The Milwaukee Brewers officially began the transition to Minor League camp this week, and one of their most exciting young players is heading there with valuable experience.

The Brewers reassigned 18-year-old infielder Jesús Made to Minor League camp on Monday as part of several roster moves.

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the decision brings an end to Made’s first exposure to big league Spring Training, though it is only an early step in what the organization believes could be a promising Major League future.

Made, ranked by MLB Pipeline as Milwaukee’s No. 1 prospect and the No. 3 prospect in baseball, is expected to open the season with Double-A Biloxi, though official assignments will be finalized later this spring.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy spoke highly of the young infielder’s long-term outlook.

“He’s going to be a terrific player,” Murphy said. “He’s a specimen. He’s mature for his age as a person. He fits into the future, for sure.”

Made’s physical development has been noticeable over the past year. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 187 pounds in the Brewers’ media guide last season, he now weighs 221 pounds. The added strength stood out to coaches and teammates throughout camp.

Asked about the transformation, Made credited simple factors.

“There was no secret,” Made said through team interpreter Daniel de Mondesert. “A lot of weights, and a lot of food, too.”

Beyond physical growth, Made said the biggest benefit from his first big league camp was learning how the Major League environment operates.

“Really just learning about everything,” Made said. “Learning about the system, learning about the way things are, learning about how practices are in the big leagues. Little nuggets that I am able to take over to the Minor League side.”

He also noticed the increased tempo and intensity compared to the Minor Leagues.

“The game over here is a little bit quicker,” Made said. “‘Intense’ would be a word that I would use. The practices are a little more intense, more focused in everything, whether it's batting practice or baserunning drills. There's a heightened level of intensity and focus that goes into it because the game is quicker.”

Murphy met individually with players who were reassigned Monday morning, and Made said the conversation left him encouraged about his future with the organization.

“I want to work on my defense in particular,” Made said. “But really, I want to learn about the game in general. You never know when your moment is going to come, when they're going to call you up to the big leagues.”

During camp, Made had the opportunity to work alongside established infielders like Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz, an experience Murphy believes benefits young players.

“They rub off on each other, you know?” Murphy said. “When you work with Ortiz and Turang, you’re like, ‘[Shoot], I’d better bring my game today.’ Some of our young players are learning that right now.”

The Brewers also made additional roster moves Monday, including optioning catcher Jeferson Quero and left-hander Sammy Peralta to Triple-A Nashville.

Murphy said the organization’s focus for Quero is simple as he returns from injuries that limited him in recent seasons.

“What we know now is we’ve got to get Quero playing every day,” Murphy said. “That’s an important part. We’ve got to get him throwing consistently. It’s been 1.9 [seconds], it’s been very good, so if he throws consistently and plays every day, [he can] get back into his routine after this injury.”

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