Amick, Diaw Placed on 7-Day IL; Valladares Transferred to Cedar Rapids
Published on August 6, 2025 under Midwest League (MWL)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the following roster moves effective today. INF Billy Amick has been placed on the 7-day IL with a left shoulder subluxation, and C/OF Khadim Diaw has been placed on the 7-day IL with a right hamstring strain. As a corresponding move, C Jefferson Valladares has been transferred from A Fort Myers to Cedar Rapids. Valladares will wear #43 and pitching coach Hunter Townsend will wear #57. These moves were announced by Minnesota Twins Manager, Minor League Operations Jason Davila.
The 2025 Cedar Rapids roster currently sits at 28 active players, with 11 on the injured list and one on the Temporarily Inactive List.
Cedar Rapids continues its six-game series at West Michigan tonight at 5:35.
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