Jimenez activated prior to series opener in New Britain tonight
April 21, 2014 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
The Toronto Blue Jays had a roster move that affected the Fisher Cats today. Catcher A.J. Jimenez has been reinstated from the disabled list, leaving the team with 25 players on the active roster.
Jimenez was off to a blistering start before injuring himself in the second game of the season. He was 5-8 in at the time, and had just picked up his third hit of the game on April 4 when he left with an injury.
Jimenez joins the club in time for the first of a four-game series against the New Britain Rock Cats tonight in Connecticut. RHP Scott Copeland makes his second start of the road trip in tonight's 6:35 p.m. contest. Radio coverage begins on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. with Bob Lipman on WGIR 610 AM and www.nhfishercats.com. Game Notes are attached below, as is an updated roster.
The Fisher Cats return home for their next homestand on Friday, April 25 at 6:35 p.m. against the Reading Fightin Phils. The first game of the homestand will feature Atlas Fireworks presented by HYUNDAI. Tickets and a full list of coming attractions are available at the box office at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, by calling 603-641-2005, or by visiting www.nhfishercats.com.
• Discuss this story on the Eastern League message board...
Eastern League Stories from April 21, 2014
- Fisher Cats Win Monday Marathon 7-4 over Rock Cats - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Cat Fight Goes 14 Innings; New Hampshire Tops New Britain 7-4 - New Britain Rock Cats
- Thunder Pitching Stellar in 5-2 Win - Trenton Thunder
- RubberDucks Open Series at Trenton with 5-2 Loss - Akron RubberDucks
- Baysox Back on Track Versus SeaWolves - Bowie Baysox
- Sea Dogs Win Fifth Straight, 7-4 at Binghamton - Portland Sea Dogs
- Mann, Offense Do Away with 'Sens on Monday, 10-1 - Altoona Curve
- Fightin Phils blast their way to win over Flying Squirrels - Reading Fightin Phils
- Portland Offense Overwhelms B-Mets, 7-4 - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Fightins Grab Opener from Squirrels, 7-3 - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Altoona Curve Game Information: April 21, 2014 - Altoona Curve
- Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
- Rock Cats Continue Homestand Tonight at New Britain Stadium - New Britain Rock Cats
- Mitchell Named E.L. Pitcher of the Week - Trenton Thunder
- Jimenez activated prior to series opener in New Britain tonight - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- B-Mets Game Notes: Game #15 - B-Mets (9-5) vs. Portland Sea Dogs (10-4) - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Walker Named Player of the Week - Bowie Baysox
- Eastern League Weekly Award Winners Announced - EL1
- Celebrate Mother's Day with the Baysox - Bowie Baysox
- Bryan Mitchell Optioned Back to Trenton - Trenton Thunder
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
