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Among the 35 releases mentioned in the past few posts in this thread, these players were entering their 7th (or more) minor league season (initial effective season 2014). As such, they would have been minor league free agents at 2020 season end. They would have had to have been added to the 40-man roster, or, more likely, be brought back on a new minor league deal, something we have seen the Brewers do in the past. Text below copied from prior posts... Veteran infielder Andres Blanco, 36, who had signed as a minor league free agent on January 31st and was a non-roster invitee to big league camp. Catcher Alexander Alvarez, 23, who spent 2019 in Biloxi after being plucked from the Tampa organization in the minor league phase of the 2018 Rule 5 draft. Catcher Skyler Ewing, 27, a former Giants and Marlins farmhand who the Brewers signed out of independent ball in January of 2019. Ewing saw action with San Antonio and Biloxi last season. Utility infielder Julio Garcia, 22, had been selected from the Angels organization in the minor league phase of the 2018 Rule 5 draft. Garcia spent all of 2019 in Carolina and struggled with a .364 OPS in 154 AB's. RHP Jeyner Baez, 24, was initially a catcher in the Nationals system, signed in November 2013. The Brewers inked him as a minor league free agent in December of 2018, and converted him to the mound last year, where he made 18 relief appearances in Maryvale.

6/2: Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Emily Waldon from the Athletic talks about the return of baseball and the future of the Minor Leagues Via Radio.com's 105.3 in Texas: An extended conversation with Sophia Minnaert, see the iwde variety of topics listed at the link Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Robert Murray, formerly of the Athletic Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Power Lunch" with Greg Matzek: ESPN MLB writer Bradford Doolittle Via the Bill Michaels Show: MLB Network's Jon Heyman Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's "TBD": Sophia Minnaert Via 97.3 Milwaukee's "The Crossover": Tom Haudricourt - Free iHeart account login may be required

Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Emily Waldon from the Athletic talks about the return of baseball and the future of the Minor Leagues

5/28: Via 97.3 Milwaukee's Drew & KB: Agent Josh Kusnick - Free iHeart account login may be required This is by far the most I've been entertained (and informed) by a Josh Kusnick interview in a long time (that's OK, he's an acquired taste for some - hi Josh). A presence here at Brewerfan for over a decade, Josh indicates at the 28:30 minute mark that his client, RHP Chris Dula, 27, was among last week's releases, and he shares perspective on that as well as Dula's initial signing by the Crew. As you'll see at the statistical link, Dula's 2019 numbers with Carolina and Maryvale were eye-popping in a unique way, although Kusnick mentions late-and post-season strides were made working with Brewer staff. Dula was under a two-year contract, so with a lost 2020 at hand, the Brewers cut ties at this time. With Dula added, the known list of releases sits at 35, others listed above. Good luck, Chris, hopefully another opportunity awaits with that arm.

Via the "Bernie's Bums" Podcast: Farmhand LH reliever Quintin Torres-Costa (07:27 minute mark)

5/25: Latest from "The Athletic's Section 422" Podcast: Brewers reliever Justin Grimm 5/26: Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Bruce Levine from 670 The Score Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's "TBD": Sophia Minnaert 5/27: Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Scott Grodsky, Sports Anchor for CBS 58 Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's Wilde & Tausch: Sophia Minnaert Via the "Bernie's Bums" Podcast: Farmhand LH reliever Quintin Torres-Costa (07:27 minute mark) Via BJ and the Bear on WSCO: Former Brewer Paul Wagner (10:55 minute mark) 5/28: Via 97.3 Milwaukee's Drew & KB: Agent Josh Kusnick - Free iHeart account login may be required 5/29: Via 97.3 Milwaukee's Steve Czaban: Paul Wagner - Free iHeart account login may be required (go to the 85:20 minute mark) Via the Bill Michaels Show: Kevin Holden, Sports Director for CBS 58 Via the Journal Sentinel Brewers Podcast: Todd Rosiak of the Journal-Sentinel 5/31: Brewers Extra Innings Podcast (Via Matt Pauley, with Brian Anderson) 6/1: Via WTMJ's Morning News: Tom Haudricourt Via Razzball.com: Jeff Levering (an interview that discusses actual players!) Via the Bill Michaels Show: Scott Grodsky, Sports Anchor for CBS 58 Via the Bill Michaels Show: Robert Murray, formerly of the Athletic Via 97.3 Milwaukee's "The Crossover": Former Brewer Greg Vaughn discusses his thoughts on the murder of George Floyd - Free iHeart account login may be required

Also: Catcher Robie Rojas, 25, was a three-year Brewer, drafted in the 38th round in 2017. Primarily utilized as a bullpen catcher, Rojas made the most of limited plate appearances (career .295/.413/.369 line). Just recently, Rojas was interviewed on the Biloxi Shuckers Instagram. Also, this tweet: makes it clear he's not done. IF/OF Jess Williams, 21, was signed out of Australia prior to the 2018 season. Primarily a third baseman but utilized in multiple spots, the LH bat posted a .649 OPS in Maryvale (2018) and Rocky Mountain (2019). Williams' countryman, switch-hitting catcher Alex Hall, remains a Brewer. RHP Franklin Hernandez, 24, a Dominican native drafted in the 37th round in 2018 out of the College of Central Florida. Hernandez saw action at both the Arizona Summer League and Pioneer League levels, but also had to serve a PED suspension that carried over portions of both his seasons. *** So that brings the list to 34 known names as of this post.

First of all, this is never a fun post. We could say "it goes without saying" that we wish all these young men well, but the reality is it does need to be said. So whether it's on to the next phase of a baseball career - affiliated, independent, coaching, teaching -- or onto their non-baseball lives, wishing all of these guys the best moving forward. I purposely linked to their MiLB player pages rather than their Baseball Reference pages so that a face can be associated with these players and their dreams. This is likely not the complete list, look for Baseball America to have that in the coming days, and we'll post their update and any others here. The list below is 30 names. Thirteen players saw all of their playing time in the Dominican Summer League. These first four players are not listed as released at MiLB.com, unlike others below, but did indicate on social media they were let go: Corner infielder Pat McInerney, 25, joined the Brewers as an undrafted signee out of the University of Illinois in 2017. He spent all of 2019 at Carolina, and posted this farewell to being an athlete. Catcher Nathan Rodriguez, 24, was drafted in 2016's 21st round out of Cypress College (CA), and like McInerney, saw all his action with the Mudcats in 2019. Infielder Connor McVey, 25, was a non-drafted signee in 2018 out of the University of Cincinnati. He was versatile at 1B, 2B and 3B, spending all of 2019 with the Timber Rattlers. RHP Karsen Lindell, 23, pitched at Rocky Mountain in 2019 and made a last-week-of-the-season appearance in San Antonio, helping out the AAA staff after September callups. Unfortunately for Lindell, this is his 2nd release by the Brewers. The 2015 9th round pick out of an Oregon high school was released in December 2017, but re-developed his game at the now-famed Driveline facility, and was brought back by the club last June. Brewers releases from Thursday May 28th, as indicated at MiLB.com: Veteran infielder Andres Blanco, 36, who had signed as a minor league free agent on January 31st and was a non-roster invitee to big league camp. Catcher Alexander Alvarez, 23, who spent 2019 in Biloxi after being plucked from the Tampa organization in the minor league phase of the 2018 Rule 5 draft. Catcher Skyler Ewing, 27, a former Giants and Marlins farmhand who the Brewers signed out of independent ball in January of 2019. Ewing saw action with San Antonio and Biloxi last season. Utility infielder Julio Garcia, 22, had been selected from the Angels organization in the minor league phase of the 2018 Rule 5 draft. Garcia spent all of 2019 in Carolina and struggled with a .364 OPS in 154 AB's. RHP Carlos Herrera, 22, was one of the lottery tickets that did not hit in the 2015 Adam Lind trade to Seattle (hello, by the way, Freddy Peralta). Herrera only made one 2019 appearance in Maryvale, then later underwent right shoulder surgery in July. Herrera saw extensive action with Wisconsin in 2018 (5.46 ERA). RHP Yohandry Perez, signed as a non-drafted free agent in October 2018. He made four early-season appearances with the Timber Rattlers last season before spending the rest of the summer in Maryvale. Corner Infielder Aaron Familia, 21, was a four-year Brewer farmhand, two seasons in the Dominican Summer League and two in Maryvale. He was a DSL All-Star in 2017 when he posted a very strong .876 OPS. RHP Jeyner Baez, 24, was initially a catcher in the Nationals system, signed in November 2013. The Brewers inked him as a minor league free agent in December of 2018, and converted him to the mound last year, where he made 18 relief appearances in Maryvale. Catcher Luis Avalo, 21, spent four seasons in the Brewers system. The Dominican native spent two years in the DSL, then moved on to Maryvale in 2018, and spent 2019 as a member of the Rocky Mountain Vibes. Catcher Caleb Marquez, 20, was a 39th round pick in 2018 out of a Missouri high school. Marquez toiled in the Maryvale heat for two seasons and posted a tweet here looking to his baseball future. Middle infielder Orveo Saint, 20, was an international signing out of the Bahamas in 2018 and spent two summers in Maryvale. As per the Brewers media guide, he underwent left wrist surgery last October. Catcher Juan Martinez, 24, is a Venezuelan native signed last June as a non-drafted free agent out of Barton College in North Carolina. His debut pro season was made up of 18 games (49 AB's) in Maryvale. RHP Jose Romero, 22, was part of the July 2016 international signing class. After two seasons in the DSL working primarily as a starter, Romero made ten relief appearances in Maryvale in 2019. RHP Alis Atagua, 19, signed out of Venezuela just prior to the 2018 DSL season and made 29 combined relief appearances on the island the past two summers. RHP Kleiber Bordones, 19, was a Venezuelan signee, another with two seasons in the Dominican on his resume, including what appeared to be fairly impressive numbers in 2019. RHP Juan Gomez, 23, is a three-year Brewer, but missed his middle season of 2018 with right elbow bursitis. All his action was in the Dominican. Catcher Farlyn Manon, 23, posted a nice .792 OPS in his 2nd DSL season last summer. RHP Robert Ortiz, still just 18 (until July), made 12 relief appearances totaling 14.2 innings over the past two DSL seasons. RHP Wellington Nunez, 20, is yet another who toiled for two DSL seasons. LHP Keiner Alfaro, 18, was only a Brewer for one DSL season, as he was signed in March of last year out of Venezuela. RHP Deybi Arias, 19, saw action in each of the two prior DSL seasons. RHP Francis Casado, 19, converted from outfielder (2018) to the mound last year. RHP Juan Chourio, 18, was a Venezuelan signee in fall of 2018 and got to make only four DSL relief appearances last summer. Infielder Elian Gonzalez, 20, showed his versatility by seeing action at all four infield spots during his three DSL stints. His 2019 numbers looked solid, and as the Brewers media guide notes, Gonzalez tied for fourth in the league in triples (8). RHP Leony Rosario, 19, made 15 starts among his 25 appearances in his two DSL seasons. IF/OF Francisco Gonzalez, 20, is a switch-hitter with nice 2019 numbers that included strong BB and K peripherals. Of all the Dominican Summer League releases, this one stands out as a bit puzzling.

Releases: Pat McInereny Nathan Rodriguez Karsen Lindell Connor McVey Caleb Marquez

Article: Moeller grad Nick Bennett hopes first pro baseball season isn't just on paper

5/24: Brewers Extra Innings Podcasts (Via Matt Pauley, with Brew Crew Ball's Kyle Lesniewski) Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast

5/22: Via WSSP's "Big Show" (Tim Allen hosting): MLB columnist Bob Nightengale

AUDIO: San Antonio Missions President Burl Yarborough on a variety of topics (Covid realities, stadium issues, possible return to AA)

VIDEO: Keston Hiura via Fox Sports Wisconsin

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FanTraxHQ: Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Top-25 Prospects It's a pretty representative list, with emphasis on the super-young international signees.

More from 5/21: All these interviews below are from ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's "Athletes Doing Good Radiothon", hosted by the Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Christian Yelich Josh Lindblom Josh Hader Eric Sogard Brent Suter

5/21: Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Tim Allen Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Brian Anderson Via the Bill Michaels Show (Tim Allen hosting for Bill): Adam McCalvy Via the Bill Michaels Show (Tim Allen hosting for Bill): Scooter Gennett Via the Bill Michaels Show (Tim Allen hosting for Bill): Bench Coach Pat Murphy Via 97.3 Milwaukee's "Nine 2 Noon" Show: Former Brewers pitcher Paul Wagner - Free iHeart account login may be required Via 97.3 Milwaukee's Drew & KB: Adam McCalvy - Free iHeart account login may be required

5/17: Brewers Extra Innings Podcasts (Via Matt Pauley, with Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford) 5/18: Latest from "The Athletic's Section 422" Podcast: Adam McCalvy Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - Also includes an interview with Brewers 40-man roster reliever and Wisconsin native J. P. Feyereisen (58:50 minute mark) Via the Mike Heller Show Tom Haudricourt (60:45 minute mark) - Free iHeart account login may be required 5/19: Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Adam McCalvy Via WSSP's "Big Show": National MLB journalist Seth Everett Via WTMJ's Radio Town Hall: Brewers President Rick Schlesinger & Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin Via the Bill Michaels Show: Bob Nightengale, Baseball Columnist for USA Today Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's "TBD": Sophia Minnaert Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's Wilde & Tausch: ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Power Lunch" with Greg Matzek: Tom Haudricourt Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's Homer & Gabe: Fox Sports Wisconsin/Brewers Reporter Sophia Minnaert Via WSSP's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy 5/20: Via the Bill Michaels Show: WSSP's Tim Allen Via the Bill Michaels Show: Tim Kurkjian, Baseball Writer/Analyst for ESPN Via 97.3 Milwaukee's Drew & KB: Tom Haudricourt - Free iHeart account login may be required Via the Journal Sentinel Brewers Podcast: Tom Haudricourt discusses the personnel they feel need recognition in the Brewers Walk of Fame Via the "Bernie's Bums" Podcast: Brewers beat writer Will Sammon of The Athletic

5/17: Brewers Extra Innings Podcasts (Via Matt Pauley, with Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford) 5/18: Latest from "The Athletic's Section 422" Podcast: Adam McCalvy Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - Also includes an interview with Brewers 40-man roster reliever and Wisconsin native J. P. Feyereisen (58:50 minute mark) Via the Mike Heller Show Tom Haudricourt (60:45 minute mark) - Free iHeart account login may be required 5/19: Via WSSP's Bart Winkler: Adam McCalvy Via WSSP's "Big Show": National MLB journalist Seth Everett Via WTMJ's Radio Town Hall: Brewers President Rick Schlesinger & Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin Via the Bill Michaels Show: Bob Nightengale, Baseball Columnist for USA Today Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's "TBD": Sophia Minnaert Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's Wilde & Tausch: ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Power Lunch" with Greg Matzek: Tom Haudricourt Via ESPN Wisconsin On Demand's Homer & Gabe: Fox Sports Wisconsin/Brewers Reporter Sophia Minnaert Via WSSP's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy 5/20: Via the Bill Michaels Show: WSSP's Tim Allen Via the Bill Michaels Show: Tim Kurkjian, Baseball Writer/Analyst for ESPN Via 97.3 Milwaukee's Drew & KB: Tom Haudricourt - Free iHeart account login may be required Via the Journal Sentinel Brewers Podcast: Tom Haudricourt discusses the personnel they feel need recognition in the Brewers Walk of Fame Via the "Bernie's Bums" Podcast: Brewers beat writer Will Sammon of The Athletic

Love the fact that Will Sammon of the Athletic caught up with now 38-year-old Chris Saenz (subscription required, read it here). No subscription? Read our own reillymcshane's 2015 retrospective piece on Saenz here. Similar story in terms of bittersweet, but not exact, experiences, is the one-day-a-big-league-Brewer-but-not-really tale of RHP Cody Scarpetta. He is among the "phantom big leaguers", a step below what Chris Saenz got to experience. Todd Rosiak's article from July 10, 2011 Scarpetta's Wikipedia page is a fascinating read. We spent lots of "ink" on these forums on Scarpetta over his journey. The negated initial signing bonus, his very early addition to the 40-man roster, his 4th minor league option, injury woes and more. And finally, this page on Phantom Major Leaguers (not detailing all of them, but enough to get wrapped up in their often-fascinating backstories) is a fine read. I'm aware of three additional players with Brewers ties who experienced this -- RHP Tim Bausher (w/Boston, prior to joining the Brewers organization), LHP Brian Mazone (w/Philadelphia, post-Brewers stint) and C Shawn Zarraga (w/Dodgers, post-Brewers tenure).

From the Minor-League Side: Via the "Bernie's Bums" Podcast: LHP/OF Clayton Andrews (05:50 minute mark), but feel free to listen to the lead-in as well *** Via the Shuckers' Instagram: Former farmhand INF Brandon Macias, now a coach (Maryvale) in the Brewers' system RHP Braden Webb LHP Quentin Torres-Costa

Via the "Bernie's Bums" Podcast: LHP/OF Clayton Andrews (05:50 minute mark), but feel free to listen to the lead-in as well *** Via the Shuckers' Instagram: Former farmhand INF Brandon Macias, now a coach (Maryvale) in the Brewers' system RHP Braden Webb LHP Quentin Torres-Costa