MWL Lansing Lugnuts

Cushing Pushed to Double-A, Berríos Joins from Stockton

Published on August 20, 2021 under Midwest League (MWL)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release


The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes today, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics:

- Pitcher Jack Cushing promoted to Double-A Midland - Pitcher Osvaldo Berríos received from Low-A Stockton

Cushing, 24, excelled with the Lugnuts after arriving from Low-A on June 29, leading Lansing to seven wins in eight games pitched (seven starts), with a 2.74 ERA in 46 innings, walking ten while striking out 48. His finest moment came at Dow Diamond in his second start, July 9, throwing a seven-inning complete game with nine strikeouts in a 2-1 victory over the Great Lakes Loons. The right-hander was drafted by Oakland in the 22nd round in 2019 from Georgetown University; this is his first trip to Double-A.

Berríos was selected in the 20th round in 2017 from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School, which also produced Houston Astros All-Star Carlos Correa. The 22-year-old right-hander posted a 5.97 ERA in 16 appearances, 11 starts, with Low-A Stockton, striking out 70 batters while walking 20 in 75 1/3 innings.

Berríos is scheduled to start tonight in his Lugnuts debut, as the Nuts (44-49) play the fourth game of a six-game series at Great Lakes (49-44, High-A affiliate - Dodgers). He becomes the 18th different Lugnuts starting pitcher this year and the 53rd different Lugs player in 2021.

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