Charleston RiverDogs Pitcher Nick Nelson

Nelson Promoted to Tampa, Vargas Called up to Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The New York Yankees announced the promotion of RiverDogs right-handed starting pitcher Nick Nelson to Advanced-A Tampa on Saturday. Charleston's parent club also called up righty starter Alexander Vargas from extended spring training for assignment in the Lowcountry. Nelson, 22, went 1-1 with a 3.65 ERA in five starts with the RiverDogs this season. The starter is currently the Yankees' No. 27 prospect b... Full Story