2023 Minor League Transaction Thread

[Joseph Zarr]

7 hours ago, Mass Haas said:

NOT A TRANSACTION, just a note (we'll see):

RHP Lance Lusk, 24, had a nice 2022 at Sam Houston State, and then the independent Atlantic League, as shown at the link.

Brewers are relentless in pursuing off-the-radar (pun semi-intended) fireballing relief arms.

Lusk hits 96 MPH within this clip:
 

 Good luck to Lusk and the Brewers regarding the showcase / tryout.

The Atlantic League is definitely considered the 'cream of the crop' when it comes to Indy Leagues - often showcasing MLB caliber players (present and former) trying to get back to the Big League or rehabbing their bodies or image for whatever reasons. It's exciting to see another possible under-the-radar arm with a chance to show his talents! 

[Joseph Zarr]

1B/DH Luke Voit was signed to a Minor League FA contract with an invite to spring training.  He has been assigned to the Sounds.

[Joseph Zarr]

OF Tyler Naquin was signed to a Minor League contract with an invite to spring training. He has been assigned to the Sounds.

Matt Arnold continues to add competition across the depth of this roster.

 

 

[Mass Haas]

The Brewers have dipped into the independent ranks yet again, and yes, it's for a pitcher yet again.

More congratulations to the soon-to-be 23-year-old from a former college wood bat league club:

Here's the press release from Boise, a team in the MLB Partner Pioneer League:

Chase Costello Signs with Milwaukee Brewers Organization

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Costello pitched for Louisiana State in 2019 and then made three appearances in the very truncated 2020 Covid-truncated season. Costello never formally pitched for Stetson University, but transferred to LSU for the 2019 season.

Costello's LSU Player Page to learn about his pre-LSU background and more

In 2021, Costello pitched for the Williamsport Crosscutters in the MLB Draft League. In this July 2021 Twitter thread counting down the league's Top 50 Pitching Prospects for the 2021 MLB Draft, Costello was listed at #4:

Costello would not be drafted in 2021, leaving LSU in 2022 for St. Thomas (FL), an NAIA school, and then followed that up posting his best statistical numbers to date in the 2022 Florida Collegiate Summer League with Sanford.

The Baseball Reference page doesn't pop outside of that 2022 summer league stint, but clearly both Boise and now the Brewers were comfortable providing professional opportunities. Two 2021 videos here:

Costello gives thanks to several including development guru Eric Cressey in this Instagram post.

Congratulations to Chase!

[Joseph Zarr]

The Brewers have signed 17-year-old Venezuelan RHP Argenis Aparicio (listed 6'0" 180 lbs) to a Minor League contract. They have assigned him to the DSL Brewers 1.

[ARobsBrewCrew]

Minor League Spring Training report dates:

03/04 pitchers and catchers
03/11 position players 
03/15 games

[Joseph Zarr]

Two reported transactions were officially submitted to close February:

LHP Darrell Thompson was officially assigned to the Biloxi Shuckers

(If you recall, Thompson was signed as a Minor League FA in late October of 2022)

And the Brewers signed 19-year-old Venezuelan RHP Yeferson Tales to a Minor League contract. He will pitch for the DSL Brewers 1.