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Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers recalled LF Blake Perkins from Nashville Sounds. RHP Jayden Dubanewicz assigned to Wilson Warbirds from ACL Brewers. Dubanewicz turned 20 in May. The 2024 16th round Florida high school pick split his debut 2025 season between Maryvale and Carolina and impressed as a Mudcat - 14 appearances (seven starts) with a 2.30 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Louisville (Reds) 10, Nashville 8 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 Fall in Late Frames Despite Two-Run Homer from Pratt - Pratt Earns Second Career Triple-A Homer; Wilken Extends On-Base Streak to 27 Games It's been an offensive showcase (or middling pitching) since Thursday: 9-6 Nashville win 9-6 Louisville win 10-8 Louisville win That linked game summary (you know the routine) contains video of the Cooper Pratt home run, Jeferson Quero's RBI double, Pratt and Jett Williams executing a double steal for a run, and Luis Lara's then-game-tying two-run opposite-field single. In the 4th inning, Pratt delivered an RBI single which can be seen here. About that single: Catcher Ramon Rodriguez (DH'ing in this game) singled twice (see one driving in a run here) and walked, lifting his line to .328/.430/.403 (.833 OPS in 20 games). It was in his 21st game last season that Rodriguez tore his Achilles tendon, ending his campaign with a .941 OPS at Biloxi. It would take a combination of a big-league injury and Quero being unavailable for Rodriguez to net an MLB debut in 2026, but the 27-year-old would be a reasonable emergency call-up and should prove to be an extremely popular target on the minor league free agent market this fall, as he would have been last October if not for the devastating injury. As for the Brewers' other AAA Rodriguez, this was not starter Carlos' night. His WHIP is up to 2.43 through six Nashville appearances (five starts). As his game log shows, Rodriguez is doing Manager Rick Sweet zero favors in terms of depth into his outings. In his final option season, the two-time Milwaukee Minor League Pitcher of the Year is only functioning as a break-glass-in-emergency bulk option for the big-league club where, to be fair, his two outings in 2026 have been effective. One does wonder how tenuous Rodriguez' hold on a 40-man spot is becoming. With rapidly decreasing trade value, he's looming as a non-tender this fall even if he holds his spot all season. The Junior Fernandez trade acquisition experiment (from AZ for cash) is not providing immediate results. Fernandez is scored upon in five consecutive outings after a scoreless frame in his first appearance (game log). Eddys Leonard, playing left field, reached three times via double, single and walk, lifting his OPS to 1.033. This isn't the Pacific Coast League, folks, so that figure is duly impressive, but at this point, keyboard strokes on Leonard are sailing against the wind. Perhaps Leonard's biggest beefs at this point should be with the Dodgers in 2023 and then (after a deadline deal that August 1st with Detroit) with the Tigers in 2024 for burning all his minor league options without a sniff of a big-league dugout. Columbus (Braves) at Biloxi, doubleheader postponed, rain As per the Shuckers, one of the two games will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon. The other game will be made up during the Clingstones next visit to Keesler Federal Park, between June 16-21. Those circumstances at least make for an enticing planned pitching tandem of starters today in Bishop Letson and Tyson Hardin. Weather forecast looks just fine. Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 7, Peoria (Cardinals) 5 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers, game details, and enjoy the three embedded video highlights within: Dinges Delivers a Wisconsin Win with Late Home Run - Rattler DH hits two-out, three-run, go-ahead homer in seventh It's been a bit since we did a standings check, and at 18-12 (and a very entertaining 18-12 at that), the T-Rats are indeed atop the division currently. Off the top of my head, not sure if the club has previously used the tag line associated with the Marco Dinges video tweet as seen in the summary, but if they hadn't broken it out yet, you know they've been itching to. As Chris Mehring rightfully pointed out in the recap, youngster Ethan Dorchies (just 19 all season) was cruising until a hit-by-pitch set the stage for a stat-wrecking three-run blast - by the way, get your "Dorchies" pronunciation lesson on the call. Not uncommon for a random plunking to rattle (pun intended I guess) a pitcher into a bigger inning. Still going to note this as a solid start for the 10th round find from the '24 draft. Other game video: Double steal includes a daring steal of 3rd by Eric Bitonti Luiyin Alastre adds to his two prior singles with a bases-loaded RBI on a walk for an insurance run Wisconsin posts seven runs with Andrew Fischer and Josiah Ragsdale getting the day off, all the more impressive. Second baseman Daniel Dickinson joined Alastre by reaching base three times (all by bases on balls). 23-year-old RHP Quinton Low missed all of 2024 and 2025 with Tommy John surgery, and after opening this season with two scoreless outings, had been scored upon in four consecutive appearances before shining here. The former two-way player must be so pleased to be healthy and contributing. Yay for effective Yerlin Rodriguez on this day, super-effective in this one to be sure. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wilson 8, Fayetteville (Astros) 6 Box Score and Game Log Warbirds Hold Off Fayetteville Rally for Second Straight Win Are you kidding, Pedro Ibarguen? 110.5 MPH?! Ibarguen, despite being only 19 years old until July 2nd, is in is 4th pro season. He dabbled at second and third base in his rookie 2023 Dominican season but has split time among the three outfield spots since. This was his 8th professional home run in 144 games. Outside of a 2024 introduction to stateside ball that did not go well at all (MiLB Player Page) after which the organization wisely stood by him despite having invested only a modest $60,000 bonus, the young man has posted respectable numbers. Not sure how much can be attributed to the play of the 12-20 Woodpeckers, but the Warbirds have made their way to a 15-17 record while showing some newfound pop. Second baseman Juan Ortuno and Jadyn Fielder (12 of Fielder's 20 games as the designated hitter, ironic given the last name) each doubled. Fielder's lack of positional value may be a concern for his future path. Both Fielder and Ortuno were on base three times. Wilson ran wild again, with seven stolen bases in nine attempts. Fayetteville pitchers walked 11, and outside of Jose Anderson's three strikeouts (43.7 K-rate), only one other K was registered by Woodpeckers pitchers. Southpaw starter Enderson Mercado has issued 26 free passes in as many innings (23 BB, 3 HBP), something that had not been an issue prior for the 19-year-old Venezuela native. Two non-drafted RHP's are making the most of their opportunities, as the Warbirds are likely losing this game without the work of Garrett Hodges and Peyton Niksch. More video fun: Ortuno just barely avoids a GIDP to open the scoring Shortstop Brady Ebel puts the ball in play, nets an RBI Ebel steals third base on the front end of a double steal First baseman Frederi Montero's looper finds the grass for an RBI Third baseman Luis Lameda lines an RBI single Warbirds, Shorebirds, Woodpeckers, it's the Aviary League. Final: ACL Guardians 9, ACL Brewers 2, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log On the bright side, the Crew won the final four innings by a 2-0 score, highlighted by the mound effort of 18-year-old Nicaraguan native Diustin Mayorquin dazzling out of the bullpen in just his second stateside appearance, as our Jake McKibbin revealed some statcast data analysis. Other arms struggled, and when they make their eventual MLB debuts, they will look back on this entry and chalk it up as part of the learning journey experience. The only two position players to see action in all six games are SS Cristopher Acosta and CF Brailyn Antunez, who have combined to go just 4-for-43 (six walks, 19 K's). C/1B Jonathan Rangel, a LH bat, has shown pop throughout his brief pro run, and his 100 MPH opposite field fly ball double was the only XBH for Maryvale in this game. Two early standouts played - CJ Hughes played second base and singled for one of the four A-Crew hits, though he was caught stealing for the first time in four tries. Catcher Rylan Mills singled and walked. Their early respective OPS marks are 1.365 and 1.758, as your box score perusal indicated. Only one of the seven Arizona Complex League games played Saturday was scheduled for nine innings, seven for all the rest. Boo to this trend, especially with the league having a full day off each and every Sunday. With Biloxi finally able to begin play again with a double dip, there are five games on tap for Mother's Day, staggered start times as the link below will show, in case you and Mom decide to tune in. Hope it's a wonderful day 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

Biloxi Press Release: BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Columbus Clingstones were postponed on Saturday at Keesler Federal Park due to rain. One of the two games will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, May 10, beginning at 12:05 p.m. The other game of Saturday’s postponed doubleheader will be made up during the Clingstones next visit to Keesler Federal Park, between June 16-21. An exact time and date of the makeup will be announced at a later date.

Milwaukee Brewers recalled LF Blake Perkins from Nashville Sounds. This actually became official today.

Delayed post from Thursday 5/7: WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo - "Overreacting to Chourio’s Return + Previewing the Yankees" *** Friday 5/8: Via WTMJ's Morning News (download link): Brewers 360 with Rick Schlesinger Via WSCO's "The Show with Tony G and Leo" (download link): BrewerFanatic's Jack Stern (go to the 07:30 minute mark) VIDEO via MLB Network: "Andrew Vaughn discusses his return from a hamate injury, his success with the Brewers and the great clubhouse atmosphere" Via David Gasper's "Brewers Daily" YouTube page: "Previewing Series vs. New York Yankees" Via Mike Heller's "I Love Mondays" Podcast: Lane Grindle (go to the 17:30 minute mark) VIDEO via Friday's Brewers.TV broadcast: "CC Sabathia talks on being inducted to the Brewers Wall of Honor and his Brewers' MLB career" Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Just Trying to Survive Injuries - Jason, Hyatt & Nate discuss Nats & Cardinals series, Chourio & Vaughn back, Mis & Harrison must see, Woodruff injury, rotation depth, open 40- man spot, answer listener questions & preview Yankees & Padres series." *** Postgame shows for the 6-0 win over the Yankees: Via WTMJ's Postgame Show with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is Dom’s guest Via SportsRadio the Fan's Post Game Show w/ Tim Allen and Tommy Wortz Locked on Brewers Postcast with Brandon Sneide - "Brewers Make a Statement vs Yankees - Misiorowski Was Unreal in Win"

If you need to activate your ears as well as your eyes today, enjoy the full pod, but Spencer's "Minor League Sandbox" commences approximately at the 01:21:00 hour/minute mark.

Turns 19 in a month. Golden sombrero Friday night, Batting average isn't really a thing these days, but .209 is .209. Love the enthusiasm, but an odd time to blurt this one out. Folks do love promotion ideas, though.

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Saturday. Organizational Scoreboard (Not including the Arizona Complex League) Arizona Complex League Scoreboard (ACL Brewers 3-2 host the ACL Guardians 3-2, 1:00 PM Central) Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers)

Image courtesy of BrewerFanatic Before a default reaction to bring back Blake Perkins (don't be out too long, Brandon Lockridge), with an open spot on the 40-man roster, is it time for Eddys Leonard's overdue big-league debut? Transactions: Milwaukee Brewers sent LF Greg Jones outright to Nashville Sounds. Nashville Sounds activated C Andrick Nava from the Development List. Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes (unavailable) Final: Louisville (Reds) 9, Nashville 6 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 Unable to Overcome Big Third Inning for Louisville Following up my initial thought from the Transaction section above, copying a key section of the Nashville write-up you just read: "Eddys Leonard recorded his ninth multi-hit game over his last 16 games played dating back to April 17th with a 2-for-4 day at the plate Friday night that included his sixth home run of the season. He's hitting .436 over his last 16 games with four homers, three doubles, and 16 RBI. His .436 AVG ranks second in all Triple-A over the span, and he ranks second in OBP (.516), third in OPS (1.225), and seventh in SLG (.709). His 15 XBH on the season lead all Nashville hitters in 2026 and are tied for the most XBH through his first 30 games of a season in his professional career. He also had 15 XBH through 30 games with Triple-A Gwinnett last season. Since the start of the 2021 season, he ranks eighth in hits (609), sixth in doubles (135), and fifth in XBH (244) across all full-season minor leaguers." But the Brewers ivory tower might say, "oh, Perkins has four singles in his two games back in Nashville". Do the bold thing, ivory tower. Hopefully Manager Rick Sweet gave Leonard good news after the game. Sleeping in his own Louisville bed this week has been a most-likely pleasure for southpaw starter Tate Kuehner, though it didn't pay dividends in this start. Yes, this grounder was drilled to Jett Williams at 100.2 MPH, but it seems to me that whenever an announcer uses the phrase "right between the wickets", it shouldn't be ruled a base hit, as this was: One batter later, Kuehner didn't leave this pitch in a favorable spot and the last of the seven runs in the frame had come across: But wait, this is the BrewerFanatic Link Report, dang it! Emphasizing the positive since 2001! Thankfully the Sounds "X" feed did that for us tonight with five clips, including this one: Likely just a one-game night off, but any box score minus a Luis Lara appearance gets a sad-face automatically . Speaking of the Nashville bench, rarely does Rick Sweet have this flexibility - five extra position bodies on his bench, none an MLB rehabber. It appears Greg Jones didn't truly go live on the roster until postgame, so expect 3rd catcher Andrick Nava to yo-yo back to Development List-land Saturday. Stop the presses, Cooper Pratt committed his very first error of 2026, a fielding error in the 2nd, though we don't believe it without visual evidence. Since it did not involve a score, there's no replay video, and as it was in the 2nd inning when Kuehner was rightfully off to a fine start and easily pitched around it, we have difficulty believing the miscue actually happened. Pratt singled in five trips but also K'd twice and grounded into a double play. Postponed, Columbus (Braves) at Biloxi, rain The teams play twice on Saturday, beginning at 4:35 Central. Catch up with the latest Biloxi pre-game audio interview archives Actually, that archive page doesn't include the latest individual chat, found here for catcher Matthew Wood. Plus, even though these notes ended up getting soggy, you can still read your way through multiple updates. By the way, does that sentence look familiar? I used it in this exact spot last Saturday AM as well after a rainout. Copy and paste, baby! Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes (download link) Final: Wisconsin 12, Peoria (Cardinals) 7 Box Score and Game Log Via the Timber Rattlers, game details, and enjoy the four embedded video highlights within: Big Inning Propels Rattlers to Victory in Peoria - Rattlers rally with three in tenth inning to beat Quad Cities Is sending 14 men to the plate in an inning good? That seems good. Our Spencer Michaelis provided additional commentary on the Josh Adamczewski double you just saw. We want to thank Josh for being outstanding throughout his brief pro career. We've typed his name so often now we don't have to think twice about spelling, it just flows off the keyboard like water. Well, a wet keyboard would not be good, but you get the idea. LHP J.D. Thompson's 2nd pro start opened walk, wild pitch, walk, home run. Ouch. After a very strong 2nd inning for Thompson, he was in the dugout for that very long Timber Rattler offensive onslaught. Thompson opened the 3rd inning, allowed a line drive single, and was lifted. Seems a bit of an odd choice to bring Thompson out for one batter there, but it may have been about making sure RHP Travis Smith was warmed up fully. And my, do we like Travis Smith right now. Check out his 2026 game log, with five of his six outings strong and his most recent three bulk relief appearances in particular providing Manager Nick Stanley quite the bullpen luxury. One Smith oddity, however - 2025: 102.1 IP, 1 HR allowed (wow!) 2026: 28.2 IP, 5 HR allowed Shoutout to LHP Bjorn Johnson for combining with Smith on seven innings of three-run ball to otherwise spare the pen. This Wisconsin season has been all about the top of the order, and indeed there were good moments there Friday (two singles, no K's for Andrew Fischer among them), but how about the bottom four - Tayden Hall, Juan Baez, David Garcia, Luiyin Alastre - reaching base nine times with Baez adding a sacrifice fly. It sure seems at this point the next Luis Pena update from the organization will come next week - maybe we'll get a surprise appearance this weekend, no IL stint at this time. If you need to activate your ears as well as your eyes this AM, enjoy the full pod, but Spencer's "Minor League Sandbox" commences approximately at the 01:21:00 hour/minute mark. Wilson Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Wilson 10, Fayetteville (Astros) 4 Box Score and Game Log Warbirds Slug Way Past Fayetteville - Four Extra Base Hits Lift Wilson Hey, this Warbirds squad may provide us with more entertainment than we thought! Looked rough there for a couple of weeks, didn't it? Not only have the boys won five of seven, but they have also scored double digits in three of those wins. Well, at the plate, it's still a strikeout factory, 17 times in this contest. But the slug as of late has been consistent (four XBH's here, as the game summary noted), and Wilson stole ten bases in 11 tries with some double-steal fun along the way. How many box scores do you see where four players had multiple stolen bases? When it comes to defensive catcher statistics, it's so inherently unfair that catchers get charged with allowing two stolen bases on plays like that above, skewing their season-long throwing percentages. At least the good guys were on the proper side of justice for this game. More bottom-of-the-order production! Filippo Di Turi, Luis Lameda, Pedro Ibarguen and Jadyn Fielder were on base a combined 12 times, with Fielder (thrice) and Ibarguen (once) playing the roles of pincushion or magnet, whichever HBP-related term you prefer. This box score had it all - pitch timer violations, three errors for each squad, three outfield assists (Fielder being on each end once), three wild pitches, a balk, and a partridge in a pear tree. 2025 6'8" Coastal Carolina 3rd rounder Jacob Morrison has towered over seven scoreless two-hit innings in his two starts to date (3 BB, 6 K). You know it means a lot to a struggling reliever when they can aid the cause by closing out the game with three one-hit scoreless innings while facing the minimum. Thanks to Joshua Quezada, the Clayton Andrews trade tree lives! One final Spencer appearance: Nice job, Warbirds media team, grabbing road game video for these blasts: Final: ACL Brewers 6, ACL Cubs 5, seven innings as scheduled Box Score and Game Log My fellow Link Reporter Daniel ("Ro") provided coverage for us (THANK YOU!), and I lied, yet more Michaelis contributions: That’s a jam-packed box score for the ACL Brewers in their victory over the ACL Cubs, all in just 7 innings. In his first opportunity in the leadoff spot, OF Kenny Fenelon ambushed the first pitch of the game for a solo homer (99mph exit velocity, 394 feet). RHP Josh Knoth made his second start (2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K), as he builds up strength after missing the 2025 campaign. His velocity peaked at 97.8mph, tossing 33 pitches (22 strikes). 2B Juan Martinez (1-for-2, walk, 2 SB) singled and scored on an error to grab a 2-1 lead in the top of the 5th inning, followed by DH Malachai Halterman’s 105.7mph RBI single to center. 1B Jonathan Rangel (1-for-2, HR, walk, 3 RBIs) clubbed a 2-out, 3-run shot the next inning to extend the advantage to 6-1. The game featured a professional debut (and win) for 2025 eighth round pick, 18-year old RHP Hayden Vucinovich, who didn’t allow a hit against 11 batters faced (2 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 3 Ks), as well as stateside debuts for RHPs Jhosep Ospino (1/3 IP, 1 K) and Bryan Regalado (2/3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks). Regalado’s struggles allowed the Cubs to cut the deficit to 6-5 with 2 baserunners on in the penultimate frame, but Manager Rafael Neda called on RHP Cesar Espinal to escape the inning (ground out) and ultimately deliver a 4-out Save (3 straight Ks). The 20-year-old Espinal is already on his 3rd MLB team in his 5th MILB season, so Promotion Watch definitely applies to him. As with life, the team balanced the good (4 stolen bases, 2-for-5 with RISP) with the not-so-good (2 errors, 12 strikeouts). C Freider Rojas (1-for-2, walk) made his 2026 debut and is the fourth catcher the squad has used in 5 games played. The team (3-2) is right back in action at 1:00 PM CST on Saturday, hosting the ACL Guardians (3-2). Bonus from Thursday's game: Six games on tap Saturday with the lone early start in Maryvale for you rookie league box score breaker-downers (is that a word?), although the Biloxi twinbill gets underway at 4:35 Central. Enjoy your spring day, everyone! 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

Game of yo-yo, as is often the case with a fringe roster spot and the Development List: Nashville Sounds activated C Andrick Nava from the Development List.

Blake Burke Named Brewers Minor League Player of the Month for April Burke earns second career monthly award after 8 home runs in April Javik Blake/Biloxi Shuckers

Bonet Named Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month Right-hander dazzles in First Month of Season Wilson Warbirds

Should have noted earlier - JR joins at the 14:00 minute mark - "Special guest JR Radcliffe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel provides insider analysis on Milwaukee's trade strategies, the fallout from Angel Zerpa’s injury, and whether the Brewers should part with top prospects to acquire a big bat. The conversation also spotlights NL Central dynamics, the Cubs’ hot streak, and what it will take for the Brewers to secure the division."

Yesterday we spotlighted 2025 Minor League Rule 5 losses by the Brewers. Today we checked in on the players who became minor league free agents at the end of the 2025 season who found work with a new affiliated organization in 2026 (or in Daz Cameron's case, the KBO in Korea), as part of our "Alumni Thread".

Checking in on the players who became minor league free agents at the end of the 2025 season who found work with a new affiliated organization in 2026 (or in Daz Cameron's case, the KBO in Korea): Alphabetically listed - OF Drew Avans - AAA with the Rockies, only a .642 OPS in a high-offense environment RHP Alexander Cornielle - Yet to debut for the Yankees at AAA (60-day IL) OF Daz Cameron - 20 of 38 knocks are for XBH's overseas INF Raynel Delgado - Struggling with a .603 OPS at AAA for the Rays INF Oliver Dunn - Enjoying his stint in Charlotte's ballpark (White Sox), .882 OPS RHP Travis MacGregor - Yet to debut at AAA for the Yankees, 60-day IL 1B Ernesto Martinez - Slugging .505 at AAA for the Yankees RHP Abdiel Mendoza - Five relief appearances at the AA level for the Mariners OF Jared Oliva - Appeared in just seven big-league games with SF before being sidelined by hamate surgery RHP Zach Peek - Ten relief appearances at the AA level for the Mets RHP Austin Roberts - Ten relief appearances at the AA level for the Rangers INF Luis Urias - Currently rehabbing an injury at the rookie ball level for the Diamondbacks RHP Justin Yeager - Struggling with a 7.71 ERA and 1.93 WHIP after 11 AAA relief appearances for the Padres

As was originally featured in the "as games happen" thread here on Thursday 5/7: LHP Nate Peterson, grabbed in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft by Cincinnati, gets the start for Louisville in the Nashville twinbill. It'll be his first AAA appearance of 2026, after five outings (four starts) at AA, stats at the linked name above. *** As for the others lost in Rule 5 last December - UT Zavier Warren, Cincinnati - toiling in the AA Southern League for a 5th season LHP Caden Vire, Boston - 60-day IL, yet to debut OF Hedbert Perez, Toronto - 7-day IL, yet to debut OF Garrett Spain, Minnesota - enjoying the high-powered AA Texas League, .955 OPS, 14 of 24 hits for extra bases RHP Hansel Rincon, New York Yankees - Nine relief appearances at High-A, 7.20 ERA, 2.00 WHIP

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Friday. Organizational Scoreboard (Not including the Arizona Complex League) Arizona Complex League Scoreboard (ACL Brewers 2-2 at ACL Cubs 2-2, 8:00 PM Central) Audio Links MiLB TV (Subscribers)

For now, we will continue to provide a date-specific link in the initial post of the daily "as-it-happens" thread, as we did here: Arizona Complex League Scoreboard

When only your veteran rehabber surrenders earned runs - what a debut for 19th round RHP Chase Bentley, three days before his 19th birthday!