(*) CALL-UPS: June 15-21

June 21
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June 20

Tyler Thornburg (RHP, MIL)
The Brewers have recalled the 23-year-old from Double-A and he’ll make his major league debut with a start on Tuesday, June 19. Thornburg was a 3^rd round selection in the ’10 draft and he has a short, athletic frame that generates good velocity. He possesses a maximum-effort delivery that some say might eventually lead him to the bullpen, but he’s experienced success as a starter thus far. Thornburg has a solid arsenal, highlighted by his 89-95 mph fastball and power curveball. He can register strikeouts with either pitch and his future role may be determined by the development of his change-up. He does a nice job of repeating the arm speed on his offspeed pitch,...

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