 3 games to 1.

High-A Wisconsin needs to get off this week’s schneid (4 straight losses). 22-year old RHP Chandler Welch (5.00 ERA. 8 Ks in 9 IP) starts the second game of today’s twin-bill. DH Tayden Hall and C David Garcia join the lineup for this nightcap.

RHP Tobias Myers makes his 3rd (and final?) rehab start for the AAA Sounds, who can clinch a road series win at Charlotte with a victory tonight. Recently-optioned 3B Oliver Dunn goes right to the top of the order, while high impact CF Jared Oliva (.976 OPS, 11 RBIs, 10 SBs) hits 3rd.

6’4”, 22-year old RHP Travis Smith (3.60 ERA, 5 Ks in 5 IP) makes his 3rd start for Low-A Carolina, who seek a 3-1 home series lead over Delmarva. Tyler Rodriguez gets his first career MILB start in center field after Braylon Payne and Demetrio Nadal exited the past 2 games early.

Carlos Rodriguez registered 7 strikeouts and Blayberg Diaz had 4 hits in wins for Nashville and Carolina. Jadher Areinamo and Ramon Rodriguez homered in losses for Wisconsin and Biloxi. Image courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Transactions: INF Oliver Dunn optioned from MLB Brewers to AAA Nashville (not official) INF Caleb Durbin promoted to MLB Brewers from AAA Nashville Game Action: Final: Nashville 5, Charlotte 4 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds’ website, game details, and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Score Early and Hold On Late in Win Over Charlotte Outside of a 2nd inning bases loaded double play, starting RHP Carlos Rodriguez (4 2/3 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 WP, 7 Ks) largely cruised through 4 innings before yielding some 5th inning damage. In all, he reached the century mark (100 pitches, 56 strikes), exiting with a 5-2 lead with an assist from RHP Easton McGee (stranded two baserunners). Despite being outhit 9-6 and only going 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position, the Sounds’ offense was powered by 4 extra base hits, including solo homers from DH Wes Clarke (1-for-3, BB) and OF Jared Oliva (2-for-3, 2 BB, SB). McGee stayed in after a leadoff 6th inning single deflected off of him, allowing one run and stranding two more. RHP Vinny Nittoli also allowed a run and stranded 2 baserunners in the 7th inning, handing a tight 5-4 game to LHP Tyler Jay (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, first save) for the final two frames. Sounds’ Extras: 3B Raynel Delgado reached base 3 times (single, 2 BB), scored a run and contributed an RBI. 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. (1-for-4, BB) also contributed an RBI double. C Anthony Seigler’s mini-funk continued with an 0-for-5 day to drop his average to .152 (small sample warning). Friday’s outlook: Rehabbing RHP Tobias Myers gets the ball, looking to prove he’s ready for a return to Milwaukee, as Nashville aims to clinch a series win. Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Birmingham 4, Biloxi 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Shuckers’ website, game details: Rodríguez Smashes First Homer of the Year in Shuckers Loss to Barons Biloxi’s 3-game win streak came to an end despite outhitting the Barons 6-4, undone by grounding into 3 double plays, committing 2 errors and allowing 4 stolen bases. RHP KC Hunt was solid through 5 innings (2 runs, 2 hits, 7 Ks) before the first three batters reached base in the 6th (walk, 2 singles), with LHP Brian Fitzpatrick stranding one baserunner for Hunt as part of 2 scoreless innings of work (0 H, 2 BB, 3 Ks). The first 10 Shuckers were retired in order before a OF Luis Lara (2-for-3, BB) single in the 4th inning and C Ramon Rodriguez (2-for-3) solo homer in the 5th frame. Shuckers’ Extras: Kudos to RHP Chase Costello for a 2-K, 3-up, 3-down 9th inning. For the game, the team went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Friday’s outlook: 24-year old RHP Coleman Crow starts Game 4 of the series, representing his first official baseball action since April 2023 with AA Rocket City, as injuries have limited him since. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Lansing 4, Wisconsin 3 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers’ website, game details: Wisconsin Comeback Thwarted by Lansing Wisconsin may have come out on the short end of this tight loss, but their wonderful media team have us covered with video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYH4bj-_uVc And don’t forget to listen to the insightful 15-minute Mehring/Lobner post-game podcast, including comments from Brewers’ Director of Player Development (and Acting Wisconsin Manager) Spencer Allen and Jadher Areinamo (with translation by Hedbert Perez). As you’ve now read, seen and heard from the above links, Wisconsin had their top hitter at the plate, trailing 4-3 with the bases loaded, 2-down in the bottom of the 9th inning, but 2B Jadher Areinamo (2-for-4, HR, BB, RBI) wasn’t able to tie it up this time. The team also stranded the bases loaded back in the 5th inning, though they managed to cut the deficit to 3-2 on 2 singles (OF Jheremy Vargas, DH Tayden Hall) and a wild pitch in that frame. 20-year old LHP Anthony Flores (4 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 Ks) commenced with 3 scoreless innings in his first-ever High-A start (3rd appearance). The bullpen of RHP Patricio Aquino and Jeferson Figueroa were terrific, conceding only 1 (wind-assisted) run over 5 innings. Tale of the Tape: Per the podcast, SS Eduardo Garcia’s homer (first of 2025) went 400 feet with an exit velocity of 108.8mph and Areinamo’s game-tying 8th inning blast went 365 feet at 105mph. Timber Rattlers’ Extras: Dropping their 3rd straight game, the team stranded 9 baserunners (vs. 7 for the Lugnuts) but only had 3 opportunities with runners in scoring position (0-for-3). Hall, Areinamo and Eduardo Garcia combined for 6 of the squad’s 8 hits. Per the podcast, Manager Victor Estevez is presently in the Dominican Republic with family for Easter. Friday’s outlook: Rehabbing RHP Brandon Woodruff will start the first game of Wisconsin’s Friday doubleheader, after which the stadium will be cleared before RHP Chandler Welch takes the mound for the night cap. Final: Carolina 10, Delmarva 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Mudcats’ website, game details: Offense Lifts Mudcats Past Delmarva After a rare defeat, the Mudcats re-asserted their authority by grabbing a 6-1 lead by the 4th inning and now lead the series 3 games to 1. While the Biloxi and Wisconsin offenses presently struggle to push runs across, here we saw Carolina’s 8 (C Blayberg Diaz) and 9 (OF Luiyin Alastre) batters combine for 6 hits, 4 RBIs, 5 runs scored and a stolen base. Diaz’ RBI single gave the Mudcats their first lead at 2-1 in the 2nd inning, before he followed up with an RBI double for a 3-1 advantage in the 4th inning. Alastre then singled home 2 more runs and also scored on a SS Jesus Made single to lead 6-1. 19-year old RHP Bryce Meccage’s 3rd start of 2025 went far better than his last outing, tossing 55 pitches this time out (3 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks), with LHP Anfernny Reyes stranding one baserunner for him to enable Meccage exit with a 2-1 advantage. However, the real pitching story of this game was the scoreless relief work of RHP Tanner Gillis (4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 Ks). Of some concern, OF Braylon Payne (2 walks, 1-for-2 on stolen base attempts) exited in the 7th inning after reaching on an error and moving to 2nd base on a walk. Hopefully, this was purely a precautionary move while leading 7-1. Mudcats’ Extras: Every spot in the Mudcats’ lineup reached base via hit or walk, including 1B Eric Bitonti (1-for-3, 2 walks) and 3B Filippo Di Turi reaching base three times (1-for-2, walk, HBP, 2 runs). Of course, 1100+ OPS man 2B Josh Adamczewski also contributed with a double and a sac fly. Made also had 2 RBIs and a stolen base. From left field, Alastre earned an outfield assist by gunning down a player at second base in the 6th inning. Friday’s outlook: RHP Travis Smith (3.60 ERA with 5 Ks in 5 IP) is scheduled to make his 3rd start of 2025, as Carolina aims to extend its home series lead to 3 games to 1. We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Good Friday, 5 Brewers’ Minor League games are on top, starting with the first game of the Timber Rattlers’ doubleheader at 1:10pm CST. The Milwaukee Brewers also host the Athletics at 7:10pm. 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 are shooting for a 4th straight victory and 3-0 road series lead at Birmingham, with RHP KC Hunt (7.94 ERA with 5 Ks in 5.2 IP) making his 3rd start of 2025. 2B Eric Brown Jr. and DH Brock Wilken have 10-game and 9-game on-base streaks, respectively.

20-year old LHP Anthony Flores (4.50 ERA with 8 Ks in 6 IP) makes his first High-A start (3rd appearance), as Wisconsin needs a home win over Lansing to avoid a 3-0 series deficit. 2B Jadher Areinamo aims to extend his hitting streak to 7 games.

RHP Carlos F. Rodriguez has been terrific through 3 starts (0.61 ERA with 18 Ks in 14.2 IP) and looks to lead AAA Nashville to a 3rd straight win at Charlotte. Will 2B Andruw Monasterio extend his homer streak to 3 games?

The Low-A Mudcats get us started today, with RHP Bryce Meccage (6.23 ERA with 4 Ks in 4.1 IP) and the team needing a bounce back as they seek a 2-1 home series lead over Delmarva. Through 10 games, 2B Josh Adamczewski leads the Carolina League in OPS, SLG, total bases and RBIs.

Great insights as always. I was especially keen on a view of Dinges' defense and you covered it (true WIP), though it also means he won't be the bat that saves the Wisconsin offense any time soon.

I assume it’s okay to speculate on possible Made/Pena promotions here, based on recent track record: - Chourio promoted to High-A Wisconsin July 25, 2023 - Lara promoted to High-A Wisconsin August 14, 2023 - Yophery promoted to High-A Wisconsin September 15, 2024 Enjoy them in Zebulon while you can!

AA Biloxi seeks a 3rd straight victory and LHP Tate Kuehner looks to record his first strikeout of 2025 (8.2 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 6 BB), battling in Birmingham. SS Cooper Pratt is 2nd in the Southern League with 12 hits (in 10 games).

It’s RHP Jacob Misiorowski Day (0.66 ERA, 16 Ks in 13.2 IP), as he makes his 3rd start (4th appearance) for AAA Nashville, who can take a 2-0 series lead at Charlotte. CF Daz Cameron has 6 hits (including 3 XBHs) and 3 RBIs in 3 games since joining the organization.

The 9-1 Low-A Mudcats have LHP Wande Torres making his 2nd stateside start (2 IP, 1 R (0 ER). 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K last week), seeking a 2-0 home series lead over Delmarva. An astounding 6 players in the lineup have an OPS north of .850.

I have a feeling the Timber Rattlers will grab a home win on Friday:

OF Luis Castillo placed on High-A Wisconsin's 7-day injured list retroactive to April 14 RHP Carlos Galindo assigned to DSL-Brewers1

High-A Wisconsin needs a home win over Lansing in today’s early game to tie the series 1-1. RHP Manuel Rodriguez (2.70 ERA, 15 Ks in 10 IP) makes his 3rd start of 2025. DH Tayden Hall leads the squad with a .893 OPS in 35 PAs.

The Timber Rattlers host Athletics’ High-A affiliate Lansing this week. RHP Ryan Birchard makes his 2nd start (3.2 IP, 0 R, 4 Ks last week). SS Eduardo Garcia has a 5-game hitting streak and raised his OPS to .781 in 35 plate appearances.

Biloxi is in Birmingham this week to battle the White Sox’s AA affiliate, with RHP Alexander Cornielle aiming to replicate last week’s stellar outing (6 IP, 0 R, 4 Ks). DH Eric Brown Jr. looks to extend his hitting streak to 9 games.

The Sounds play at White Sox AAA affiliate Charlotte this week, with RHP Deivi Garcia (7.1 season IP, 3 ER, 6 Ks) making his 2nd start (4th appearance) tonight. 3B Caleb Durbin has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games.