Sept callups [Latest: Macha says 2 pitchers, 1 position player on 9/1]

[DHonks]

Given the lack of an exciting season (again), I figure that perhaps it's time to take the discussion from the minor league forum and bring it here. Who seems likely to be a Sept callup? I figure some bats, just because we need hitters!

 

My thoughts:

Cain, Gamel, and perhaps Cruz, Farris, or Katin

 

P- Jeffress, Stetter, Scarpetta, Narron, Villanueva, Rivas, with Butler and Rogers as possible. I don't see any of these guys playing Fall Ball or Winter Ball due to innings pitched, but it might be nice to have them in the big leagues getting 5 innings apiece. Plus, we've already burned the options with them...nothing to lose.

[YoungGeezy]

Cain and Gamel are locks it'd think, in my mind Farris should because I think he is going to be the next great super utility guy for the Crew like Billy Hall started out as and Counsell is now. He can play 2b and my guess is an okay 3b (he is known for his glove). He hits for contact and can run like the wind.... nice guy to have around. I think Cruz has earned it and Latin would be a guy that would be nice to see.

 

 

For pitchers if Jeffress keeps this up we will be up with Rivas and Butler. It'd like to see Rogers take a nice vacation after the season and keep that arm fresh and healthy. Stetter and Villenueva with Kinzler, McClendon, Smith as long shots.

[logan82]

I think Farris is doubtful. Anybody not on the 40-man roster is doubtful.

[BrewCrewForever]

I would think Cain, Gamel, Jeffress, Villanueva and Butler.

[Invader3K]

I would think Cain, Gamel, Jeffress, Villanueva and Butler.

This seems fairly realistic. They won't be calling up much more than five guys, since they're well out of contention.

[FVBrewerFan]

Do you think Cruz is the UT guy next year, or at least in the running? If so, it would make sense to bring him up. Would love to see Katin, but that probably won't happen.

[YoungGeezy]

I think Cruz is in the running for sure but to me Farris is the one I prefer out of the two. I wont be surprised by them adding someone to the 40 man roster if they feel they are in there plans for the future like a Farris or Kitzler, they have done it plenty of times in the past

[monty57]

They definitely need to add some position players, so Cain and Gamel seem very likely. They'd have to add Katin to the 40-man, and even though I'd like to see Katin up in Sept, I don't see them cutting anyone to add him. It wouldn't hurt to bring up a middle infielder to see if they can handle the majors, but I don't see them getting any PT, with a set infield and Counsell and Inglett ahead of them on the depth chart.

 

Villenueva seems like a slam dunk. Jeffress could probably use some more innings, and a call-up would also help justify adding him to the 40-man a year early. I really don't think they need a lot more pitching on the MLB staff, and I agree with Invader that more than 4-5 callups doesn't seem likely with them out of contention.

 

In addition to using service time in September, there is a chance of injury, which (as we found out with Gamel this spring) if it occurs while they're on the MLB roster, will use service time until they're healthy. I'd hate to see any of our young players get a serious injury, but I'd really hate to see them get a serious injury which costs us a year+ service time.

[wibadgers23]

Cain, Gamel, and Villanueva for sure. I'd be thrilled if they called up Rivas and gave him a couple of starts. Jeffress and Butler seem like a good possibility as well. I seem to remember last season them not calling many guys up because "they weren't going to be playing much anyway" (can't remember who said it). That seems rather silly though when you're not in contention because it's the best time to get a look at your youngsters.

[JohnBriggs12]

Cain may be up before then. Gamel and Villanueava are sure bets as is Cruz as I think Counsell will be dealt to a contender. That would serve dual purpose of freeing up a spot for Farris too, though he'd probably be limited mostly to pinch running duties with Weeks playing everyday. Gerut figures to be DFA'd once he's healthy too. That will free up another roster spot as would transferring Estrada and Davis to the 60 day. I don't see any purpose bringing Davis back at this point.

 

Butler's iffy in my book. His roster spot may be needed elsewhere in the winter.

 

I do think we'll see any and all of Rivas, Jeffress and Rogers, all of whom are on the roster and might benefit from just the exposure.

 

If as I suspect, the Brewers dump a reliever or two or three off the roster via trade or release, we could see a Kintzler, McClendon, or even Donovan Hand. Remember Axford wasn't on the 40 man last year at this time either and he came up.

[DHonks]

As for someone saying we wouldn't add Farris or others since they're not already on the 40man roster...

if they have to be added in the offseason anyways, adding them in September wouldn't burn an option.

 

As for Katin, I figure he has to be Rule V eligible and it's to the point now where the Brewers might want to see if he can be a righty bat off the bench. Adding him to the 40-man roster then DFA'ing him in the offseason shouldn't be a problem if we need the spot. If we're way out of it, it would make sense to let Braun and Hart have some days off in Sept

[djoctagone]

if villanueva stays in class aaa for the rest of the season, does that his extend his remaining seasons of arbitration eligibility (and thus the brewers' control of him) by one more season?

 

i thought i had read that when he was optioned to nashville.

[TuesdaysWithRillo]

I'd be in favor of giving Mark Rogers a spot start in September.

[dadofandrew]

I don't see Gamel as a sure thing, Prince, Casey, Ryan, and Corey will play most every day, and Mat has been up before. Cain, Cruz, Villy are the only sure things I see, and Doug has mentioned Jeffress. Gerut and Estrada may be added if healthy. Stetter seems like a fit as well, who knows how long Braddock will pitch.

 

Many of the young SP's are probably at their innings limts, or near them as well.

 

Too bad there isn't a C on the 40.

 

EDIT: Interesting note about CV, as it appears he will end the season just under 4 seasons if not brought up. Not sure if they care, but it could also increase his value as well. I suppose a guy like Rivas could be given his innings. Butler may be an option, especially if they are not sure whether to keep him on the 40.

[cadillacjosh]

I'd like to see what Jefferies does. I dont know if he'll actually get called up, but if he looks good I'd bet he's guranteed a spot on next year's roster.

[ClosetBrewerFan]

Farris, T.Green, McClendon, Hand, and Kintzler have to be added or risk losing in the rule 5 draft later this year. Of that group, I'd say Farris & Kintzler have a good shot at a callup. We'd still have to make room on the 40 man roster for them, which could be done by moving Zaun and Estrada to the 60 man DL.

[dadofandrew]

I don't think Farris is an above average AAA 2B, his only skill is running fast. Being a 2B means he's unlikely to be able to be a utility guy either.

[DHonks]

Al, the Brewers need bats, as they've had 2 available pinch hitters the last few days. They need to bring up at least 2 minor league hitters in Sept

[Never Outhustled]

Stetter has completely lost it, he has better odds of going to AA than the majors. Very disappointing. Nashville has a few more relievers worth a look. Mike McClendon and Donovan Hand could get a look.

 

The team always adds a 3rd catcher, though none of the minor league catchers look worthy. It would proably be Martin Maldonado.

[BrewCrewForever]

Jeffress will be the most interesting to see play if he gets called up. He could be electric.

[endaround]

Stetter has completely lost it, he has better odds of going to AA than the majors. Very disappointing. Nashville has a few more relievers worth a look. Mike McClendon and Donovan Hand could get a look.

 

The team always adds a 3rd catcher, though none of the minor league catchers look worthy. It would proably be Martin Maldonado.

Hmm, a LOOGY can't get out RHers. He still has a 14.06 K/9 vs LHers.

[DHonks]

endaround, you gave the stats. But I also feel Stetter was sort of screwed over. He'd had success in MLB, and then in spring they have him work on both sidearm (for lefties) and over-the-top (for righties). He'd NEVER gotten righties out going back to AA or A-ball. Then he gets sent to the minors. That had to be hard on him as he just thought he was working on things, not competing for a spot. Now in AAA he's always pitching a full inning.

[dadofandrew]

Al, the Brewers need bats, as they've had 2 available pinch hitters the last few days. They need to bring up at least 2 minor league hitters in Sept

I don't expect guys to still be injured in September, and Gerut might be back as well. They might be able to create a 40 man spot or two using the 60 day DL, but they are not going to risk losing anyone to get one more bench guy.

[dadofandrew]

Stetter has completely lost it, he has better odds of going to AA than the majors. Very disappointing. Nashville has a few more relievers worth a look. Mike McClendon and Donovan Hand could get a look.

 

The team always adds a 3rd catcher, though none of the minor league catchers look worthy. It would proably be Martin Maldonado.

They did not add a 3rd C last year in September, so I doubt if they do this year. Stetter is limited to being a loogy at this stage, but if he can do that, he'll have a career.

[Diskono]

Jeffress will be the most interesting to see play if he gets called up. He could be electric.

I hope so, all of those "ball" lights on the scoreboards are going to need it.

 

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