Naturals Activate Thibault, Place Plummer on Suspended List
Published on August 6, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
Naturals catcher Kiel Thibault was activated from the 7-Day disabled list Wednesday. Thibault has been on the disabled list since July 3rd.
The 24-year old Jerome, ID resident was batting .186 in 22 games for the Naturals in 2008 at the time he was shelved, and has made two DL trips this season.
Right-hander Jarod Plummer was placed on the suspended list for a violation of Kansas City Royals team policies. Plummer, the 24-year old resident of Garland, TX, was 4-1 with a 4.19 ERA in 29 appearances this season for the Naturals. He had three saves and 65 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched.
The Naturals roster continues to stand at 23, one below the Texas League limit of 24 active players.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and will return home next Wednesday for a six-game homestand against the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders. The Naturals have a toll-free ticket hotline (1-877-444-2637) for fans to purchase Naturals tickets. Our website also offers fans the opportunity to purchase tickets online and avoid lines at the ticket windows by printing their tickets at home or at the office.
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