MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Brian Gilbert Joins Kernels from Elizabethton

Published on July 23, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Brian Gilbert will join the Kernels from Elizabethton and that Caleb Brewer has announced his voluntary retirement. Brad Steil, Director of Minor League Operations for the Twins, announced the move.

The Twins selected Gilbert in the seventh round of the 2013 First Year Player Draft out of Seton Hall University where he posted a 4-4 record and 2.40 ERA in 27 appearances (one start) with six save. He has made five relief appearances for Elizabethton with a 1-0 record 0.00 ERA and one save, allowing a hit, walking one and striking out seven over 6 IP.

Brewer appeared in 12 games for the Kernels with a 1-1 record, 5.95 ERA and one save. In 20.2 IP, he allowed 28 hits and 17 runs (15 earned) with 10 walks and 18 strikeouts. He was signed by the Twins as a minor league free agent on June 4 after being released from the Atlanta Braves organization.

With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at the MWL maximum of 25 active players, with one player currently on the disabled list.

The Kernels begin a six game home stand on Wednesday, July 24th against the Peoria Chiefs at 6:35 pm. It's a Free Money Wednesday as the Kernels are giving away $1,000 at the main gates with the top cash prize $100. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the upcoming home stand continues through Monday, July 29th.

Morgan Hawk brings you all of the play-by-play on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

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