Jim Goulart

Saturday 3/8 Gameday vs LAA: MINOR DETAILS: Over from Minor League camp: OF José Anderson (96), C Nick Kahle (94), INF Luis Peña (92), INF Cooper Pratt (87), OF Garrett Spain (95), RHP Kaleb Bowman (58), RHP Sam McWilliams (84), RHP Ryan Middendorf (99) and RHP Justin Yeager (57). *** Spain doubled in his lone at-bat.

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2016 5th round RHP Zack Brown hoping to find work. We had touched briefly on his stint in Puerto Rico this winter. Article is available to read, though it may seem otherwise at first glance.

Yeager is on board today (Saturday). As are two of the DSL standouts for the first time - INF Luis Pena and OF Jose Anderson. Exciting!

Thanks I thought so! I was going by the team’s transaction page, he did appear in the media notes.

We know based on the media notes which players, whether they have entered a big-league spring game or not, have been available for big-league spring game appearances. Even though many players from A-Ball and below have been included, this mini-exercise review will focus solely on the AAA and AA level rosters. We also won't be listing players below like infielder Mike Boeve (be sure to watch recently linked YouTube interview), LHP Brandon Knarr or others coming off long-term injury absences. In cases like Knarr's, we do not have definitive news of the nature of the injury. So, who haven't we seen yet? Keep in mind we have no injury insights, personal leave of absence insights, nothing of the sort, for the players listed here. Third baseman Brock Wilken is probably the most conspicuous absence thus far. Yes, it was a long 2024 season that included the Arizona Fall League, but it's still a bit of a surprise to not have seen him as of yet. LHP Russell Smith made very solid strides in the Biloxi bullpen last year. (See below on Spain, thanks for the correction!) Outfielder Garrett Spain was plucked from the Blue Jays in the minor league phase of December's Rule 5 draft, he saw time at both the AAA and AA levels in 2024. Just-turned 30-year-old RH reliever Jesus Liranzo was signed in January as a minor league free agent out of the Phillies' system. Likewise, 26-tear-old RHP Abdiel Mendoza was signed in January as a minor league free agent out of the Blue Jays' organization. RHP Coleman Crow (Adrian Houser-Tyrone Taylor trade via the Mets) finally made his post-Tommy John Brewers debut in the Arizona Fall League, but that stint seemed to have ended prematurely, so it's a bit concerning we haven't seen him yet. Infielders Ethan Murray and Casey Martin had their struggles at the AA level in 2024. A pitcher who is totally excused is RH closer Justin Yeager, who had a very full and successful winter ball campaign in Puerto Rico, culminating in work at the Caribbean Series.

Friday 3/7: Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour One): Brandon Woodruff (go to the 26:40 minute mark) Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Three): Sal Frelick (go to the 02:00 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Lead MLB Writer for RotoBaller Eric Cross discusses the Brewers in Spring so far! Eric breaks down where he expects the Brewers' top players to go when it comes to Fantasy Baseball." Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour One): Mo Egger discusses the Cincinnati Reds (go to the 39:10 minute mark) Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: "Brewers sign Jose Quintana" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Bullpen is Overflowing with Good Arms!"

MINOR DETAILS: Over from Minor League camp: INF Eric Brown Jr. (92), C Marco Dinges (97), OF Kay Lan Nicasia (88), OF Yophery Rodríguez (0), INF Jheremy Vargas (94), RHP Kaleb Bowman (58), RHP Chase Costello (98), RHP Blake Holub (66), LHP Josh Maciejewski (96), LHP Mark Manfredi (84), RHP Evan McKendry (57), RHP Nick Merkel (75), RHP Ryan Middendorf (99) and RHP Garrett Stallings (68). *** With Friday's game canceled after two innings, the note from this one is that these were the first invites for INF Jheremy Vargas, and in particular, OF Kay Lan Nicasia, whose season ended when placed on the IL at Carolina on May 20th. Nicasia exited the May 16th game in the middle of the 6th inning at Down East (so no media archive). The game log makes note it was immediately after Yophery Rodriguez made a centerfield catch. We can speculate (no idea) that there was a collision with right-fielder Nicasia on the play?

Per MiLB's Transaction Log, Milwaukee signs 17-year-old Panamanian RHP Gustavo Garcia, listed at 6'1", 195.

Thursday 3/6: Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): "Brewers COO Marti Wronski, talking about the summer ahead for the team" (go to the 03:55 minute mark) Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen, Hunter Baumgardt, and Jeff Orloski are LIVE in Arizona with the Brewers! They discuss what they've seen so far, with interviews throughout." Here are direct links to interviews with Garrett Mitchell, Rhys Hoskins and Tyler Black" Via WSCO's "The Show with Balky": "Brew Crew Ball's Paul Dietrich discusses the pitching injuries in spring training, whether Matt Arnold made a mistake in not adding a veteran infielder to replace Willy Adames and more." (go to the 05:30 minute mark)

Thursday 3/6 Gameday at ATH: MINOR DETAILS: Over from Minor League camp: INF Jadher Areinamo (92), INF Juan Baez (95), OF Luis Castillo (96), OF Eduardo García (0), C Edgardo Ordoñez (88), OF Reece Walling (97), INF Freddy Zamora (94), RHP Will Childers (99), RHP Blake Holub (66), LHP Josh Maciejewski (57), RHP Evan McKendry (58) and RHP Garrett Stallings (68). *** This was the first day that OF Reece Walling and INF Freddy Zamora were in big-league camp. Zamora participated in Nicaragua's successful WBC qualifying efforts in Chinese Taipei recently. Walling K'd in each of his two AB's as the DH but scored a run as a pinch-runner for William Contreras. Eduardo Garcia saw action in CF, and although 0-for-2 with a K, drove in a run on a groundout. Nice moment for 2024 Carolina Mudcat Luis Castillo, RBI triple in his first-ever big-league camp at-bat. Subbing in for SS Cooper Pratt, Jadher Areinamo flied out and grounded out.

Boeve had labrum surgery after the 2024 season. Learn more at this link via Dan Zielinski which includes a much-listen/watch interview for Boeve’s return timeframe.

Wednesday 3/5 Gameday vs CHW: MINOR DETAILS: Over from Minor League camp: INF Eric Brown Jr. (92), INF Eduardo García (88), OF Hedbert Pérez (94), OF Garrett Spain (95), RHP Tyler Bryant (66), RHP Will Childers (99), LHP Mark Manfredi (68), RHP Sam McWilliams (84), RHP Nick Merkel (75) and RHP Zach Peek (58). Perez flied out as a pinch-hitter in the 9th. *** Wednesday 3/5 Gameday at CHW: MINOR DETAILS: Over from Minor League camp: INF Josh Adamczewski (88), INF Jadher Areinamo (94), INF Juan Baez (96), OF Bladamir Restituyo (97), OF Yophery Rodríguez (0), C Victor Torres (92), RHP Kaleb Bowman (58), RHP Blake Holub (66), LHP Josh Maciejewski (95), RHP Evan McKendry (57) and RHP Garrett Stallings (68) This was Victor Torres' first day in big league camp. Adamczewski flied out and Areinamo K'd in their lone at-bats. Rodriguez did not get a plate appearance but played a bit of center field. Bowman netted a well-earned hold by stranding two of Chad Patrick's baserunners to end the 6th with a groundout.

Wednesday 3/5: Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason" coverage with Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt: Matt Arnold Former GM Doug Melvin (go to the 30:30 minute mark) Mark Canha (different than yesterday's chat) Vinny Rottino (go to the 25:30 minute mark) Tobias Myers Robert Gasser Jake Bauers Sal Frelick Oliver Dunn The full "Brewing the Offseason" Show: There may be some doubling up within, with the interviews above - find Caleb Durbin at the 08:00 minute mark *** *** Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go to the 21:15 minute mark) Via 96.5 WKLH: Jeff Levering VIDEO via Spectrum News: Adam McCalvy Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Tim Dillard discusses the Brewers minor league standouts from Spring Training, and how they can impact the Brewers in the regular season." Locked on Brewers visits "Locked on MLB": - "Locked on MLB host Sully brought in Chuck Freimund for a look at how the Brewers could once again be NL Central champs."

Tuesday 3/4: Via WTMJ's Midday News (download link): Dom Cotroneo Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers added starting pitcher José Quintana to the fold, a longtime Milwaukee nemesis, and shores up a starting rotation that could sure use the help, especially with recent injuries. Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Curt Hogg review the stories of camp through the first two weeks of spring training and what's left to settle." Via "Foul Territory": "José Quintana inked a 1-year deal with the Brewers. Steal, right?!" (go to the 19:40 minute mark) Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra breaks down the Pipeline's Top 30 Brewers prospects. Sam shares his thoughts on players like Caleb Durbin, Jesus Made & Craig Yoho." Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): Tim Allen and Crew in Maryvale interviews Vinny Capra (go to the 26:45 minute mark) Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen, Hunter Baumgardt, and Jeff Orloski are LIVE in Arizona with the Brewers! They discuss what they've seen so far, with interviews throughout." Here are direct links to interviews with Aaron Ashby, Mark Canha, Bryan Hudson and Trevor Megill" Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 29:25 minute mark) Via the "Cold Brew Podcast": "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll break down the news that the Brewers have signed veteran left hander Jose Quintana to a one-year contract. What does this mean for the pitching depth? Who else does this effect on the roster and who could be moving off the roster?" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Those Are Some Impressive Numbers for the Brewers"

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra breaks down the Pipeline's Top 30 Brewers prospects. Sam shares his thoughts on players like Caleb Durbin, Jesus Made & Craig Yoho."

Just corrected that episode link. All set now.