Mudcats transaction for August 15

Published on August 15, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
Carolina Mudcats News Release

Zebulon, NC --- The Cincinnati Reds have made a series of player transactions impacting their Double-A affiliate Carolina Mudcats prior to tonight's fourth game of Carolina's series against Birmingham.

IF Juan Francisco, who leads the Southern League in HR and RBI, has been promoted to Triple-A Louisville. Francisco departs with 22 homers and 74 RBI, and will be in uniform for the Louisville Bats tonight against Toledo.

IF Jake Kahaulelio returns for his third stint from High-A Sarasota, taking Francisco's roster spot.

C Korey Feiner has been activated from the disabled list, and replaces C Jake Long on the roster. Long was reassigned to Sarasota following last night's game.

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