
Calvin Faucher placed on 7-day DL
August 17, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Calvin Faucher has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with right elbow tendonitis. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.
Faucher has made 28 relief appearances for the Kernels this season, posting a 4-4 record, 3.42 ERA and three saves. In 52.2 IP, he allowed 48 hits and 25 runs (20 earned) with 33 walks and 53 strikeouts. He was selected by the Twins in the 10th round of the 2017 First Year Player Draft out of UC Irvine.
A corresponding move was not announced by the Twins. With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at 24 active players, one below the MWL maximum of 25, with three players currently on the DL.
The Kernels begin a six-game road trip tomorrow with games at Wisconsin and Beloit. They return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 24th to host Kane County at 6:35 PM.
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