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Luis PenaJesus MadeLogan HendersonJeferson QueroBraylon Payne Recency Bias- Are these latest results the real deal?Marco DingesCooper PrattAndrew FischerLuke AdamsBrett WichrowskiBrock Wilken Only because of the injury is he this lowRobert GasserBishop Letson Health is still holding him backMike Boeve I still believe he is the best bat in the system, he just hasn't showed it so far this year. Is his mid year injury recovery and adjustment period part of the K uptick? Tyson HardinJosh Adamczewski How many on this list have been impacted by injury? Unfortunately backs are something that can pop up often, and even that risk bounces him lower than he would be without the injury.Craig YohoEric BitontiColeman CrowBlake Burke Wow! The depth of our system is incredible. Beyond that, almost every prospect has been performing. Some like Bitonti, Payne, Meccage (who somehow didn't make my list) had some early season struggles, but recently they have all showed more better glimpses of their future possibilities. Lets list thru 30 21. Meccage 22. Lara 23. Dubanewicz 24. C. Rodriguez 25. Kuehner 26. Black 27. Encarnacion- Spencer won me over to the hype train 28. M. Rodriguez 29. Thompson 30. Ebel The brewers depth at pitching is probably tops for any team. Butttt their high end, potential number 1 - number 2 ace like pitchers will take binoculars to see at this point. It doesn't mean they are not there, but most of our pitchers are young and at this point most of their stuff isn't shouting potential ace, most don't even have whispers. That being said, Woody and Burnes also didn't have much hype their first year, and what about Smith last year? The other whole in the system is OF. I did think they would grab a teams worth in the draft (3) especially with how poor the DSL has been to date with OF prospects. I think the team feels it is easier to convert an IF prospect, and that it will likely not be a team need for the next 2-3 years especially if Collins keeps on performing. This is an organization focusing on their strength- pitching and catcher development. There are a lot more spots on a roster for pitcher than for any other position. This allows the Brewers to play to their strength and be able to trade out of it in the future for needed positions. With the loss of Miz, this system drops a bit in rankings of total systems, but could easily still find itself hovering in the 6-10 area at the end of the year. A lot will depend upon the 2nd half showings and if anyone new can pop into the top 100.

Neto would be a great pick. I believe he would cost a lot more than what most have listed. BTV has him @72 So that is one issue. I also wonder if their seeming strategy of finding batters that work counts and don’t strike out much, if it’s kind of a strategy that works best if they are all in on it. As it really makes the pitcher work. If so, I believe Perdomo is a better fit. Personally I think there is room for a high k% guy with some slugging power.

I like Nestor, but… we are so packed at SP. Nester back to the Yanks for Devin Williams. Who says no?

With Contreras getting expensive, I think Quero is the one untradeable guy they have.

I didn’t realize that part of history with Abrams. I feel like the brewers might not want to risk it then, but they might consider they have enough positive clubhouse leaders that could also help Abram’s make better decisions, which could mean he improves even more.

Are there other SSs that the Brewers could grab if they overpay? The Brewers have prospect capital and are a little overloaded in some spots. With the clearest upgrade being at SS, I believe there are more options out there even though they would be costly, from teams that are on the outside looking in for the playoff picture. These options would be costly, but in my opinion, worth it. In order of how much trade capital, this would be how I would order them. Perdomo - BTV of 40.0 CJ Abrams- 52 Z Neto - 72 Gunner Henderson- 79 Jacob Wilson - I think 90s - couldn't find it The last 3 might never be considered, but it's an interesting exercise to consider it. If they go after a SS they would likely be trading Ortiz and Pratt unless it is a club like the Orioles that have Holiday as an option. If its a 3 way trade, we could also include those current MLB Arms like Quintana, Cortez, and even an OF like Perkins Personally I would aim for CJ Abrams. He can stay in town after they play. Nationals - CJ Abrams 52 BTV Brewers- Total of 57 Ortiz - 3? Not listed Pratt - 29 Perkins- 5? Henderson - 13, maybe substitute Myers/Patrick/Rodriguez?, or maybe if 3rd team, throw in Quintana, Cortez instead? Bitonti - 7 I hate to say goodbye to 2 top 100 players.. What are your thoughts?

While it is easy just to say it's too much money, there are reasons why it might work. First of all, if it looks likely that he will opt out, you are off the hook after the end of this year. This could amount to 20M on this years payroll. That is not far off from where they were in 2022. Their payroll has also been lower the last couple years for the likelihood of an addition at the all star break. Secondly they are likely to trade a high end prospect, and there is still a chance that the Sox include some cash in this. It all depends on what the trade market is like. I dont see the Red Sox really being sellers at this point, so that is more where my doubts are compared to finances. Either way I dont think it is likely, but yet not impossible. My preference for a win now and win later is more for Perdomo, Abrams, Neto. Yes pricey and they would likely have to trade Pratt, along with a lot of other value, but I believe it helps their lineup the most if we are in win now mode.

Also Crow is now on the IL

I do not think they will be looking for long term help on the left side with Wilkens and Pratt and possibly even Murray having a chance to debut even by September. I wouldn’t be surprised if they looked for short term help, but I expect them to wait to closer to end of the deadline. Ortiz and Durbin have been satisfactory and have improved over the month of June. There is also no need to rush into a trade with Adams, Wilkens, & Boeve. It will work itself out, and if you believe they are good, their trade value will only improve.

Notable A+ R5 Jadher Areinamo Eduardo Garcia Patricio Aquino

AA-R5 Some are probably FA as well Matthew Wood Darrien Miller Ramon Rodriguez Ethan Murray Eric Brown Jr. Zavier Warren Garret Spain Bladimir Restituyo Jeremy Vargas Alexander Cornielle Tyler Woessner Brian Fitzpatrick Zack Peek Nate Peterson Abdiel Mendoza Justin Yeager Nick Merkel Stiven Cruz Russel Smith

According to FanGraphs Data: AAA-R5 Nick Kahle Ernesto Martinez Anthony Seigler Raynel Delgado Freddy Zamora Jimmy Herron Coleman Crow Ryan Middendorf Garrett Stallings Blake Holub AAA-FA Bobby Dalbec Bruce Zimmermann Thomas Pannone Joel Payamps Vinny Nittoli Tyler Jay Jesus Liranzo Josh Maciejewski J.B. Bukauskas

As we think about minor league depth and trade deadlines I often find myself curious about who is Rule 5 eligible next year. It would be great to have this easily accessible and maybe get early thoughts on who they add to the 40 man. Since these are still minor leaguers I figured it would be best here.

Jacob Misiorowski An AceLuis Pena Before I had said that I liked the contact over power profile, but now he has already added some power. What more could you ask for?Jesus Made Improving every week.Cooper Pratt Have you checked out his June Stats! Time to move him up.Brock Wilken My Biggest Jumper! Is there even a hit tool there? Move him up too!Marco Dinges The ceiling here is what has him towards the top of the prospects. Catcher with a great bat and a good arm. Still has work to do behind the plate, but the pace of his progress along with his athleticism tells me after another year he will be an above average catcher. Logan Henderson I see Henderson as a good 3/4 pitcher. I'm excited for what he can offer this team.Brett Wichrowski Still needs to get more consistency with his stuff and add some upper body muscle. Yes his stats are not great currently, but his potential is 2/3. I'm betting on him putting it all together.Mike Boeve Boeve is still the best bat in the system. He has basically been going thru his spring training live. Come end of July and people will be clamoring for him to be moved up as well. His tendency to get injured is the only thing that has me this low.Jeferson Quero I think his bat has improved. Amazed to see his swing is still as good as it is. I imagine it will take some time to get in a good groove. The arm still has a bit of catching up to do and may never return to elite. This puts his ceiling a little lower. Maybe not future All-star, but still should be in the big leagues next year.Luke Adams Recency Bias. I honestly thought he would have more struggles at AA. He has impressed me, so chance are he could continue to impress me. With his surprising speed, and multitudes of 1B, do they give him some more Playing time in LF?Coleman Crow Not sure how his stuff is going to play at AAA or the majors, but been lights out so far.Craig YohoLuis LaraBraylon Payne He still has the God given skills, fundamentals are a little off. His progress depends on his humbleness to listen to hitting coaches, and his ability to buy in and get comfortable with changes instead of doubting them.Robert Gasser Injury is the only thing that has Gasser this low. Excited to see him back on the field towards the end of the year.Bishop Letson Bishop does have Ace potential if he can stay healthy. Health and consistency are still lacking and holding him out of the top 10.Bryce Meccage Here for talent and stuff. Still has to put it together consistently. Has potential to be top ten next year at some point, and that is saying a lot in this system.Eric Bitonti I believe he deserves to be higher, but recency bias downgrades him. Hoping he catches fire and gets some more contact and less Ks.Blake Burke Hard to imagine a previous top100 overall not making the list. (Tyler Black) My next 10 21. Black 22. Tyson Hardin - How is this guy not on the top 20? Depth. 23. Adamczewski - Still has potential for top 10 next year, just has to get healthy 24. Dubanewicz - Love his delivery styles but not his earings style. Has some good stuff that pitching lab could turn into great stuff. It might take a while but he has stuff+. Like many, if he can add 2-3MPH- watch out. He has room to add more muscle unto his 6'3" frame. sometimes listed as 6'1" so not sure. signed way over slot for a reason. Good sinking action, changeup has a lot of fade. I'd like to see him take more off of it. Link also touches on Dorchies. 25. Dorchies 26. Hayden Robinson 27. Ernesto Martinez- Still has to get locked in after his last injury. 28. KC Hunt- Started slow, but getting back to his old self. Can he build on it? 29. Birchard - If he can get rid of his walks and wild streaks- he's got it. But That seems a long ways away 30. Cornielle

Luis Pena Love the swing, love the speed, love the contact level, love the surprising bat speed so far, and I think he is going to get stronger and be the best of this bunch. Defense needs some work, but it will come along.Jacob Misiorowski Normally a possible ace would be number 1 on my list every time. He still has to prove to me his consistency. Can we see 4 starts in a row without a blow-up?Jesus Made Most of the power so far has been to the opposite field. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing or neither. For me the top 3 are really interchangeable. Made with a little bit more power at this time, and Pena with a little more hit over power. I dont think the gap is that big between these two.Braylon Payne Upside is still there to be a Top 10 overall with the athleticism. Too many bad swing decisions so far and too much swing and miss overall.Jeferson Quero Shoulder injury on a defense first catcher is kind of scary. Prove me wrong. He would likely be number 3 for me otherwise.Mike Boeve I still think this is the best bat in the system. Only rated this low due to his lack of speed, lack of strong arm, and overall defensive value.Logan HendersonCooper PrattBishop LetsonRobert Gasser Waiting to see how he comes back from surgery.Tyler Black Oh how the fall has been real. Get back and get healthy. Hope they start giving him some reps again in the OF.Jose Anderson The player I am the most excited about besides Pena and Made. There must be some reason why they left him off of Carolina, or was it just to give more opportunities to prospects that have been in the system longer?John HolobetzBrett Wichrowski The injury, the meager end results of last season, and a loss of velocity have still left a mark on my perception. That being said, I still think he has the best stuff in the system after Misiorowski. K.C. HuntJosh AdamczewskiEric Bitonti Doubles Machine and still has top 100 potential. He needs to find a way to cut out on strikeouts.Tyson HardinBryce MeccageAlexander Cornielle He's surprised me so far this year. He's had several great games in the past, but I don't remember him stringing together a complete month like this before. Is it time to get my hopes up again? This is a great system with a wealth of talent. You can look at the top 20 and make a case that by all-star break or even by the end of the year, the brewers could have 7-10 top 100 player- (Pena, Miso, Made, Quero, Payne, Boeve, Pratt, Letson, Bitonti, Adamczewski). Top 3 to me of Pena, Miso, & Made are in a tier all their own. This is a tier where we could see them in discussions for top 10 overall. Depth of the system is also insane. I would say there are a handful of systems where our number 20 is another teams top 10. Pitchers in this system are also uber young for the most part. Some are performing well early, and still have lots of room for development in one of the best pitching development systems. I can't believe some of the names I had to leave off of this list. Let's get this list to at least a top 30. Yoho would have been on this list higher as he deserves it, but I dont see the Brewers sending him back down, so in my mind he has graduated. Yerlin also deserves a spot just for his stuff, but as a relief pitcher he needs to prove it a little bit longer. Manual Rodriguez, I have loved, I just am concerned about the lack of speed so far. Carlos Rodriguez, I see you, and you are still young and showing out. The other pitchers since they are new to the system just are giving me a little more to dream on at this point. Ernesto, you are one of my favorite players, you are just a little more older with a big swing that I hope plays well in the Bigs, but I'm not sure. Also a few too many uncharacteristic errors in the early season. This being said, I hope we see you in the lineup soon and that you are our starting 1B next year. You would be on my list if I didn't typically value pitchers and up the middle position players a little bit higher. Jose Anderson with his early season power in the DSL last year still excites me the most on this list as far as what we might have that we dont know about. Crow is another unknown that I am excited to see.

How do they determine the international signing bonus pool?

Well, not really mistaken. Isn’t he literally being called up to replace an injured pitcher in Civale?

Not to read too much into it, but on milb.com scoreboard, the projected starter for Nashville tomorrow changed from Carlos Rodriguez to Henderson, Flipping the order that they pitched to start the season. I'm not sure where they get their information from, but if correct it could hint that C. Rodriguez could be the guy getting the call. To be fair, he is the only starter besides Miso that pitched well the first time through. At sometime this year they need to get another decent look at C. Rodriguez. He's young and still developing. I feel the last times whether it was jitters or just not being locked in, it was not the best version of C. Rodriguez. It seems Rodriguez has had some extended really great patches (months long) and some patches where he struggles. Miso on the other hand, has been more game to game either lights out, or no brightness. Carlos Rodriguez gets my vote.

While you do remove guys from 60 day IL and full season IL, I don’t believe you remove 40 man guys that are not on the 26 man. Not sure how that would adjust the count.

I would imagine it depends upon how his stuff looks tonight. If he looks fine and confident, I expect him to start even if it is just 4 innings. I’m surprised by what Brewers.com has as starters for the opening series. Is that official? While typically I would expect those 3 in that order. (Peralta, Cortes, Civale) I would also think there might be some consideration for keeping one of their more top end stretched out starters for their opening homestand. This would also split up the days of likely high bullpen use. My crazy idea: Peralta Keonig /E. Rodriguez - piggyback- Rodriguez gets sent down afterwards Civale Cortes Quintana/Patrick piggyback or Henderson/Thomas I expect lots of roster moves to keep the bullpen fresh in the first couple weeks if Uribe is on the team.

A little surprised by this list. It looks like this would include all ACL players. Am I wrong on this? I’m more surprised of no Juan Ortuno after his year. Was expecting Quintana from DSL and others to be stateside as well. Maybe this is an ever changing list? Can someone educate me on this?

Color me concerned as well, but not too worried. I think they were really hoping for Rodriguez to seize the spot, with Alexander as a backup option. One could also make an argument that Henderson was higher on the depth chart. A couple things to consider: Even though it is late in Spring training, they may still be tinkering with some things and regaining feel. Also to note, this may move Thomas to the poll position. One could easily argue that Thomas pitching schedule more lines up with the opening for 5th Starter as we should see him Thursday or Friday. With Thomas still being an option, and still having plenty of Spring training left, I’m concerned but not worried.

I understand the argument for Capra, and I understand the relatively poor year last year for Mona. However, I still think that last year was his floor, and he generally puts together good at bats, and several timely hits. I think he we have not seen his full potential. I really don’t think either are superstars, I just believe Mona will have a better year. I’m probably one of the few that would vote for Mona over Capra. I would even be ok with Capra and Mona making the team and Dunn and Durbin to getting more time in AAA.

Good article, I don’t remember much about the neck injury besides inflammation. That could be so many deeper issues, but could have easily impacted a lot in the past and could easily spark up again depending on what was causing it. Do we know what was causing the inflammation?

For those in the know… does this mean anything with Made, Anderson, Pena, Corobo besides that they are stateside? Do guys in these games still typically go to ACL/extended spring training? Or do they typically try to get all their ACL guys in some of these games? Or does it imply anything that they are in the 1st lineups? Any records from last years 1st lineups?Apologies in advance for not being more educated on this aspect.