2017 Minor League Transaction Thread

[dacbrewers]

Not sure if this has been noted yet (maybe it has)... But the Brewers have signed 1B Chris Colabello to a contract and have assigned him to the Sky Sox. It doesn't show in the Brewers transactions page, but he's definitely on the Sky Sox roster.

Another odd pickup...and batting cleanup in first game...promote someone.

[Mass Haas]

Biloxi Press Release --

 

Noriega returns to Biloxi, Choice placed on the temporary inactive list

Michael Choice hit five home runs over an eight-game stretch for the Shuckers

 

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Choice confirms he's going to Korea.

[Mass Haas]

Via the Sky Sox --

 

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers have announced that RHP Brandon Woodruff has been transferred from Rookie Arizona to Colorado Springs on a Major League rehab assignment. OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been reinstated from the temporary inactive list.

 

In moves, INF’s Gabriel Noriega (noted above) and Tyler Bortnick have been transferred from Colorado Springs to Double-A Biloxi and RHP Tim Dillard has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 18. Roster at 25.

[Mass Haas]

Via Wisconsin's Media Notes --

 

Gilbert Lara has been transferred to Helena.

 

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This time it's not the paper roster, either.

[Mass Haas]

RHP Javi Salas placed on the disabled list at Biloxi as the Shuckers drop to the 25-man roster limit. We imagine this is the "wink, wink" disabled list.

[Mass Haas]

Via the Rattler Radio Blog Saturday Media Notes:

 

Tucker Neuhaus has been placed on the disabled list. RHP Andrew Vernon has been placed on the temporary inactive list. RHP Alec Kenilvort has joined the Rattlers from the Arizona League. Outfielder Caleb Whalen has been activated from the Wisconsin disabled list."

 

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Kenilvort is the former Rockies farmhand and recent indy ball signee we introduced you to here.

[Mass Haas]

To make room for OF Keon Broxton at Colorado Springs, RHP Forrest Snow goes on the 7-Day DL retro to 7/21, in what is probably a roster-juggling move until we hear otherwise on Snow.

[Mass Haas]

At Wisconsin, catcher Nathan Rodriguez has been placed on the Temp Inactive List, and 20-year-old catcher Yoel Vasquez has been activated from the Wisconsin disabled list, where he's been since arriving from Helena early this month.

[Mass Haas]

Via @BrewersPD:

 

We've transferred C Brent Diaz from Helena to the AZL Brewers and moved C Alexandre Guenette up to Helena.

 

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Guenette went undrafted out of UC-Irvine (teammate of Keston Hiura).

[Mass Haas]

From Thursday's Helena Independent Record, as we linked to last Friday AM --

 

Yeraldy Martinez reached on a fielder’s choice and, as Gilbert Lara made his play for home, sliding feet first, he was tagged out. On the play, though, Lara positioned his leg in an awkward manner and could not get back to his feet afterward. He had to be helped off the field with his right leg cocked at an outward angle, unable to put any weight on it.

 

Lara officially joined the Brewers on Thursday, dropping down from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. He played 12 games in Helena in 2015, and then 59 in 2016. He started the 2017 season in Wisconsin. The 19-year-old is in his third pro season. At Wisconsin, he was hitting .193 and had 22 RBIs in 67 games.

 

“He had something on his ankle,” Manager Nestor Corredor said. “We'll figure it out. Unfortunately for him he just came today and had two games. He was having a good game. And now the injury happens. Right now there’s not much I can say.

 

“He slid late. He told me he touched the catcher. He made contact with the catcher but he did not hear any pop.”

 

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July 24th Update: Whatever the injury (we don't have more specifics), it was serious enough that Lara was placed on Helena's 60-day disabled list.

[Mass Haas]

Brewers announced the release of 25-year-old 2014 10th round RHP Javier Salas.

 

In 2015, Salas walked 39 in 128.2 IP at Brevard County.

 

In 2016, Salas walked 51 in 66.2 IP at BC, Biloxi, and Maryvale.

 

Struggled in brief relief action with Biloxi this season.

 

Wishing the University of Miami product well.

[zagski6]

Per http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=118&sid=t572

 

OF Carlos Belonis assigned to Carolina Mudcats from Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

IF Jonathan Oquendo assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Carolina Mudcats

 

Both players return to the level in which they started the season at.

[WV Brew]

Carolina also activated Brandon Diaz. That makes 6 outfielders who do nothing else. Something up?

[JDBrewCrew]

Chris Harris‏Verified account @CHarris731 1m1 minute ago

Brewers promote OF Troy Stokes Jr. from Carolina to Biloxi. OF Tyrone Taylor to DL. Stokes batted .250, 14 HR, 19 2B, 5 3B, 56 RBI, 21 SB.

[JDBrewCrew]

7/27 - OF Troy Stokes Jr. transferred from Carolina to Biloxi

7/27 - RHP Scott Grist released from the Milwaukee organization

7/27 - OF Carlos Belonis transferred from Wisconsin to Carolina

7/27 - RHP Cody Ponce transferred from Helena to Carolina

 

https://www.milb.com/mudcats/news/roster-update-stokes-to-double-a-ponce-and-belonis-return/c-244793198/t-196097152?tcid=tw_article_244793198

[Mass Haas]

At Wisconsin, catcher Nathan Rodriguez has been placed on the Temp Inactive List, and 20-year-old catcher Yoel Vasquez has been activated from the Wisconsin disabled list, where he's been since arriving from Helena early this month.

 

As per Chris Mehring, these two moves have already been reversed. Rodriguez active once again. Young Mr. Vasquez along for bullpen catching work and whatever he can soak up from coaches and atmosphere while virtually having a near-empty season.

[Mass Haas]

7/27 - RHP Scott Grist released from the Milwaukee organization

 

Grist was certainly a serviceable extreme control pitcher in his first two pro seasons, in Maryvale and Wisconsin, but the now 25-year-old (May 31st) proved too hittable, while still limiting the walks, in his High-A campaign. He provided valuable organizational innings as a 38th round pick, wishing him well in the future.

[Mass Haas]

Biloxi Press Release --

 

On the Stokes promotion, but also another DL stint for Tyrone Taylor

[Mass Haas]

RHP Rob Scahill accepts his AAA outright (again).

[Mass Haas]

RHP Tim Dillard activated from the Sky Sox DL in order to make a spot start Thursday, likely foretelling a return to Milwaukee for 40-man roster RHP Paolo Espino, who would be rested and obviously has multi-inning availability out of the pen.

 

But since Espino's potential recall isn't official as of yet, room had to be made, and RHP Angel Ventura, who recently made a start, was placed on the Helena paper roster.

[FVBrewerFan]

Wow, Taylor's return to Biloxi was brief.

[Mass Haas]

Via a Sky Sox Press Release --

 

INF Ivan De Jesus, Jr. has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 27.

 

No word on the nature of the injury for the veteran having an outstanding season.

 

RHP Angel Ventura is back on the Sky Sox roster after a one-day crunch had him on the Helena paper roster.

[Mass Haas]

Via a Sky Sox Press Release --

 

INF Ivan De Jesus, Jr. has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 27.

 

No word on the nature of the injury for the veteran having an outstanding season.

 

Now there's a follow-up release stating De Jesus, Jr., will remain on the active roster, as the Brewers reverse course. Instead Tim Dillard goes back to "Helena".

[Mass Haas]

Biloxi Press Release --

 

INF Bortnick transferred to Colorado Springs, C Murray activated from DL

 

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This will A.J. Murray's first official taste of AA action.

 

These moves prompted by Kirk Nieuwenhuis' return to the big league Brewers.

[Mass Haas]

From Thursday's Helena Independent Record, as we linked to last Friday AM --

 

Yeraldy Martinez reached on a fielder’s choice and, as Gilbert Lara made his play for home, sliding feet first, he was tagged out. On the play, though, Lara positioned his leg in an awkward manner and could not get back to his feet afterward. He had to be helped off the field with his right leg cocked at an outward angle, unable to put any weight on it.

 

Lara officially joined the Brewers on Thursday, dropping down from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. He played 12 games in Helena in 2015, and then 59 in 2016. He started the 2017 season in Wisconsin. The 19-year-old is in his third pro season. At Wisconsin, he was hitting .193 and had 22 RBIs in 67 games.

 

“He had something on his ankle,” Manager Nestor Corredor said. “We'll figure it out. Unfortunately for him he just came today and had two games. He was having a good game. And now the injury happens. Right now there’s not much I can say.

 

“He slid late. He told me he touched the catcher. He made contact with the catcher but he did not hear any pop.”

 

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July 24th Update: Whatever the injury (we don't have more specifics), it was serious enough that Lara was placed on Helena's 60-day disabled list.

 

July 29th --

 

Via the Journal-Sentinel's Todd Rosiak within two tweets:

 

Bad news for #Brewers IF prospect Gilbert Lara. Fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle in first game at Helena on July 20.

 

Lara’s injury occurred on a slide into home plate, and a spike caught in the ground. Surgery next week. Expected to be 100% by next spring.