Jimmy Nelson to Start on Sunday [Corresponding roster move: Bianchi outrighted to AAA]

[Bombers]

@Haudricourt: #Brewers manager Ron Roenicke confirms Jimmy Nelson will start Sunday in place of Yovani Gallardo. Corresponding move coming later.

 

Glad to hear it. Good luck Jimmy.

[dacbrewers]

About Time...Go Jimmy!!!!

[reillymcshane]

I bet they send down Wooten, who's been pitching really well since his recall. Otherwise, Kintzler's the only other option of the relievers (assuming Wang is untouchable).

 

No matter what, you deplete the bullpen even further. Perhaps they'll DL Gallardo.

[HiAndTight]

I bet they send down Wooten, who's been pitching really well since his recall. Otherwise, Kintzler's the only other option of the relievers (assuming Wang is untouchable).

 

No matter what, you deplete the bullpen even further. Perhaps they'll DL Gallardo.

 

 

I'm guessing it'll be a position player if it's just for a start. Herrera and they can bring up..well anyone really, Heredia, Gindl, though hopefully Morris.

 

But putting Yo on the DL would be my move. Why not just push him back a little bit further, give Nelson two starts and let Yo's arm get a little extra rest.

 

I have a good feeling about Nelson's start by the way. 7 IP 2-3 ER's vs a very good offensive team.

[Outlander]

I think putting Gallardo on the DL is the right move then you don't deplete the bullpen or the bench. Gallardo would then only lose one more start and the Brewers could bring up an extra reliever or bench help after Nelson's second start as well for a few days.

[Invader3K]

I'm excited to see what Nelson can do. I agree that moving Gallardo to the DL seems to make sense right now. Yo missing two starts shouldn't sink the team, even if Nelson struggles.

[jerichoholicninja]

DL Gallardo or DFA Overbay please.

[folly412]

I bet they send down Wooten, who's been pitching really well since his recall. Otherwise, Kintzler's the only other option of the relievers (assuming Wang is untouchable).

 

No matter what, you deplete the bullpen even further. Perhaps they'll DL Gallardo.

 

Was also thinking there was a good chance this would be the move. But if Nelson is optioned right after the start they could possibly activate Henderson, so the bullpen would only be short for a day, though Henderson for Wooten seems like a poor exchange for bullpen strength at the moment.

[JohnBriggs12]

A number of possibilities are out there to be considered. Braun could be DL'd again. Of course Gallardo could end up on DL but that doesn't guaranty Nelson stays beyond the one start. Gorzelanny is close to being activated too and he could just replace Nelson and they could give Thornburg the 2nd start. I don't think they will DFA Overbay until Ramirez comes off the DL and more likely when it's clear whether or not they sign Morales. If no Morales, then it's Morris time. Problem with sending down Herrera is that both Gomez with his back and Braun are basically day to day. If they can get by (it was mentioned Gennett was taking some practice in the OF) then I suspect Herrera will be sent out. There's one logical pitching move that could be made of course, but no sense opening that discussion here.

[liveforoctober]

I bet they send down Wooten, who's been pitching really well since his recall. Otherwise, Kintzler's the only other option of the relievers (assuming Wang is untouchable).

 

No matter what, you deplete the bullpen even further. Perhaps they'll DL Gallardo.

 

Was also thinking there was a good chance this would be the move. But if Nelson is optioned right after the start they could possibly activate Henderson, so the bullpen would only be short for a day, though Henderson for Wooten seems like a poor exchange for bullpen strength at the moment.

 

Gorzellany?

[lcbj68c]

I thought Fiers was way outperforming Nelson? Is the timing on Fiers not line up?

[Outlander]

Fiers would be starting on 3 days rest if he started Sunday.

[lcbj68c]

Fiers would be starting on 3 days rest if he started Sunday.

 

Understood

[fondybrewfan]

From the perspective of a fan I would much rather have Nelson start than Fiers anyways. Not that Fiers wouldn't be fine; but Nelson hopefully is going to be a long term fixture in the rotation very soon

[liveforoctober]

For the sake of conversation, if Nelson ends up with 2 starts and straight DEALS, do we have a dilemma on our hands? Is there anyway he forces his way into the rotation at this point?

[Invader3K]

For the sake of conversation, if Nelson ends up with 2 starts and straight DEALS, do we have a dilemma on our hands? Is there anyway he forces his way into the rotation at this point?

 

Estrada would probably become a long man in the bullpen, I'd guess.

[nate82]

For the sake of conversation, if Nelson ends up with 2 starts and straight DEALS, do we have a dilemma on our hands? Is there anyway he forces his way into the rotation at this point?

 

Estrada would probably become a long man in the bullpen, I'd guess.

 

No as I don't believe the Brewers would keep Nelson up as he would reach super 2 status if he stays on the team all year.

[hawing]

Looks like the corresponding roster move is Bianchi. From Brewers Twitter:

 

INF Jeff Bianchi has been outrighted to Triple-A @nashvillesounds.

[The stache]

Welcome to the big club, Jimmy. Too bad Nashville scores more runs for you than the Brewers will.

[folly412]

A little more flexibility since the outrighting means there's a 40 man spot available. Ramirez will need a little longer than Monday before he's ready. Taylor Green?

[SRB]

They should just leave Nelson up and go with a six-man rotation until the Brewers sign Morales in the second week of June.

[PrinceFielderx1]

They should just leave Nelson up and go with a six-man rotation until the Brewers sign Morales in the second week of June.

 

Morales? They can find a better 1B man than that with the farm system they have. Agree about keeping Nelson up. Release Weeks and trade for a good 2B/SS backup player. Start Gennett full time. The more he sees LHP the better he will get. Weeks is hurting his development. It's time to improve the bench and Melvin needs to wake up an do it and realize he doesn't have good backup options in the Brewers system.

[JohnBriggs12]

They should just leave Nelson up and go with a six-man rotation until the Brewers sign Morales in the second week of June.

 

Morales? They can find a better 1B man than that with the farm system they have. Agree about keeping Nelson up. Release Weeks and trade for a good 2B/SS backup player. Start Gennett full time. The more he sees LHP the better he will get. Weeks is hurting his development. It's time to improve the bench and Melvin needs to wake up an do it and realize he doesn't have good backup options in the Brewers system.

 

Morales is a proven, professional, MLB switch hitter with power. You can't say that about anyone in their system. He'll be available for no compensation in 2 weeks. Opportunities for playoffs don't come around every year for the Brewers. It behooves them to try and get him.

[igor67]

I don't think its good to obsess about only 1 option to improve first base. It is also instructive to look around at the stats of first basemen for other non contenders (and many contenders for that matter). Getting a platoon partner that can reliably post a .750 or greater OPS this year is a challenge. My thought experiment would be how fast can the Brewers sign Morales? I'm curious about the possibility of what amounts to a pre-draft deal that is announced after the 1st pick has been made?

[lcbj68c]

Being Bianchi was outrighted (off the 40-man), I sincerely hope he decides to refuse his assignment. That way, Melvin is never tempted to bring him back to Milwaukee ever again.