MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Brusdar Graterol and David Banuelos activated from 7-day disabled list

Published on June 6, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Brusdar Graterol and C David Banuelos have been activated from the 7-day disabled list and INF Ben Rodriguez has been placed on the 7-day DL with an undisclosed injury. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.

Graterol went on the DL back on May 30th. He has made five starts for the Kernels this season, posting a 2-1 record and 1.78 ERA. In 17 IP, he allowed 12 hits and seven runs (five earned) with six walks and 36 strikeouts. He was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on August 29, 2014.

Banuelos went on the DL back on May 28th with a lower back strain. He is batting .147 (14-95) in 28 games for the Kernels this season with a HR and 6 RBI.

Rodriguez is batting .237 (27-114) in 35 games for the Kernels with 3 HR and 12 RBI. He was selected by the Twins in the 38th round of the 2017 First Year Player Draft out of Pepperdine.

Graterol and Banuelos are active and available for today's 12:05 PM home game against Beloit. With today's transactions, the Kernels roster is at 25 active players, one below the MWL maximum of 25, with four players currently on the DL.

The Kernels are in the midst of a five-game, three-day home stand that continues today at 12:05 PM against the Beloit Snappers. Gates open at 11:00 AM and the home stand continues through Thursday, June 7th.

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