Austen Placed on Disabled List

Published on May 26, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release

SALT LAKE CITY (May 26, 2008) - The Salt Lake Bees announced today that the club has placed right-handed pitcher David Austen on the disabled list with a left knee strain and recalled left-handed pitcher Chris Armstrong from single-A Cedar Rapids.

Austen, 27, has appeared in five games for the Bees in 2008, owning a 1-1 record with a 3.80 ERA. In five games for the Arkansas Travelers this season, Austen has a 0-1 record with a 4.61 ERA. The St. Petersburg, Fla. native was originally selected by the Angels in the 15th round of the 2003 draft.

Armstrong, 20, joins the Bees for his second stint in triple-A after being recalled on May 7 from extended spring training. In three games for Salt Lake, the Tulsa, Okla. native owns a 1-0 record with a 3.00 ERA. He holds a 0-1 record and 4.50 ERA in four games with the Cedar Rapids Kernels this season.

The 33-15 Salt Lake Bees continue an eight-game home stand tonight against the Portland Beavers at 6:35 p.m. For more information about Bees season tickets, which start as low as $7 per game, please call 325-BEES or visit the Bees box office at Franklin Covey Field.

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