Chen disabled, Nakamura activated

Published on April 13, 2004 under International League (IL1)
Syracuse Mets News Release

Syracuse, NY- The Syracuse SkyChiefs announced today that Left-Handed Pitcher Bruce Chen was placed on the Disabled List. To take Chen's place on the roster, Syracuse activated Right-Handed Pitcher Michael Nakamura.

Nakamura was claimed on waivers last week by the Blue Jays after the Minnesota Twins had Designated Him for Assignment. Nakamura split last season between Triple-A Rochester where he was 6-6 with a 2.99 ERA and the Twins, where he appeared in 12 games where he was 0-0 with a 7.82 ERA.

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