EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Antolin returns; Murphy, Browning leave before road series begins in New Britain

Published on May 2, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


The Toronto Blue Jays have made a series of roster moves affecting the Fisher Cats roster prior to today's game at New Britain at 6:35 p.m.

RHP Wil Browning transferred to Advanced-A Dunedin

RHP Dustin Antolin activated from DL

C Jack Murphy transferred to Triple-A Buffalo

Roster is one short of 25-player maximum - 24 active

Browning pitched in six games in his first stint in Double-A, posting a 7.11 ERA. He earned his first Double-A victory in the Fisher Cats' 11-10 win last Friday against Reading.

Murphy had been with the Fisher Cats for just 10 games, hitting .133 (4-30) while backing up A.J. Jimenez. He was on the Fisher Cats opening day roster, but never suited up before heading to Buffalo. He returns to the Bisons for a second time in 2014.

Antolin has been on the disabled list since spring training, and has not made an appearance this season. he pitched 26 of his 46 total games in 2013 with the Fisher Cats, but struggled in Double-A with a 11.41 ERA. The Blue Jays made the Hawaiian an 11th-round pick in the 2008 draft from Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii.

RHP Casey Lawrence will start tonight's game against New Britain, the first of a three-game weekend road sereis. Radio coverage begins at 6:15 p.m. with Tom Gauthier at www.nhfishercats.com.

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