Minor League Baseball News and Notes

Jesús Made, Brewers Top Prospect, day-to-day with Minor Ankle Injury

According to multiple sources, Made rolled his ankle, which has kept him out since Opening Day. He is ready to return, but the Brewers are playing it cautiously. He should be back in the lineup at some point this week.

Kendry Rojas Lands on IL with an Oblique Strain

Rojas, one of the Blue Jays best pitching prospects, hits the IL with an oblique injury, according to Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes. It is the second straight year Rojas will begin the year on the IL.

Yophery Rodriguez assigned to High-A After Trade to Red Sox

Rodriguez debuted in the Red Sox org on Tuesday, leading off for High-A Greenville, collecting a double and a triple.

Robert Calaz Placed on IL by Rockies

Calaz, one of the best power hitters in the lower minors, hits IL with an undisclosed injury. He played just one game in 2025, going 0-4 on Opening Day. Will update injury details as we get them.

Kevin McGonigle Lands on IL with Ankle Injury

McGonigle was seen with his ankle heavily wrapped and with crutches. He is expected to miss a decent amount of time.

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, A’s 2024 3rd Rounder, Hits IL

Kuroda-Grauer landed on the IL with an apparent lower-body injury. He had four hits in three games and added a stolen base for High-A Lansing.

Luis Guanipa Placed on IL by Braves

Guanipa was hit on the hand by a 93 mph fastball on Sunday and hit the IL on Monday. The Braves 2023 top international signee looked to bounce back after a down 2024, but that will be on hold for now.

Thomas Saggese Recalled by Cardinals

Saggese joins the Cardinals in Boston after Nolan Gorman hits the IL with a strained hamstring. Saggese will likely fill a bench role/spot start for now, as Brendan Donovan is likely to fill in at second base and Alec Burleson at DH.

Dasan Hill, Twins 2024 2nd Round Pick to Begin in Single-A, Fort Myers

Hill, a LHP, has seen his fastball tick up from 92-94 to topping at 99 mph now with a strong changeup and slider. He stands a strong chance to take a massive leap up rankings in 2025.

Thomas Harrington to make MLB Debut with Pirates

Harrington got the call, according to Noah Hiles, and will be making his debut against the Rays on Tuesday. In 2024, Harrington posted a 2.61 ERA across 117.1 innings with a 25% K/4.1% BB.

Jesús Made, Brewers Top Prospect set to begin 2025 in Single-A at 17 years old

Made took the league by storm in 2024, having one of the best DSL seasons in years. He slashed .331/.458/.554 with elite statcast data. If you are looking for a future number 1 prospect, this is what they look like.

Luis Peña, Brewers’ Top International Prospect, will begin 2025 in Single-A

Peña took the DSL by storm in 2024, slashing .393/.457/.583 with a homer and 39 SB. He just turned 18 years old and will begin the year with Single-A, Carolina.

Spencer Jones will Return to Double-A Somerset to Start 2025

After spending the 2024 season in Somerset, Jones will return there in 2025 where he looks to improve on his contact concerns. The athlete and tools are off the charts with Jones if he hits enough.

JJ Wetherholt to begin 2025 Season in Double-A Springfield

Cardinals top prospect and 2024 first rounder will start his season in Double-A. Last season in his pro debut, Wetherholt slashed .295/.405/.400 in 126 plate apperances.

Lazaro Montes will begin the 2025 season in High-A Everett

The Mariners’ top prospect, Montes, will start 2025 in High-A, according to Francys Romero. He blasted 21 home runs and drove in 105 runs between A/A+ in 2024.

Brewers Prospect Tyler Black has a Fractured Hamate Bone

Black is slated to miss 6-8 weeks of game action. The Brewers prospect hit 14 HR and stole 20 bases last year in Triple-A and was slated to have potential opportunities in Milwaukee this year.

Braylon Doughty, Guardians’ 36th Overall Pick in 2024, will begin the season in Single-A

Doughty is the Guardians’ only prep draftee from 2024 to begin the season at a full-year affiliate.