TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Nicoll placed on DL, Atencio Returns

Published on August 29, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


Right-hander Chris Nicoll was placed on the 7-day Disabled List Friday morning. Nicoll was removed from last night's game against the Arkansas Travelers after experiencing shoulder discomfort.

Nicoll, the 24-year old resident of Santa Monica, CA, had appeared in 19 games for the Naturals this season, posting a 4-1 record and a 3.09 ERA with three saves. He was the winning pitcher in last night's 8-2 win over the Travelers. In 43 2/3 innings with the Naturals, Nicoll has fanned 55 batters while issuing just eight walks. He was a third round pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2005.

To fill Nicoll's spot on the roster, right-hander Greg Atencio returned to the club from Triple-A Omaha. Atencio, the 27-year old Albuquerque, NM resident, posted a 3-3 record with a 3.78 ERA and three saves in 26 appearances. Atencio has also made two separate stints with Omaha this year, where he was 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA and one save in nine appearances.

Atencio will wear #40, the same number he wore earlier this season. The Naturals roster continues to stand at the Texas League limit of 24 active players.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. 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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