Alonso released

The Wild Things released first baseman John Alonso. In 10 games, Alonso (pictured) was batting .259 with one home run and five RBI. Alonso missed some playing time last week after suffering a bruised foot. He was signed early in spring training after being released from the Milwaukee Brewers' high-Class A team.

There's a good chance that first baseman Nathan Messner will be signed to fill the roster spot. Messner has been working out with the team since spring training and the plan was to take him on the road trip to Southern Illinois and River City.

Messner originally was expected to miss the entire season and undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Messner, however, received a second opinion and was told there was no tear in the shoulder.