Prospect Watch: Luis Pena

Luis Pena, a 25-year old relief pitcher was originally signed by the Brewers in 1999 as a non-drafted free agent. Pena is currently playing in Triple-A for the Nashville Sounds.

Pena did well for himself in the first half earning a spot on the PCL All-Star team. There were rumblings about him being called up to the show to help the Brewers' bullpen, but since then he has faltered. Pena had a horrendous month of July with a 13.50 ERA.

Currently Pena's ERA stands at 5.89. Pena has a good fastball and was thought of as a potential closer by some, but he has struggled lately. He had been a shoe in for a September callup, but that may no longer be the case. It will be interesting to see how he responds down the stretch.

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