2015-2016 Winter League Updates

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela's season started Wednesday 10/7.

 

Just hours after being awarded to the Brewers on waivers from the White Sox, RHP Junior Guerra pitched exquisitely in his Opening Night start -- 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K (all swinging!), 76 pitches (54 strikes), 6:1 GB/FO

 

Box Score

 

Lara Top of the 1st

 

Leon Landry grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Maikol Gonzalez grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Rubi Silva strikes out swinging.

 

Lara Top of the 2nd

 

Hector Gimenez strikes out swinging.

Rangel Ravelo strikes out swinging.

Jairo Perez singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Yonathan Daza.

Juniel Querecuto singles on a soft ground ball to shortstop Heiker Meneses. Jairo Perez to 2nd.

Gabriel Lino strikes out swinging.

 

Lara Top of the 3rd

 

Cesar Izturis reaches on a throwing error by second baseman Reegie Corona.

Leon Landry singles on a ground ball to center fielder Yonathan Daza. Cesar Izturis to 3rd. Leon Landry advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Yonathan Daza.

Maikol Gonzalez grounds out, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Rubi Silva strikes out swinging.

Hector Gimenez walks.

Rangel Ravelo strikes out swinging.

 

Lara Top of the 4th

 

Jairo Perez singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Burgamy.

Juniel Querecuto strikes out swinging.

Gabriel Lino pops out to second baseman Reegie Corona.

Cesar Izturis grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Lara Top of the 5th

 

Leon Landry strikes out swinging.

Maikol Gonzalez flies out to center fielder Yonathan Daza.

Rubi Silva grounds out, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

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22-year-old 2015 Timber Rattler Gian Rizzo also pitched on Opening Night, two scoreless with four K's.

 

Box Score

 

Margarita Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Zach Jackson.

Eliezer Alfonzo flies out to left fielder Ronald Bermudez.

Chris Marrero strikes out swinging.

Christian Marrero called out on strikes.

 

Margarita Top of the 9th

 

Erick Salcedo remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Gerson Montilla strikes out swinging.

Omar Narvaez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Franklin Barreto.

Junior Sosa strikes out swinging.

Breyvic Valera lines out to left fielder Ronald Bermudez.

 

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Thursday - Venezuela

 

Box Score

 

26-year-old LHP Brent Suter got the start for Aragua: 4 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 63 pitches (43 strikes), 8:1 GB/FO

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 1st

 

Reegie Corona grounds out, second baseman Gioskar Amaya to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

Jose Martinez singles on a sharp ground ball to third baseman Jose Martinez.

Ronnier Mustelier grounds out, second baseman Gioskar Amaya to first baseman Luis Ugueto. Jose Martinez to 2nd.

Alex Cabrera grounds out, pitcher Brent Suter to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 2nd

 

Cesar Suarez walks.

Brian Burgamy flies out to center fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Yonathan Daza grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Cesar Suarez out at 2nd. Yonathan Daza to 1st.

Heiker Meneses grounds into a force out, third baseman Jose Martinez to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Yonathan Daza out at 2nd.

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 3rd

 

Defensive Substitution: Daniel Madero replaces third baseman Jose Martinez, batting 5th, playing third base.

Daniel Fajardo grounds out, third baseman Daniel Madero to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

Reegie Corona pops out to second baseman Gioskar Amaya.

Jose Martinez triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Alex Romero.

Ronnier Mustelier doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Tocci. Jose Martinez scores.

Alex Cabrera singles on a ground ball to right fielder Alex Romero. Ronnier Mustelier scores.

Cesar Suarez grounds into a force out, third baseman Daniel Madero to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Alex Cabrera out at 2nd.

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 4th

 

Brian Burgamy singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Daniel Madero.

Yonathan Daza strikes out swinging.

Heiker Meneses singles on a ground ball to center fielder Teodoro Martinez. Brian Burgamy out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Teodoro Martinez to third baseman Daniel Madero.

Daniel Fajardo grounds into a force out, third baseman Daniel Madero to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Heiker Meneses out at 2nd.

[Mass Haas]

Go to the 2:45 minute mark for Brent Suter's welcome video interview -- nice job when asked to speak Spanish at the end of the interview!

 

[Mass Haas]

Tweet (translated):

 

Gian Rizzo: "I did well this year with the Brewers, I hope to have more opportunities and demonstrate that I can throw in this League"

[Mass Haas]

Saturday box score (VEN) --

 

Two scoreless relief stints covering three combined innings now for RHP Gian Rizzo

 

Magallanes Top of the 8th

 

Luis Antonio Rodriguez walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Alberth Martinez replaces Luis Antonio Rodriguez.

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Gabriel Moya.

With Ronny Cedeno batting, Alberth Martinez caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Francisco Arcia to second baseman Bryant Flete.

Ronny Cedeno strikes out swinging.

Mario Lisson lines out, third baseman David Adams to first baseman Mike Jacobs.

[Mass Haas]

Saturday box score (VEN) --

 

Big league Brewer Hernan Perez made his winter debut, 0-for-3 with a K, but also (for him), the elusive base on balls. He played third base.

 

 

 

[Mass Haas]

Sunday's action:

 

While RHP Josh Roenicke had a rough Venezuelan debut, keep in mind we won't be daily reporting on the likes of him or Mexican League RHP Manny Barreda, or other Brewers scheduled to be minor league free agents. That will change should they re-sign.

 

For other action on Sunday, only 3B Hernan Perez played, a 1-for-5 afternoon.

[Mass Haas]

Tuesday 10/13 - Venezuela

 

Box Score

 

18 pitchers used in a 5-3 nine-inning game won by the home team (so 17 half-innings)

 

Magallanes Bottom of the 7th

 

Luis Antonio Rodriguez strikes out swinging.

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Gabriel Moya.

Ronny Cedeno singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Alex Romero.

Mario Lisson singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Lane Adams. Ronny Cedeno to 2nd.

Ryan Cordell lines out sharply to center fielder Lane Adams.

Pitching Change: Zach Jackson replaces Gian Rizzo.

Anthony Santander grounds out, second baseman Bryant Flete to first baseman Mike Jacobs.

[Mass Haas]

The Dominican Winter League season opens Thursday night the 15th, but that didn't prevent the Tigres del Licey from posting their Opening Night lineup well in advance.

 

Jason Rogers has a prominent spot in the lineup in the three-hole, but he's also penciled in at first base (we had read he was hoping to see plenty of action at third base this winter).

 

That hot corner action may yet come, just not on Opening Night, apparently.

[Mass Haas]

The Dominican Winter League season opens Thursday night the 15th, but that didn't prevent the Tigres del Licey from posting their Opening Night lineup well in advance.

 

Jason Rogers has a prominent spot in the lineup in the three-hole, but he's also penciled in at first base (we had read he was hoping to see plenty of action at third base this winter).

 

That hot corner action may yet come, just not on Opening Night, apparently.

 

UPDATE: Have since been notified that the tweeted lineup was from two days ago -- apparently an exhibition game. Thanks to the person who reached out to me with the update.

[Mass Haas]

Recent waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra made his second Venezuelan start tonight -- limited the damage:

 

5.1 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 6 K

 

Through two starts: 10.1 IP, 13 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 14 K

 

Wednesday 10/14 box score

 

Caracas Top of the 1st

 

Danry Vasquez singles on a sharp ground ball to second baseman Reegie Corona.

Dixon Machado flies out to right fielder Alex Burg.

Felix Perez strikes out swinging.

Daniel Mayora strikes out swinging.

 

Caracas Top of the 2nd

 

Henry Urrutia singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Alex Burg.

Henry Alejandro Rodriguez lines out to center fielder Jose Martinez.

Ben Gamel singles on a line drive to right fielder Alex Burg. Henry Urrutia to 2nd.

Francisco Martinez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Martinez. Henry Urrutia to 3rd. Ben Gamel to 2nd.

Yorvit Torrealba singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brian Burgamy. Henry Urrutia scores. Ben Gamel to 3rd. Francisco Martinez to 2nd.

Danry Vasquez strikes out swinging.

Dixon Machado pops out to second baseman Reegie Corona.

 

Caracas Top of the 3rd

 

Felix Perez doubles (3) on a soft line drive to left fielder Brian Burgamy.

Daniel Mayora grounds out sharply, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Felix Perez to 3rd.

Henry Urrutia doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jose Martinez. Felix Perez scores.

Henry Alejandro Rodriguez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Martinez. Henry Urrutia to 3rd.

Ben Gamel strikes out swinging.

Francisco Martinez flies out to right fielder Alex Burg.

 

Caracas Top of the 4th

 

Yorvit Torrealba grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Danry Vasquez grounds out softly, third baseman Ronnier Mustelier to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Dixon Machado strikes out swinging.

 

Caracas Top of the 5th

 

Felix Perez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brian Burgamy.

Daniel Mayora grounds into a double play, second baseman Reegie Corona to shortstop Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Felix Perez out at 2nd.

Henry Urrutia grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Caracas Top of the 6th

 

Henry Alejandro Rodriguez strikes out swinging, catcher Miguel Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Pitching Change: Antonio Noguera replaces Junior Guerra.

[Mass Haas]

Hernan Perez now 2-for-11 (but with two walks!) after three Venezuela games.

 

He walked five times vs. 263 big league AB's in 2015.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box 10/15

 

Jason Rogers, batting 3rd and playing 1B, 1-for-5 with a double, RBI, 2 K on Opening Night

 

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Venezuela Box 10/15

 

3B Hernan Perez, batting 3rd, 1-for-4, double, 2 K

 

In front of nearly 5,000 rabid home fans, Perez' teammate LHP Brent Suter gets the win in his second start -- 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 86 pitches (53 strikes), 6:2 GB:FO ratio

 

La Guaira Top of the 1st

 

Carlos Colmenares pops out to third baseman Hernan Perez in foul territory.

Cesar Suarez walks.

Jose Martinez strikes out swinging.

Alex Cabrera grounds out, second baseman Rayder Ascanio to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo.

La Guaira Top of the 2nd

 

Ronnier Mustelier pops out to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo.

Alex Burg grounds out, third baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo.

Alberto Gonzalez walks.

Miguel Gonzalez strikes out swinging.

 

La Guaira Top of the 3rd

 

Heiker Meneses grounds out, shortstop Engelb Vielma to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo.

Carlos Colmenares singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carlos Tocci.

Cesar Suarez grounds into a force out, second baseman Rayder Ascanio to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Carlos Colmenares out at 2nd. Cesar Suarez to 1st.

Jose Martinez flies out to right fielder Carlos Tocci.

 

La Guaira Top of the 4th

 

Alex Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Jones.

Ronnier Mustelier singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Alex Cabrera to 2nd.

Alex Burg flies out to center fielder James Jones. Alex Cabrera to 3rd.

Alberto Gonzalez grounds into a double play, shortstop Engelb Vielma to second baseman Rayder Ascanio to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Ronnier Mustelier out at 2nd.

 

La Guaira Top of the 5th

 

Miguel Gonzalez called out on strikes.

Heiker Meneses singles on a ground ball to shortstop Engelb Vielma.

Carlos Colmenares grounds into a double play, third baseman Hernan Perez to second baseman Rayder Ascanio to first baseman Anderson Hidalgo. Heiker Meneses out at 2nd.

 

RHP Yhonathan Barrios nets a hold for Suter in Barrios' winter debut --

 

La Guaira Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Renee Cortez.

Cesar Suarez flies out to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Jose Martinez flies out to right fielder Carlos Tocci.

Alex Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Jones.

Ronnier Mustelier singles on a ground ball to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Alex Cabrera to 2nd.

Alex Burg lines out to second baseman Rayder Ascanio.

[Mass Haas]

Nice threads, Brent!

 

http://www.liderendeportes.com/getattachment/b414a64c-99a5-4534-9cb4-33f8b7cff1f0

[Mass Haas]

Hernan Perez the only winter-baller Friday -- 1-for-4, triple, RBI, K.

[clancyphile]

Nice threads, Brent!

 

http://www.liderendeportes.com/getattachment/b414a64c-99a5-4534-9cb4-33f8b7cff1f0

 

Not bad... the pitching line was even better, and I feel that editing my Top 25 ballot was warranted.

[trwi7]

Not sure if Aragua or Borussia Dortmund.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Score 10/17

 

What is it about Jason Rogers and top of the 9th inning grand slams?

 

Licey Top of the 9th

 

Defensive Substitution: Mayo Acosta replaces Jose Constanza, batting 7th, playing catcher.

Defensive Substitution: Juan Ciriaco replaces Eugenio Velez, batting 8th, playing shortstop.

Pitching Change: Claudio Vargas replaces Roman Mendez.

Mel Rojas Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Manuel Margot.

Rymer Liriano singles on a line drive to left fielder Steven Moya. Mel Rojas Jr. to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Angel Heredia replaces Claudio Vargas.

Tyler Heineman pops out to shortstop Juan Ciriaco.

Marco Hernandez grounds into a force out, second baseman Alen Hanson to shortstop Juan Ciriaco. Mel Rojas Jr. scores. Rymer Liriano out at 2nd. Marco Hernandez to 1st.

Roman Quinn singles on a ground ball to center fielder Manuel Margot. Marco Hernandez to 3rd.

Arismendy Alcantara walks. Roman Quinn to 2nd.

Jason Rogers hits a grand slam (1) to left field. Marco Hernandez scores. Roman Quinn scores. Arismendy Alcantara scores.

Kyle Kubitza singles on a ground ball to second baseman Alen Hanson.

Diory Hernandez strikes out swinging.

 

 

Newspaper report says that's the grand slam swing -- looks like a pop-up swing, but we'll take their word.

 

Rogers (again playing first base) also walked and scored a run earlier in the game.

 

This grand slam wasn't the go-ahead in the 8-3 win -- his team had just taken a 4-3 lead, but still sweet...

 

***

 

Venezuelan Box Score 10/17

 

RHP Yhonathan Barrios netted a "hold" --

 

Zulia Top of the 8th

 

Lane Adams triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder James Jones.

Mike Jacobs out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder James Jones. Lane Adams scores.

Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Gumercindo Gonzalez.

David Adams singles on a line drive to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Bryant Flete replaces Juan Graterol.

Bryant Flete strikes out swinging and David Adams caught stealing 2nd, catcher Guillermo Quiroz to shortstop Engelb Vielma.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box 10/18

 

3B Hernan Perez double, single, HBP, RBI - .894 OPS through seven games.

 

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Venezuela Box 10/18

 

Nearly five hours for just ten innings, but after four outings, RHP Gian Rizzo, 22, sports this line:

 

5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K

 

He relieved a former Brewer farmhand here --

 

Magallanes Bottom of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Eric Marzec.

Eduard Pinto lines out to center fielder Lane Adams.

Abel Nieves walks.

Ryan Cordell strikes out swinging.

Mike Freeman flies out to center fielder Lane Adams.

 

Magallanes Bottom of the 5th

 

Luis Antonio Rodriguez flies out to center fielder Lane Adams.

Ronny Cedeno strikes out swinging.

Mario Lisson walks.

Pitching Change: Jose Guanchez replaces Gian Rizzo.

Jason Hagerty called out on strikes.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Score 10/18

 

Don't expect to see 22-year-old LHP Luis Ortega often, but the 2015 Timber Rattler was summoned with his team in the midst of a nine-run 8th inning shellacking.

 

He inherited a 1st and 2nd, two-out situation with eight runs already in:

 

Pitching Change: Luis Ortega replaces Jonathan Joseph.

Jordany Valdespin hit by pitch. Aneury Tavarez to 3rd. Gustavo Nunez to 2nd.

Tyler White walks. Aneury Tavarez scores. Gustavo Nunez to 3rd. Jordany Valdespin to 2nd.

Ronny Rodriguez grounds into a force out, shortstop Malquin Canelo to second baseman Angelys Nina. Tyler White out at 2nd.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuelan Box Score 10/19

 

Three good-to-excellent starts for new 40-man roster waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra

 

This start -- 7 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 8 K (again, all swinging!), 1 HR, 85 pitches, 60 strikes, 9:2 GB; FO ratio, perfect game through five IP, no-hitter through six

 

In three starts -- 17.1 IP, 15 H, 4 R, 1 HR, 2 BB, 22 K, 2.08 ERA

 

Zulia Top of the 1st

 

Erick Salcedo strikes out swinging.

Alex Romero grounds out softly, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

David Adams pops out to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Zulia Top of the 2nd

 

Mike Jacobs strikes out on a foul tip.

Lane Adams flies out to right fielder Brian Burgamy.

Juan Graterol strikes out swinging.

 

Zulia Top of the 3rd

 

Jose Flores grounds out softly, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.

Wilson Garcia flies out to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier.

 

Zulia Top of the 4th

 

Erick Salcedo grounds out softly, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Alex Romero strikes out swinging.

David Adams grounds out, shortstop Miguel Rojas to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Zulia Top of the 5th

 

Mike Jacobs grounds out sharply, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Lane Adams reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Alberto Gonzalez.

Juan Graterol grounds into a double play, shortstop Miguel Rojas to second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Lane Adams out at 2nd.

 

Zulia Top of the 6th

 

Jose Flores walks.

Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.

With Wilson Garcia batting, throwing error by Junior Guerra on the pickoff attempt, Jose Flores to 2nd.

Wilson Garcia grounds out, first baseman Cesar Suarez to pitcher Junior Guerra. Jose Flores to 3rd.

Erick Salcedo strikes out swinging.

 

Zulia Top of the 7th

 

Alex Romero singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Burgamy.

David Adams homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Alex Romero scores.

Mike Jacobs grounds out, second baseman Reegie Corona to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Lane Adams strikes out swinging.

Juan Graterol pops out to catcher Miguel Gonzalez in foul territory.

 

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So, we checked, and all 22 of Junior Guerra's K's this winter have been swinging. Now we also looked to make sure that not all K's in these winter league logs are marked as swinging. They are not, so that stat appears to be legit.

 

Instagram photo

 

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Zulia Top of the 7th

 

Alex Romero singles on a line drive to right fielder Brian Burgamy.

 

What an at-bat to break up the no-hit bid!

 

 

It's a darn shame the only other video is the HR that followed, breaking up the scoreless game, What a bomb...

 

[Mass Haas]

Check out this bare-handed play by Hernan Perez at third base from Sunday's game --

 

[Mass Haas]

Dominican box 10/20

 

First baseman Jason Rogers was lifted after going 0-for-2 and his team trailing 12-0 in the 6th. He grounded out and flied out.

 

That was the only Brewers-related action from Tuesday.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Wednesday 10/21

 

First baseman Jason Rogers 1-for-5, two K's

 

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Venezuelan Box Wednesday 10/21

 

Third baseman Hernan Perez 1-for-5 (double); .849 OPS through eight games

 

RHP Yhonathan Barrios didn't get help from his teammates, did well to limit the damage to one unearned run.

 

Lara Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Yohan Pino.

Carlos Rivero singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Carlos Rivero advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by left fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Rangel Ravelo reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Engelb Vielma. Carlos Rivero scores.

Hector Gimenez grounds into a force out, second baseman Rayder Ascanio to shortstop Engelb Vielma. Rangel Ravelo out at 2nd. Hector Gimenez advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Engelb Vielma.

Defensive switch from second base to shortstop for Rayder Ascanio.

Defensive Substitution: Gioskar Amaya replaces shortstop Engelb Vielma, batting 9th, playing second base.

Juniel Querecuto grounds out, second baseman Gioskar Amaya to first baseman Luis Ugueto. Hector Gimenez to 3rd.

Jairo Perez grounds out, pitcher Yhonathan Barrios to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

[Mass Haas]

The Brewers released a list of players to the beat guys, players who will be playing winter ball this offseason:

 

Ashley, Barrios, Clark, Rogers, Suter, Burgos, Centeno, Herrera, Maldonado, Pena, Peralta, Perez, Santana, Sardinas

 

All but Burgos are currently on the 40-man roster or are under team control, with the exception of Hiram Burgos, so this is a sign he will b ere-signed to another minor league deal for 2016, as Adam McCalvy surmised on Twitter.

 

Nevin Ashley is no longer a Brewer since this list was first published.

 

We can also add the super-effective waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra to this list since it was first released by the organization. Young Timber Rattler pitchers Gian Rizzo (four appearances thus far) and Luis Ortega (one) can be added to the list as well.

 

The players listed in bold above have begun play in either the Dominican Republic or Venezuela and we've been documenting their efforts in this thread.

 

As per this tweet, Domingo Santana's stint begins November 10th on Licey, the same Dominican club Jason Rogers currently plays for.

 

The Puerto Rican league begins play on October 30th, so look for natives Hiram Burgos, Juan Centeno and Martin Maldonado after that time.

 

Burgos is scheduled for minor league free agency but his inclusion on the initial list released by the club hints that he may be back on a 2016 minor league deal.

[Mass Haas]

LHP Brent Suter's third Venezuelan start wasn't nearly as successful as his first two -- 2.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 56 pitches (37 strikes)

 

Thursday 10/22 Box

 

Suter's line was spared a bit when two of his baserunners were stranded --

 

Lara Bottom of the 1st

 

Maikol Gonzalez walks.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Maikol Gonzalez to 3rd.

Carlos Rivero strikes out swinging.

Rangel Ravelo out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder James Jones. Maikol Gonzalez scores.

Hector Gimenez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Gabriel Noriega to 3rd.

Jairo Perez grounds into a force out, shortstop Rayder Ascanio to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Hector Gimenez out at 2nd.

 

Lara Bottom of the 2nd

 

Gabriel Lino strikes out swinging.

Ericson Leonora singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Leon Landry singles on a line drive to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Ericson Leonora to 2nd.

Maikol Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Hernan Perez. Ericson Leonora to 3rd. Leon Landry to 2nd.

Gabriel Noriega hits a grand slam (1) to left field. Ericson Leonora scores. Leon Landry scores. Maikol Gonzalez scores.

Carlos Rivero flies out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Rangel Ravelo grounds out, second baseman Gioskar Amaya to first baseman Guillermo Quiroz.

 

Lara Bottom of the 3rd

 

Hector Gimenez grounds out, third baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Guillermo Quiroz.

Jairo Perez doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Gabriel Lino singles on a fly ball to center fielder James Jones. Jairo Perez to 3rd.

Ericson Leonora reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by shortstop Rayder Ascanio. Jairo Perez scores. Gabriel Lino to 2nd.

Leon Landry called out on strikes.

Pitching Change: Eduar Quinonez replaces Brent Suter.

Maikol Gonzalez grounds into a force out, shortstop Rayder Ascanio to second baseman Gioskar Amaya. Ericson Leonora out at 2nd.