Indianapolis was rained out yesterday. They will make the game up as part of a doubleheader today. Casey Sadler has been named the starter for game two. Check out the Prospect Watch from last night. For a look at possible starters down the line, check out our Probable Starter Chart. All minor league transactions over the last month can be found at the bottom of the page. Click the link on each pitcher’s name for more information.
AAA: Indianapolis (24-18) @ Gwinnett (24-17) 5:05pm DH
Probable starter: Jake Brigham (1-2, 3.38) and Casey Sadler (4-1, 2.15)
Yesterday’s Result: Indianapolis was rained out
Jake Brigham will make his seventh start of the season tonight. He has also pitched once in relief. He has thrown 37.1 innings, giving up 30 hits, two homers and 13 walks. Brigham has 40 strikeouts, an 0.95 GO/AO ratio and a .211 BAA. In his last outing, he pitched three innings of relief, throwing shutout ball on one hit and two walks. Brigham has a 2.16 road ERA in four starts. Casey Sadler will start the other game today. He has made six starts for Indianapolis and pitched four scoreless innings in relief over two appearances with the Pirates. For Indianapolis, Sadler has thrown 37.2 innings, allowing 30 hits, one homer and nine walks. He has 28 strikeouts, a 1.82 GO/AO ratio and a .222 BAA. In his last start, he gave up one hit over six innings, allowing one unearned run, while walking three and striking out seven batters.
AA: Altoona (16-25) vs Akron (28-14) 6:30pm
Probable starter: Joely Rodriguez (1-4, 4.98)
Yesterday’s Result: Richmond 8, Altoona 2
Joely Rodriguez will make his eighth start of the season tonight. He has thrown 34.1 innings, allowing 43 hits, two homers and ten walks. He has 17 strikeouts, a 1.76 GO/AO ratio and a .309 BAA. In his last start, Rodriguez went five innings, allowing four runs(two earned) on five hits and two walks. He struck out a season-high seven batters. He has a 3.52 ERA at home and a 6.16 ERA on the road.
High-A: Bradenton (19-24) vs Dunedin (31-11) 6:30pm
Probable starter: Pat Ludwig (2-0, 2.70)
Yesterday’s Result: Dunedin 5, Bradenton 4
Pat Ludwig will make his fourth start. He has also pitched seven times in relief. As a starter, he has a 2.76 ERA in 16.1 innings. Ludwig has pitched a total of 36.2 innings, allowing 35 hits, two homers and 11 walks. He has 31 strikeouts, a 1.66 GO/AO ratio and a .245 BAA. He has been tough on left-handed batters, holding them to a .205 average. Ludwig pitched 1.1 innings against Dunedin on Friday and allowed one run on three hits and two walks.
Low-A: West Virginia (14-28) vs Delmarva (22-20) 7:05pm
Probable starter: Shane Carle (1-3, 3.63)
Yesterday’s Result: West Virginia 7, Delmarva 0
Shane Carle will make his ninth start of the season. He has pitched 39.2 innings, allowing 50 hits, three homers and just three walks. He hasn’t allowed more than one walk in any start and hasn’t given up a home run in his last four outings. Carle has 25 strikeouts, a 1.64 GO/AO ratio and a .314 BAA, which includes .313 from left-handed batters and .316 from righties. After striking out six batters or more in three straight starts, Carle has struck out just six batters total in his last four starts.
Recent Transactions
5/18: West Virginia sends Kawika Emsley-Pai to Altoona. Francisco Diaz added off Jamestown roster.
5/18: Ralph Henriquez sent from Altoona to Indianapolis.
5/16: Edwin Espinal placed on disabled list. Adam Landecker added to West Virginia roster.
5/16: Jaff Decker sent from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis. Cody Eppley transferred to Jamestown roster.
5/13: Activated Zack Dodson from disabled list. Ryan Beckman transferred to Jamestown roster.
5/12: Signed Nathan Sopena.
5/12: Released Christian Santiago, Arquimedes Lorenzo, Ramon Rodriguez and Marcus Beltrez.
5/9: Miguel Rosario added to West Virginia roster. Jerry Mulderig assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/9: Kenn Kasparek assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/8: Harold Ramirez activated from disabled list. Michael Fransoso assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/8: Matt Curry activated from disabled list and assigned to Altoona.
5/7: Andrew Lambo placed on disabled list.
5/6: Jeff Locke assigned to Indianapolis. Phil Irwin promoted to majors.
5/6: Vance Worley added to Indianapolis roster.
5/5: Duke Welker placed on disabled list. Adalberto Santos assigned to Indianapolis roster.
5/5: Jeff Locke promoted to Pirates. Casey Sadler assigned to Indianapolis.
5/4: Jose Osuna placed on disabled list. D.J. Crumlich added to Bradenton roster.
5/4: Kenn Kasparek promoted to Indianapolis.
5/3: Cody Eppley assigned in Indianapolis roster.
5/3: Reese McGuire activated from disabled list. Francisco Diaz assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/2: Benji Gonzalez traded to San Diego Padres.
5/2: Kenn Kasparek activated from Altoona disabled list. Carlos Paulino placed on disabled list.
5/2: Jordan Steranka placed on disabled list. Taylor Lewis added to Bradenton roster.
5/1: Robert Andino activated from Indianapolis disabled list. Adalberto Santos assigned to Jamestown roster.
5/1: Wandy Rodriguez assigned to Altoona roster on rehab.
4/30 Elvis Escobar added to West Virginia roster. Adam Landecker assigned to Jamestown roster.
4/29: Cody Eppley transferred to Jamestown roster.
4/29: Ralph Henriquez added to Altoona roster.
4/27: Reese McGuire placed on disabled list. Kawika Emsley-Pai added to West Virginia roster.
4/27: Casey Sadler promoted to majors. Jared Hughes sent to Indianapolis.
4/27: Tyler Waldron promoted to Indianapolis.
4/27 Omir Santos added to Indianapolis roster.
4/27: Josh Smith assigned to Bradenton roster. Oderman Rocha sent to Extended Spring Training.
4/26: Bryton Trepagnier assigned to Bradenton roster. Andy Otamendi sent to Extended Spring Training.
4/26: Brandon Mann added to Altoona roster. Kenn Kasparek placed on disabled list.
4/25: Tyler Glasnow added to Bradenton roster. Andy Otamendi assigned to Extended Spring Training.
4/24: Oderman Rocha and Andy Otamendi assigned to Bradenton. Bryton Trepagnier and Josh Smith assigned to Extended Spring Training
4/23: Tyler Waldron promoted to Altoona. Brandon Mann sent to Bradenton.
4/22: Zack Dodson placed on DL. Kenn Kasparek added to Altoona roster.
4/22: Brent Morel placed on Bereavement List. Cody Eppley added to Indianapolis roster.
4/21: Jared Hughes recalled to majors. Jay Jackson added to Indianapolis roster.
4/20: Carlos Paulino assigned from Indianapolis to Altoona roster. Ralph Henriquez assigned to Jamestown roster.
