Jim Goulart

As @ARobsBrewCrew informed us in January: "RHP Jack Hostetler made some throws today for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer. He should be on track to return to game action late in the 2026 season, but, of course, that timeline is very fluid at this point."

More on Keith here -

This Lara HR video call lasts a few seconds more and indicates it was wind-aided. Still a blast!

Video highlights at the bottom of Keith's MiLB Player Page.

LHP Bruce Zimmermann assigned to Memphis Redbirds from Springfield Cardinals (Cardinals).

Here's your Nashville Media Notes for Opening Night. Nice to back in the swing of things!

Via our Transactions page - Nashville Sounds placed RHP Gerson Garabito on the 60-day injured list - broken bone in foot Nashville Sounds placed LHP Thomas Pannone on the 7-day injured list - torn flexor tendon in left forearm last March (no concrete updates since) Nashville Sounds placed RHP J.B. Bukauskas on the 7-day injured list - significant lat injury 12-13 months ago (no concrete updates since) Looks like the organization still needs to drop from 29 to 28 players, as per the roster page. 3rd catcher Andrick Nava will be bound for the "Development List", most likely. He's not listed in the press release.

Nashville Press Release: SOUNDS 2026 OPENING DAY ROSTER ANNOUNCED NASHVILLE – The Nashville Sounds, in conjunction with the reigning National League Central Division champion Milwaukee Brewers, are excited to announce the 2026 Opening Day roster of Sounds baseball. Fourteen of the 28 active players for the start of the season appeared for the Sounds during the 2025 campaign, including the Sounds 2025 Pitcher of the Year, Garrett Stallings and the 2025 Fan Favorite, Freddy Zamora. Ten of the Brewers’ top 30 prospects (MLB Pipeline) are on the roster, highlighted by infielders Jett Williams (#3) and Cooper Pratt (#4). Williams ranks #51, while Pratt ranks #64 in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects. Other members of Milwaukee’s Top 30 include Logan Henderson (#7), Jeferson Quero (#8), Luis Lara (#12), Luke Adams (#13), Robert Gasser (#17), Brock Wilken (#22), Shane Drohan (#25), Coleman Crow (#27) to open the season with the Sounds. Nashville’s Opening Day roster consists of 21 players from the United States, two from Venezuela, two from Nicaragua, one from Canada, one from Puerto Rico, and one from the Dominican Republic. There are nine members of the Brewers’ 40-man roster on the initial Sounds roster. A position breakdown of the Opening Day Roster can be found below. 40-man players indicated in BOLD: Pitchers (16) RHP Kaleb Bowman, RHP Will Childers, RHP Coleman Crow, LHP Shane Drohan, LHP Brian Fitzpatrick, LHP Robert Gasser, RHP Logan Henderson, RHP Blake Holub, LHP Tate Kuehner, RHP Easton McGee, LHP Sammy Peralta, RHP Carlos Rodriguez, LHP Drew Rom, RHP Garrett Stallings, RHP Peter Strzelecki, RHP Jacob Waguespack Catchers (2) Ramón Rodríguez, Jeferson Quero Infielders (8) Luke Adams, Tyler Black, Eddys Leonard, Ethan Murray, Cooper Pratt, Brock Wilken, Jett Williams, Freddy Zamora Outfielders (2) Greg Jones, Luis Lara

Nashville Sounds placed RHP Gerson Garabito on the 60-day injured list. Nashville Sounds placed LHP Thomas Pannone on the 7-day injured list. Nashville Sounds placed RHP J.B. Bukauskas on the 7-day injured list.

Indy ball north of the border for the Canadian -

Thursday 3/26 (pre-game): VIDEO via MLB Network's "MLB Central": The full interview, beyond what was posted on the socials - "Pat Murphy talks about Jackson Chourio being placed on the IL with a fractured hand, Brewers outlook for the season and more" Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Opening Day festivities continue! We check-in on all things business as President of Baseball Operations Rick Schlesinger joins the program live from the dugout! The business has begun on the season! We discuss the parking situation, the developments coming to town, and of course we’re glad to have the guys on the Venezuelan team back on our team." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Brewers 360 with Matt Arnold! We get a front office look at the team, the lineup card, and of course any game day traditions that the Baseball Operations President does." Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Jeff Levering joins the program and there is a lot to look forward to. However, some unfortunate breaking news that Jackson Chourio will immediately start the season in the IL. However, Jeff previews the rest of the team and of course his Opening Day traditions." Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Lane Grindle (go to the 07:30 minute mark) Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Brewers correspondent Hunter Baumgardt (go to the 11:00 minute mark) Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Three): Todd Welter of "Southside Sox" Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Happy 2026 Opening Day! We spent the bulk of this one breaking down the roster to start the year, the guys who didn’t make the initial cut, and making our 2026 predictions for standings and awards all across the league! We also gave our final shoutout to William Contreras, Jackson Chourio, Angel Zerpa, Brice Turang, and all the Brewers who competed in the World Baseball Classic!" *** Thursday 3/26 (post-game): Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers turned opening day into a laugher, a 14-2 victory over the White Sox that hopefully proves to be a good omen for the 2026 season. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg was on the scene, and he joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the ins and outs, starting with an early-morning announcement that Jackson Chourio would be opening the year on the injured list with a surprise injury incurred three weeks ago. Jacob Misiorowski shines with 11 strikeouts, part of a record-setting 20 for Brewers pitchers. William Contreras debuts a new look and gets a big hit. David Hamilton might be the most Brewers player of all time, two guys go deep, newcomer Jake Woodford makes his debut, a huge outcome for JR's preseason predictions and more." Via Curt Hogg / Corey Knebel: Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Dominate Opening Day | Misiorowski Makes History in 14-2 Win" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Bounce Back After Chourio Injury News Rocks Opening Day" *** Friday 3/27: Via Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee's "The Huddle": Hunter Baumgardt's interview with the directors of the "Ueck" documentary (go to the 09:15 minute mark) Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Gabe Neitzel from ESPN Milwaukee recaps an awesome Opening Day for the Brewers! The Crew taking down the White Sox 14-2! We talk about the time at the ballpark, the opening day festivities Gabe saw (or didn’t see), and of course the depth of the Brewers and why that is going to be a successful formula." Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Surprise! Jackson Chourio Placed on IL"

Organizational Scoreboard Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers) *** NOTE: MLB.TV subscribers can watch MiLB games live via the MLB app. We'll find out by Saturday AM, but we do believe in order to watch archived broadcasts, or games at your convenience, you'll need an MiLB.TV subscription. It's not 100% clear, so we'll expand on that in the AM. For me personally as a "BrewerFanatic Minor League Link Report" composer, the archives are usually most helpful when researching potential early exit injury situations or revisiting unique game situations. As far as the Sounds roster goes, as of Friday AM, here's the roster page, but there's just way too many names, so some activity will need to take place. 32 players listed (13 position players, 19! pitchers), 28-man roster limit.

I will be putting together a post by Week Two of the minor league season showing where within minor league affiliated ball Brewers farmhands from 2025 landed after either trades, Minor League Rule 5, their releases or in minor league free agency, so you'd be able to quickly click on an MiLB page link to check in on how they're doing. Quick updates: RHP Travis MacGregor assigned to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees). OF Hedbert Perez assigned to AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays).

Via 102.5 The Game's "Next Man Up" in Nashville: "Voice of the Nashville Sounds Jeff Hem joins the show as the Sounds open their season tomorrow night in Norfolk."

The Heart of a Shucker Podcast Episode #1 with Javik Blake - Javik joins at the 04:30 minute mark

Wednesday 3/25: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): "Brewers 360 with Jeff Levering! The day before Opening Day and we’re ready! Taking a quick look at the Brewers team, we’re looking at this year plus some exciting new faces that are sure to make an impact on the team. Plus, we put Jeff’s famous encyclopedic knowledge to the test on opening day calls." Via the "Inside Wisconsin" Podcast with Trevor Thomas and Dario Melendez: "It’s Opening Day for the Brewers, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how. Former Brewers pitcher turned broadcaster Tim Dillard talks about the 2026 Crew, the excitement around a new season, and his journey from the bump to the broadcast booth. Baseball stories, Brewers memories, and plenty of laughs with one of the best personalities to ever wear the uniform." Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Jeff Levering Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford from Rays" Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Dom Cotroneo Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Locked on White Sox host Todd Welter joins Chuck Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "The Score Chicago's David Haugh discusses why the Cubs continue to get projected ahead of the Brewers. David breaks down the PCA extension & why health will be the biggest key in Chicago. Then Tim Benz of Tribune-Review Sports breaks down the high hopes for the young Pirates. Tim discusses the optimism around Pittsburgh's off-season spending compared to other teams in the NL Central." Latest VIDEO via Hunter Baumgardt's YouTube Page: "Hunter was LIVE to preview the 2026 season for the Brewers! Hear from Jacob Misiorowski, Brice Turang, Matt Arnold, Pat Murphy, and Brandon Woodruff before the season begins! Plus, Hunter takes your questions and comments" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason & Hyatt talk about the initial 26-man roster, Jake Woodford trade, preview opening series' vs White Sox & Rays, and give their season predictions on playoff teams/pennant winners/world series/awards." Via Tim Allen's "Hot Stove Weekly" on 105.7 The Fan: Wednesday night's episode VIDEO via Curt Hogg's "Brewer Territory" with Corey Knebel: "Is this the year the Brewers win it all? The hosts are split on that front while also making their picks for team awards."