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Milwaukee Brewers Announce Initial Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Roster for 2024

Lara, Boeve, and Adams are top prospects to start season with the Rattlers
April 1, 2024

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are in town and ready to start the 2024 Midwest League season. The Milwaukee Brewers have sent a team full of prospects and players with playoff experience north from American Family Fields of Phoenix to start the season with the Timber Rattlers

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are in town and ready to start the 2024 Midwest League season. The Milwaukee Brewers have sent a team full of prospects and players with playoff experience north from American Family Fields of Phoenix to start the season with the Timber Rattlers this week.

Download the Initial 2024 Roster here

There are 32 players on the initial list of Manager Victor Estevez’s team. The roster will need to be down to 30 active players by Friday when the Timber Rattlers are scheduled to start the season at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium against the Peoria Chiefs with a scheduled 6:40pm first pitch as Estevez begins his first season as the manager of the Timber Rattlers.

MLB Pipeline ranks six members of the Timber Rattlers as prospects on their list of Brewers Top 30 Prospects: Luis Lara (#9), Mike Boeve (#15), Luke Adams, (#16), Dylan O’Rae (#21), Jadher Areinamo (#23), and Patricio Aquino (#29).

There are thirteen members of the 2024 team who played parts of the 2023 season with the Timber Rattlers: Alexander Cornielle, Stiven Cruz, Miguel Guerrero, Edwin Jimenez, Matt Wood, José Acosta, Boeve, Jesús Chirinos, Ben Metzinger, Jheremy Vargas, Terence Doston, Eduarqui Fernández, and Lara. Areinamo made appearances with the Timber Rattlers in 2022.

Five members of Milwaukee’s 2023 draft class are set to be Timber Rattlers this season. Boeve (2nd round), Tate Kuehner (7th round), Craig Yoho (8th round), Mark Manfredi (9th round), and Brett Wichrowski (13th round). Kuehner, Yoho, Manfredi, and Wichrowski were part of the Arizona Complex League Championship team in 2023 with Kuehner, Manfredi, and Wichrowski pitching in the playoff victory over the Rockies affiliate in the League’s semifinal game.

Estevez, the Carolina League Manager of the Year in 2023, had eighteen members of this year’s Wisconsin team on his Carolina Mudcats team last year. The Mudcats advanced to the Carolina League playoffs last season.

Initial 2024 Timber Rattlers:
Pitchers (17): Patricio Aquino, Will Childers, Alexander Cornielle, Chase Costello, Stiven Cruz, Brian Fitzpatrick, Miguel Guerrero, Edwin Jimenez, Tate Kuehner, Mark Manfredi, Jake Polancic, Yerlin Rodríguez, Will Rudy, Aaron Rund, Tyler Wehrle, Brett Wichrowski, and Craig Yoho

Catchers (3): Alejandro Rodríguez, Ramόn Rodríguez, and Matt Wood

Infielders (8): José Acosta, Luke Adams, Jadher Areinamo, Gregory Barrios, Mike Boeve, Jesús Chirinos, Ben Metzinger, and Dylan O’Rae.

Outfielders (4): Terence Doston, Eduarqui Fernández, Luis Lara, and Jheremy Vargas.

There are players from Canada, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and the United States with the Rattlers. The states represented include California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Ohio.

Fans can get their first glimpse of the 2024 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in action during Fan Fest on Wednesday, April 3 when the team practices on the field – weather permitting – at 12:30pm with a scrimmage scheduled for 2:00pm. Admission and parking are free. Game time for the home opener on Friday against Peoria set for 6:40pm.

Individual tickets plus full-season, half-season, mini-plan, and flex packages for the 2024 season are available online through timberrattlers.com, over the phone at (920) 733-4152, or in person at the Timber Rattlers Box Office located at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The box office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

25th Anniversary Green Bay Charity Softball Game Hosted by Jordan Love presented by Network Health

Memorial Day weekend starts with Friday Night Lights at Neuroscience Group Field
November 19, 2024

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Jordan Love will host the 2025 Green Bay Charity Softball Game presented by Network Health. The Game will start at 7:05pm on Friday, May 23 at Neuroscience Group Field. The event will raise money for Love’s Hands of 10ve Foundation.

Homestand Highlights: May 13-18

Yooper Weekend with “Yooper” Cooper Pratt Bobblehead part of series with Beloit
May 8, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a lot of fun planned for you while they host the Beloit Sky Carp from May 13 through May 18. The biggest parts of the homestand are Yooper Weekend with a special ticket package for May 17 and 18 as we

Frozen Pizza Throwdown Returns to Neuroscience Group Field

Timber Rattlers to host event that is Bigger, Better, & Cheesier!
May 5, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are already rebranding as an alternate identity as the Frozen Pizzas for a game on Saturday, July 12. To continue the celebration of the World Capital of Frozen Pizzas, the team will host a Frozen Pizza Throwdown at Neuroscience Group Field on

Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band in Concert 

Jefferson Starship joins Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour at Neuroscience Group Field on July 24
February 24, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are proud to present Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band with Jefferson Starship in concert for the Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour at Neuroscience Group Field on Thursday, July 24. Tickets for the concert benefiting Heat and Housing For

Shamrock Heights Golf Course to Host Timber Rattlers Charity Golf Outing on September 24

Event presented by Network Health raises money for Timber Rattlers Give Back
May 12, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The annual Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Charity Golf Outing presented by Network Health is set to be held at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London on Wednesday, September 24. This fun event with some great contest raises money for Timber Rattlers Give Back, the team’s official

Rattlers/Sky Carp Postponed on Thursday Night

Doubleheader scheduled for Friday at Neuroscience Group Field
May 15, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Thursday’s Midwest League game between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Beloit Sky Carp at Neuroscience Group Field was postponed by severe weather in the Fox Cities. The teams will play a doubleheader on Friday night with game one slated to start at 5:10pm.

Sky Carp Fly Past Rattlers

Beloit rides six-run first inning to 12-7 win
May 14, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Beloit Sky Carp jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the top of the first inning and didn’t allow the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to get back into Wednesday’s game at Neuroscience Group Field. The Sky Carp defeated the Rattlers 12-7 for their second straight win

Beloit Takes Series Opener

Wisconsin’s early 3-0 lead falls to Sky Carp onslaught
May 13, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers watched an early 3-0 lead over the Beloit Sky Carp evaporate on Tuesday night at Neuroscience Group Field. The Sky Carp scored seventeen unanswered runs and went 9-for-21 with runners in scoring position as they took advantage of thirteen walks by Wisconsin

Wisconsin Earns a Series Split with a Sunday Win at Peoria

Rattlers 5, Chiefs 4
May 11, 2025

PEORIA, IL – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers took an early 4-0 lead thank to some misplays by the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Dozer Park. The Chiefs got back into the game, but the Rattlers held on for a 5-4 win.

Peoria’s Early Lead Too Much For Rattlers to Overcome

Wisconsin rallied from 7-1 down to get to within two runs, but fell 9-5
May 11, 2025

PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs took an early lead, built on it, and held off a late charge by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Saturday night at Dozer Park. Wisconsin trailed 7-1 after six innings on Saturday and got to within 7-5 with the tying runs in scoring position

Chiefs Pull Away from Rattlers

Peoria 8, Wisconsin 4
May 9, 2025

PEORIA, IL – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers watched the Peoria Chiefs pull away from a 2-2 tie midway through Friday’s to defeat Wisconsin 8-4 game at Dozer Park. Bryce Madron, Peoria’s number nine hitter, went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and started three key rallies for the Chiefs to pick

T-Rat Talk: Tyson Hardin

Former SEC reliever making strong transition to starting in professional baseball
May 9, 2025

On a typical weekend day at this time last year pitcher Tyson Hardin would be settling in to wait his turn in the Mississippi State bullpen. This year, however, he’s playing a much more prominent role in the Midwest League with the Timber Rattlers.

Wisconsin Holds On After Taking Late Lead in Peoria

Wisconsin 3, Peoria 2
May 8, 2025

PEORIA, IL – In a staring contest between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday night at Dozer Park, it was the Chiefs who blinked first. Wisconsin pitchers worked through jams all night, but kept the game tied until the offense could score a late run to

Timber Rattlers to Host Mother’s Day Brunch at the Ballpark

Event in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club
April 9, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will host Mother’s Day Brunch in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, May 11. There are two sessions for brunch this year with the team on the road that day. Make

Peoria Beats Wisconsin 3-1 at Dozer Park

Rattlers strand ten runners in game and late rallies falter
May 7, 2025

PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs built a 3-0 lead, and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers could not cash in on several good opportunities to score on Wednesday afternoon at Dozer Park. The result was a 3-1 Peoria victory with Wisconsin leaving the tying runs on base in both the eighth

Rattlers Rally from Five-Run Deficit to Beat Peoria 14-9

Offense scores seven runs on two hits in seventh inning for comeback win
May 7, 2025

PEORIA, IL – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers didn’t let deficit of 5-0 and 8-3 get them down in game one of their series against the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park on Tuesday night. The Rattlers took advantage of several bouts of wildness and got some clutch hits from Eduardo Garcia

Wisconsin Earns a Series Split with 7-3 Win over Whitecaps

Down 3-0, Rattlers score three runs in fourth and four runs in sixth for the win
May 4, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the West Michigan Whitecaps 7-3 on Sunday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. Wisconsin totaled eleven hits, took advantage of five walks from Whitecaps pitchers, and played flawless defense in the win.

Whitecaps Outduel Rattlers in 1-0 Decision

Hardin strikes out nine over seven scoreless as Wisconsin’s starting pitcher
May 3, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The West Michigan Whitecaps scratched out the only run of Saturday’s game at Neuroscience Group Field with an eighth inning sacrifice fly to defeat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1-0. Wisconsin was held to four hits in the game.

Letson Ks Nine as Wisconsin Beats West Michigan

Rattlers jump to early lead with four runs in first inning
May 2, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers gave Bishop Letson plenty of support on Friday night at Neuroscience Group Field. The Rattlers scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning and Letson – after a slight hiccup in the second inning – took care of the West

Timber Rattlers Presented with Robert A. Udulutsch Award by LEAVEN Fox Cities

May 2, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – LEAVEN Fox Cities presented the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the American Culinary Federation – Fox Valley with their Robert A. Udulutsch Award at the organization’s Dinner for a Cause banquet. Charles Behrmann, Executive Chef for the Rattlers and a member of the ACF – Fox Valley,

Whitecaps Wash Away Wisconsin Leads to Hand Rattlers 6-3 loss

Rattlers fall to 3-9 at home after defeat
May 1, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers had leads of 1-0 and 3-2 against the West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday Night at Neuroscience Group Field. However, the East Division-leading Whitecaps rallied past Wisconsin by taking advantage of some walks with some clutch two-out hits on the way to a

Woodruff and Wisconsin Pick Up Win Over Whitecaps

Brewers righty works 5-2/3 innings in rehab start
April 30, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 5-2/3 innings in his rehabilitation start for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Wednesday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. The Rattlers scored four runs in the second inning,

Ninth Inning Unkind to Wisconsin

West Michigan scores four runs in ninth inning to beat Rattlers 7-4
April 29, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The West Michigan Whitecaps put one ball in play in the top of the ninth inning on Tuesday night against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Neuroscience Group Field. They still managed to rally for four runs to erase a 4-3 deficit to defeat the Rattlers 7-4.

Culpepper Leads Kernels Past Wisconsin

Top Twins Prospect homers and drives in five for Cedar Rapids
April 27, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Kaelen Culpepper homered and drove in five runs for the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. His performance led the Kernels to an 8-1 lead over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the final game of the six-game series.

Pérez Powers Wisconsin Past Kernels

Rattlers win third straight game with late surge
April 26, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Hedbert Pérez broke a 2-2 tie with a solo homer in the top of the eighth inning to push the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin would go on to a 4-2 victory.