
Bird, McKinney, Swanson Head to SWB
Published on May 21, 2018 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release
The New York Yankees have made the following moves affecting the Thunder roster.
- INF Greg Bird - Transfer of MLB rehab from Trenton to SWB
- OF Billy McKinney - Transfer of MLB rehab from Trenton to SWB
- RHP Erik Swanson - Transferred from Trenton to SWB
- RHP Brody Koerner - Transferred from SWB to Trenton
- RHP Will Carter - Transferred from Trenton to Tampa
The moves leave the Thunder with 24 active players on the roster which is one shy of the Eastern League maximum.
The 2018 season, the 25th in franchise history, continues with a doubleheader on Tuesday at Canal Park in Akron, OH at 5:05pm. Pre-game coverage begins on 920 AM The Jersey at 4:50pm with Jon Mozes. The game will also be available online at www.trentonthunder.com/broadcast
Eastern League Stories from May 21, 2018
- Erie's Jake Rogers homers in the 9th to send Fightins home with loss - Reading Fightin Phils
- Rogers Delivers Game-Winning Home Run on Monday - Erie SeaWolves
- Bird, McKinney, Swanson Head to SWB - Trenton Thunder
- McNeil Named Player of the Week - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Keller Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week - Altoona Curve
- Jake Owen's 'Life's Whatcha Make It' Tour Date Changed - Erie SeaWolves
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