Round Rock Express Game Notes - vs. Memphis
April 17, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
RHP Kyuji Fujikawa to Rehab with Round Rock Friday
LHP Sam Freeman Optioned to Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Texas Rangers have transferred RHP Kyuji Fujikawa to the Round Rock Express to continue his rehab assignment starting Friday, April 17. Additionally, the club optioned LHP Sam Freeman to Round Rock after receiving Freeman in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. RHPs Phil Klein and Anthony Ranaudo were also optioned to Round Rock.
Fujikawa is currently on the 15-day DL with a groin injury and spent the start of 2015 in Frisco on rehab assignment. He pitched 1.0 inning and gave up three runs (one earned) on three hits against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Fujikawa played in 15 games for the Chicago Cubs last season with a 4.85 ERA over 13.0 IP. The right hander came to the United States in 2013 after 12 seasons in the Japan Central League with the Hanshin Tigers.
Freeman spent his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals organization before being traded to the Rangers. The Houston, TX native threw in 44 games for the Cardinals during the 2014 season with a 2.61 ERA in 38.0 IP while tallying 35 strikeouts. He also pitched for the Cardinals during the 2014 NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, walking the two batters he faced. The lefty attended Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX.
To make room on the roster for these moves, LHP Edwar Cabrerra was placed on the disabled list, RHP Cody Kendall was transferred to extended spring training and RHP Ryan Rodebaugh was released.
The Express open their 16th season at Dell Diamond on Friday, April 17 against the Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate). For tickets and more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Follow the Express on Facebook and Twitter !
• Discuss this story on the Pacific Coast League message board...
Pacific Coast League Stories from April 17, 2015
- Wheeler, Paulsen Power Isotopes Past Aces 11-2 in Series Opener - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Early Offense Guides Isotopes Past Aces - Reno Aces
- New Orleans Outslugs Storm Chasers in Home Opener - Omaha Storm Chasers
- River Cats Spoil Salt Lake's Home Opener 5-3 - Sacramento River Cats
- Sounds Walk-Off in Home Opener - Nashville Sounds
- Dodgers win 3-2 - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- Zs Beat Omaha 5-3 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- New Orleans Outslugs Storm Chasers in Home Opener - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Round Rock Express Home Opener Suspended Due to Rain - Round Rock Express
- GAME RECAP: Redbirds & Express Suspended Due to Rain - Memphis Redbirds
- Bryant Promoted, Wada to Rehab with Iowa Friday - Iowa Cubs
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - April 17, 2015 - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- Round Rock Express Game Notes - vs. Memphis - Round Rock Express
- Reno Aces Game Information: Reno Aces (4-4) vs. Albuquerque Isotopes (5-3) - Reno Aces
- Rogers recalled by Brewers; Ely placed on DL; Dillard and Diaz transferred from Helena - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Salt Lake Falls to Fresno - Salt Lake Bees
- Blach Mostly Sharp in 7-4 Loss - Sacramento River Cats
- Fresno Sweeps Salt Lake With Another One Run Victory - Fresno Grizzlies
- Storm Chasers Dig the Long Ball - Omaha Storm Chasers
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.
Other Recent Round Rock Express Stories
- Bees Sting Express in Game Two's 12-5 Final
- Express Rallies For 8-5 Victory Over Bees On Tuesday Night
- Texas Rangers RHP Max Scherzer Expected to Rehab with Round Rock Express on Wednesday Night
- Round Rock Takes Series Finale with 5-3 Win over Sugar Land
- Express Defeat Space Cowboys on Friday Night, 7-3
