MILWAUKEE -- Opting for performance over prospect status, the Brewers will promote right-hander Junior Guerra to take Taylor Jungmann's spot in the starting rotation beginning Tuesday against the Angels at Miller Park.
A 31-year-old split-fingered fastball specialist with a fascinating backstory, including the distinction of being the first player acquired by new Brewers general manager David Stearns in October, Guerra gets the nod over the organization's top pitching prospect. Jorge Lopez, No. 3 overall on MLBPipeline.com's list of Milwaukee's top prospects, logged two encouraging starts last September, but he has an 8.79 ERA after four Triple-A starts, with 23 hits and 13 walks in 14 1/3 innings.