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This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Saturday. Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** Saturday's Birthday: Brewers farm system alumnus Abner Uribe turns 26. Uribe touched every rung of the system except High-A Wisconsin during his journey - DSL, Maryvale, even advanced rookie Rocky Mountain.

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic The Sounds said goodbye to their first-half playoff hopes, while the Shuckers inched closer to clinching. We try to explain why incredible Maryvale right fielder Alexander Frias hasn't landed in Wilson yet. Transactions: Nashville Sounds activated RHP J.B. Bukauskas from the 7-day injured list. SS/3B Cristopher Acosta placed on ACL Brewers’ 7-day injured list Acosta last played on June 8th. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis (Cardinals) 4, Nashville 1 Box Score and Game Log Via the Sounds, game details, and we encourage readers to always review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Eliminated from First Half Playoff Race - Stallings shined in team-high 11th start of season The game summary didn't include video of the Luis Lara RBI single in the 5th that drove in Ethan Murray for the Sounds' lone run, but you can see it here. On the same play, Ramon Rodriguez is out at the plate as the video is unfortunately too reminiscent of the key play in the parent club's loss in Atlanta Friday night. Speaking of reminiscent with the big-league Brewers, this didn't cost the Sounds the game but reminds us of the Jake Woodford era: Lara joined Eddys Leonard (you read about Leonards' three walks in the summary) to reach base more than once, as Lara was hit by a pitch. It's true that Lara has cooled in June (.467 OPS in 11 games), but I've seen too many online concerns about that tiny sample vs. the weight of Lara's incredible work the prior two full months. Concerns? Jett Williams has a .239 OBP in June, and his 0-for-4, three K night in the leadoff spot dragged his overall numbers further. Yes, four HR's this month is helpful, but what seemed an imminent call-up is now anything but. Williams isn't going to supplant Joey Ortiz as part of an MLB platoon soon despite an .862 OPS vs. AAA southpaws this season. Williams started his second game at shortstop since Cooper Pratt's call-up. Brock Wilken was on the bench again, as his days off become more frequent. Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives Biloxi Pre-Game Media Notes Final, Game One: Biloxi 14, Columbus (Braves) 3, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log Game Two: Biloxi 1, Columbus 1, Suspended heading to the bottom of the 3rd in Biloxi, scheduled for seven innings Box Score and Game Log Shuckers Magic Number Drops to Two, Game Two Suspended in Third Inning - Made records four RBI in game one, four Shuckers record multi-hit efforts Thankfully, the Shuckers socials were all about it, as was MiLB Pipeline. Specific to Jesús Made, here are the four RBI from Game One followed by his run-scoring hit in Game Two: You are invited to visit the Shuckers' 'X' feed for the Jacob Hurtubise, Blake Burke, Josh Adamczewski, Eric Brown, Jr. and Andrew Fischer highlights, as well as the game-ending double play. Whenever three runs scored on an extra-base hit, it'll get placed in this Link Reporter's submission, as Dylan O'Rae matched Made's earlier such knock with one of his own: No concerns with O'Rae and Adamczewski exiting the opening game, those were "blowout moves" as each was in the starting lineup for Game Two. Despite not walking a batter (one HBP), starting RHP Jaron DeBerry needed 93 pitches to gut out five innings of eight-hit, two-run ball for the win. Still, a solid outing. Pretty cool how the Shuckers host New Orleans Saints legends each year. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 12, Quad Cities (Royals) 2 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers, game details: Bitonti Blasts Bandits with Five-Hit, Four-RBI Night - Wisconsin wins second half opener 12-2 We always tell you that game summaries are a must-see, must-read, and this is a perfect example. No just for all the embedded highlights, but also the eye-opening bookend notes from Chris Mehring regarding Eric Bitonti's Thursday night, as well as his place in T-Rat history regarding multiple five-hit efforts. Braylon Payne scored each of the three times he reached as his OPS now sits at .989. Josiah Ragsdale doubled and tripled and isn't far behind in OPS at .904. Adam who? Andrew who? As we await the return of Luis Pena (apparent minor hamstring issue), the Wisconsin lineup should maintain enough firepower to function well, even without any significant backfills for the Adamczewski and Fischer departures. The roster will be a bit top-heavy and will need the bottom of the order to provide production more often. We have solved the Wande Torres mystery. The talented but often frustrating 21-year-old, no longer the 190 pounds listed on his player page, simply needs to pitch on the 19th of the month, or at least be convinced it's the 19th each time he takes the mound. Check out Torres' game log, littered with rough efforts, but two games in particular stand out. The River Bandits starter, RHP Kendry Chourio (a Venezuelan native and apparently a popular surname in that country), was the first 18-year-old to pitch in a High-A contest since 2021 when the Marlins' Eury Perez did so. The Rattlers scoring seven runs against him (five earned) is impressive but also note that Chourio walked none (one HBP, Payne) and struck out ten in 4.2 innings. Thankfully the Royals AA affiliate isn't in the Southern League but look for this young man's future career path. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Charleston (Rays) 4, Wilson 2 Box Score and Game Log Wilson Bats Quieted in Second Half Opener - Mills Provides Offense with Homer We love much of what you're doing, 18-year-old Brady Ebel, but the RiverDogs' starter set the tone in the 1st inning and finished with no walks and nine K's: Wilson RH starter Tyler Renz tossed scoreless ball through three innings, but a pitching line can be impacted by a single pitch, and Renz knew this one was a mistake: Newcomer RHP Bryce Schaum has not been scored upon in four outings, but the 23-year-old got help from plenty of hands in the 9th: Brady Marget singles on a line drive to left fielder Tyler Rodriguez. Brendan Summerhill out at home on the throw, left fielder Tyler Rodriguez to catcher Rylan Mills to second baseman Luis Lameda to catcher Rylan Mills to shortstop Juan Ortuno to right fielder José Anderson to first baseman Frederi Montero. Alberth Palma to 3rd. Brady Marget to 2nd. Your box score review will show a quiet night outside of the Mills blast. Thankfully this output, so common in April, is pretty rare for the Warbirds these days. Final: ACL Guardians 14, ACL Brewers 11 Box Score and Game Log This was such a good point made by my fellow Link Reporter "Ro" in our forum thread: The only thing holding up (Frias') promotion to Wilson is probably the ACL squad’s lack of depth -> just 3 bench position players, one of which (OF Kenny Fenelon) is probably not available after exiting Tuesday’s game early. What is going on, Brewers Player Development? Is the organization right up against the 165-man stateside player limit? Can't ever remember a complex league team, even after the consolidation to one Arizona League squad, being so lean from a position player standpoint. For this game, other than the sidelined Fenelon, the only bench players were 1B/C Jonathan Rangel and catcher Freider Rojas. 18-year-old 2025 bonus baby Brailyn Antunez (1.023 OPS in 13 June games) homered (his 5th), singled, walked twice, stole his 9th base in 12 tries, Gee, the Cleveland kids played clean defense and did not allow any unearned runs. The A-Crew committed four errors and allowed three unearned runs. Gee, look at the final score. But let's not kid ourselves. Maryvale pitchers walked 12 (three wild pitches) and only fanned two. Maryvale batters went 5-for-23 (wow, 23!) with RISP. Cleveland batters were 6-for-18, so a combined 41 AB's with RISP in this three-hour, 36-minute contest for the legions in attendance. Earlier in the day, we indicated that RHP Hayden Vucinovich was lined up to pitch on his 19th birthday, and sure enough, he did. Vucinovich will continue to work on things as he's now walked 27 in 15.2 innings. It does make you appreciate what other recent high school picks like Renz and Jayden Dubanewicz accomplished when they toiled in the desert. Final: DSL Brewers Gold 11, DSL Athletics 4 Box Score and Game Log The Golden Boys improved to 4-10 with this win, scoring in four of the first five innings to jump to an 11-1 lead before quietly coasting in the latter innings. Still just 17 years old, Venezuelan LHP Santiago Martinez now has a 19-to-3 K-to-BB mark through three appearances. After pitching five, then four, innings in his first two outings, he was lifted with two outs in the 3rd here, immediately after retiring two batters, the last on a strikeout. Hopefully the young man is OK. Angeni Fernandez did not come cheap last January with a $500,000 bonus for the still-just-16-year-old Dominican native. Thus far, he has started seven games in center field, three in left, and the right-handed batter started his third game at second base here. Fernandez singled twice and drew four walks, that'll lift one's OBP quickly (now .477 through 13 games). Ricki Moneys has ten hits in his last five games and with all due respect to the younger crowd here, this late rock legend namesake says his bat was Shakin': I didn't have time to time-stamp Brewers Gold highlights here, but if you care to attempt to do so, let us know what and when in the comments: Final: DSL Royals Fortuna 3, DSL Brewers Blue 0 Box Score and Game Log The rare day when the now 9-4 Blue squad is outperformed by their DSL mates on the Gold side. Blue batters outhit the Royals 6-5, including doubles for 16-year-old Leanders Matos and catcher Yoneiker Lugo, but stranded nine with a 1-for-8 with RISP effort, obviously no RBI in the shutout loss. Lugo grounded out to end the 6th and was then replaced the next half-inning, so as we so often say, something to monitor. RHP Justin Lugo, a Dominican native not related to his aforementioned Venezuelan batterymate, had the strongest of the three Blue pitching lines, though all three hurlers were solid. I'll be back for you Sunday AM, and the only reason seven games are scheduled rather than eight is that the two DSL squads again face each other. As our good friend Javik in Biloxi reminds us: Hope it's a wonderful Saturday for all! 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

Via the Sounds: RHP J.B. Bukauskas reinstated from the Nashville Injured List The Sounds roster currently sits at 28 active (that's the max) + 1 MLB Rehab + 2 Injured List + 1 Development List

Enjoy the full pod! The "Minor League Sandbox" is at the (approximate based on your choice of player) 01:45:00 hour/minute mark.

You'll find the complete list of qualifying names within this article. Plus, this year, an imminent MLB lockout could impact Matt Arnold's Rule 5 roster decisions. We'll explain. Let's kick things off with this Rule 5 primer reminder: What is the Rule 5 Draft? (via MLB.com) "A draft that allows clubs that do not have a full 40-man roster to select certain non-40-man players from other organizations. Essentially, it is an avenue for teams to identify and give a Major League opportunity to players that they feel have been held back elsewhere. Players signed at age 18 or younger must be added to their club’s 40-man roster within five seasons or else become eligible for the Rule 5 Draft. Players signed at 19 or older must be protected within four seasons." Essentially, as it relates to this year's roster decisions, high school players from the 2022 draft would need to be protected should Matt Arnold and his fellow "Ivory Tower" collaborators so choose. That's why Jett Williams (Mets draft pick), Luke Adams and Dylan O'Rae are up for consideration for the first time, as are college selections from the 2023 draft, such as Tate Kuehner, Brock Wilken, Mike Boeve and Brett Wichrowski, among others. The Brewers already have several players on their 40-man roster who would have been first-year eligible this fall - Luis Lara, Brandon Sproat and Craig Yoho. Then there's Cooper Pratt, who would not have been Rule 5 eligible until fall 2027. Given all that and based on player performances across the board to be evaluated, there does not appear to be a true roster crunch facing the Crew's braintrust. Regular followers of MLB Trade Rumors might remember that every November it seemed as though an astute franchise like the Tampa Bay Rays would be forced to trade some of their Rule 5 eligible prospects for those a bit younger, simply because they faced a roster glut. That doesn't appear to be the case in 2026 for the Brewers, Despite middling numbers year-to-date, it'd be a surprise if Jett Williams were not added to the big-league active roster at some point this regular season. If he is not, then he's a lock for a Rule 5 add (barring any trade activity involving him, of course). So, it's several of the names listed below under the most scrutiny and consideration - Kuehner, Adams, Wilken, mix in intriguing pop-up candidates like fireballing Cameron Wagoner. But wait, there's a monkey wrench! When the 2021 lockout finally ended in March 2022, the owners and players agreed that no Rule 5 draft would take place. Is it likely that a similar situation occurs in the upcoming cycle? If an organization wants to hedge its bets on players who are fringe decisions - those who would be nice to protect but aren't slam-dunk choices - that would be a way to protect precious 40-man roster spots. Plus, it allows for another full season of player evaluation. The 2021 cancelled Rule 5 led to having a lot more first time-eligibles to consider for December 2022, but the Brewers navigated that potential glut just fine. Please weigh in and interact with your fellow diehard prospect followers/huggers by commenting in this thread, which will be pinned to the top of our Minor League Forum all year. We'd love to hear from you! This initial post (the main article) will also be edited as the months pass whenever an eligible player is added to or departs from the Milwaukee organization for any reason. Be sure to read through to the second half of this article where we list the players currently set to be eligible for minor league free agency in October. Rule 5 Eligible Players (44) - * = First Time as Rule 5 Eligible Nashville: 1B/3B Luke Adams* RHP Kaleb Bowman* INF/OF Eric Brown, Jr. RHP Blake Holub LHP Tate Kuehner* LHP Mark Manfredi, Sr.* INF Ethan Murray RHP Cameron Wagoner RHP Brett Wichrowski* 1B/3B Brock Wilken* INF/OF Jett Williams* Biloxi: RHP Patricio Aquino RHP Ryan Birchard* INF/OF Mike Boeve* LHP Jesus Broca* RHP Will Childers OF Mark Coley II RHP Chase Costello* LHP Anthony Flores* RHP Yorman Galindez* RHP Edwin Jimenez OF Damon Keith RHP Nick Merkel 2B/OF Dylan O'Rae* C Edgardo Ordonez RHP Manuel Rodriguez* LHP Russell Smith C Matthew Wood Wisconsin: INF Juan Baez* OF Luis Castillo RHP Daniel Corniel* INF/OF Daniel Guilarte 1B/OF Tayden Hall RHP Quinton Low LHP Jose Meneses* RHP Bryan Rivera* RHP Will Rudy LHP Wande Torres* RHP Jason Woodward Wilson: C Eric Martinez LHP Anfernny Reyes RHP Josh Timmerman* Maryvale: RHP Cesar Espinal* RHP Cole Phillips There are two aspects regarding this next list of names (minor league free agents to be). Last year, RHP Coleman Crow was on this list, and it was quite clear that the Brewers were not about to let him reach free agency, and the one way they could prevent that for sure was to add Crow to the 40-man roster in October, which they clearly did. Upon review below, there does not seem to be a glaring candidate for a similar tact. That's the first aspect. The other aspect is that the Brewers will always be up for bringing back a player they like under a newly negotiated minor league deal, and players are often amenable to this. Just last fall, several players who you see listed below were enticed to return, among them Garrett Stallings, J.B. Bukauskas, Eduardo Garcia, Ramon Rodriguez and Darrien Miller. One miscellaneous note - Biloxi RHP Edwin Jimenez (he'll turn 25 in December) is signed through 2027 already, as part of his own re-up last fall, since he signed a two-year deal at that time. He appears on the Rule 5 list but not the list below. Minor League Free Agents to Be (17) - Nashville: RHP J.B. Bukauskas RHP Gerson Garabito INF/OF Eduardo Garcia RHP Reiss Knehr OF Luis Matos C Darrien Miller C Andrick Nava LHP Thomas Pannone RHP Lyon Richardson C Ramon Rodriguez INF Freddy Zamora Biloxi: RHP Stiven Cruz C David Garcia OF Jacob Hurtubise UT Jheremy Vargas Wisconsin: C Blayberg Diaz RHP Yerlin Rodriguez Thanks for following along as we document things for you in the coming months.

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Friday. Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** Friday's Birthday: ACL Brewers RHP Hayden Vucinovich, the 2025 8th round pick out of a Minnesota high school, turns 19 today. He last pitched a week ago on the 12th - 2 IP, 0 ER - so perhaps he's on the mound this afternoon!

Thursday 6/18: Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Vinny Rottino (go to the 10:30 minute mark) Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt talks about the first two games of the series with Cleveland and more (go to the 19:30 minute mark) Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: Vinny Rottino Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers Bats Explode in Win Over Cleveland" *** Postgame shows for the 4-2 loss to Cleveland: Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "Milwaukee Baseball Tonight": "Hunter Baumgardt looks back at the series finale for the Brewers against the Guardians as you hear Brewers Manager Pat Murphy's postgame press conference. Then hear Hunter's one-on-one conversation with Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski (which can also be heard as a stand-alone here). Plus, Brewers infield coach Matt Erickson (32:20 minute mark) talks about Cooper Pratt and how he fits into the infield. Hunter also previews Milwaukee's next series in Atlanta" WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo - "After a strong 4-2 homestand over the Phillies and Guardians, the Brewers were dealt with some bad news regarding Quinn Priester. Hear from the right-hander after announcing he will undergo season-ending surgery to treat his thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms he has been experiencing since spring training. Dom also breaks down Jacob Misiorowski's mechanical adjustments year-over-year. Finally, Garrett Mitchell (34:20 minute mark) joins the show to talk about his hot month and the finally being healthy and contributing." (YouTube option helpful for the Miz breakdown.) Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Fall in Series Finale - Missed Opportunities Loom Large" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "What will Brewers Flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski do for an encore?" Via Mike Heller's "Brewed Daily" podcast stream - Mike posts reaction takes on each Brewers' game Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz

If you have not yet, please vote for your top 20 Brewers prospects! Voting closes Friday 6/19.

Pregame Audio Tuesday 6/16 - Manager Eddy Morgan

Pregame Audio Wednesday 6/17 - RHP Stiven Cruz

Via Adam McCalvy: Minor League left-hander Tate Kuehner is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks with left elbow soreness.

Wednesday 6/17: Via "Brewers Unfiltered" with Sophia Minnaert, Adam McCalvy and Tim Dillard: "Brewers Unfiltered is back for 2026! The crew opens the season reacting to one of the most dominant pitching performances in franchise history—Jacob Misiorowski's complete-game, one-hit shutout of the Phillies on June 12, headlined by a record 104.5 mph fastball, a career-high 15 strikeouts, and zero walks—then sits down with reliever Aaron Ashby, a.k.a. “The Vulture,” to talk anchoring baseball’s youngest rotation, the art of bulk-leverage relief, life with “Charlie’s Boys” in the bullpen, his comeback from 2023 shoulder surgery, the family name behind him, and much more." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Jeff Levering - "The young prospect Cooper Pratt made his debut – it wasn’t a super awesome debut, but the pressure is now off, right?" AUDIO option via Curt Hogg's "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel: "What do we make of Garrett Mitchell's year? He keeps producing despite a high strikeout rate" Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Tim Dillard (go to the 21:20 minute mark) Via SportsRadio the Fan's "Nine 2 Noon" Show (Tuesday episode): (go to the 07:50 minute mark) Tim Allen of the Postgame Show - "Juan Nieves' No-Hitter Is BETTER Than What Miz Did" Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Cooper Pratt Goes Hitless in MLB Debut" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason & Hyatt talk historic Misiorowski start, Chourio raking, Harrison outduels Sanchez, Rengifo DFA, Pratt recalled, Woodruff strong rehab start, answer listener questions, & visit card corner." *** Postgame shows for the 9-4 win over the Guardians: Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - "Lots to discuss after another series clinching win for the Brewers as Cooper Pratt picks up his first two career hits, an RBI and a stolen base, Brandon Sproat has his solid outing blow up on him and contributions all over the place in the lineup. Dom and Craig Coshun break down the game and the future of the core of this team with the ascension of Pratt." Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Clinch Another Series Win - Chad Patrick Saves the Day" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Jackson Chourio Explodes and Team Surges in June" Via Mike Heller's "Brewed Daily" podcast stream - Mike posts reaction takes on each Brewers' game Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Thursday. Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** Thursday's Birthdays: None

Luke Adams two more HBP's - that's 11 in 120 plate appearances, or 9.2%. Add in 13 walks.

Wilmer Duarte's first pro win - 2 IP (plus two batters in a 3rd inning), 7 ER, 5 BB, 2 HBP, 2 WP, 1 K

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "It's another midweek Microbrew, with host JR Radcliffe and special guest Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic, who uses his pitching expertise to help explain what's turned Jacob Misiorowski into one of baseball's superstars seemingly overnight. They dive deep into what the Brewers have done to contribute to his success, why he's so hard to hit (yes, he throws extremely hard, but it's more than that), how he's improved physically and mentally and more on the mechanics of a one-man revolution. They also touch briefly on the arrival of Cooper Pratt, the decision to part ways with Luis Rengifo and what fans can expect from their new young shortstop. Then, we dig into the archive for a 2023 conversation with Jim Callis (27:00), draft expert from MLB.com, going over the machinations of the 2023 draft and how the Brewers put Pratt at the center of their plans. Perhaps you'll find a Misiorowski reference or two in that conversation, as well. Our semi-regular midweek episodes will tackle a bigger topic in depth, with another regular episode landing Monday morning on the week in review."

More from Tuesday 6/17: Postgame shows for the 2-1 win over the Guardians: Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - "On a night with plenty of excitement with Cooper Pratt's debut, the Brewers came out on top of a low-scoring affair thanks to homers from Mitchell and Turang plus a strong outing from Robert Gasser and the bullpen. Dom and Jerry Augustine discuss Pratt's debut, Murph's odd decision to pinch hit Frelick for Vaughn and much more" Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Grind Out Another Win - Gasser Deals, Mitchell Delivers Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "What is the Gameplan Moving Forward with the Brewers Infield?" Via Mike Heller's "Brewed Daily" podcast stream - Mike posts reaction takes on each Brewers' game Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Wednesday. Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** Wednesday's Birthdays: Nashville's Brock Wilken turns 24 today. Enjoy your day with the matinee action and family time in the evening, Brock. Wisconsin RHP Bryan Rivera, on the IL for the past month with an undisclosed injury, turns 21. We wish the Nicaraguan native a good day and a hopeful quick return.