John Holobetz made his Triple-A debut on Thursday and did not disappoint. Holobetz, ranked #13 at Sox Prospects, threw 5 ⅔ innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out six, and did not walk a batter to get the win over the Tides (BAL).
In 2025, the Brewers’ starting rotation was a shambles for the first few weeks of the season due to injuries. It got so bad that the team dealt minor-league phenom Yophery Rodriguez, a competitive balance A pick, and John Holobetz to Boston for Quinn Priester.
The Boston Red Sox believe they got a good one in their trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. It was clear that the Brewers were desperate for starting pitching, with all but one of their Opening Day rotation arms already on the injured list.
The Red Sox acquired outfield prospect Yophery Rodriguez from the Brewers for right-hander Quinn Priester on Monday. In addition to Rodriguez, Boston acquired a Competitive Balance Round A selection (33rd overall pick) in the 2025 draft and a player to be named later or cash considerations.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
#10 Yophery Rodriguez (Carolina Mudcats, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers) The Brewers handed Rodríguez their largest signing bonus in the 2023 international class, giving him $1.5 million to join the organization.
Jacob Misioroski, Carlos F. Rodriguez impress for Biloxi, Nashville Each week, I’ll be bringing you a roundup of the Brewers minor league affiliates, including score updates, key players, and more.
Yophery Rodriguez received a $1.5 million bonus in the 2023 international free-agent signing class. Ideally, he'd follow the Jackson Chourio route on a fast track to Milwaukee.