Davis Activated, Skipworth Joins Wahoos on MLB Rehab Assignment
June 2, 2016 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Cincinnati Reds have announced the following roster change for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos prior to today's game against the Mobile BayBears.
- Rookie Davis, RHP, reinstated from disabled list
- Kyle Skipworth, C, added on MLB rehab assignment
- Chad Wallach, C, placed on disabled list
- Ben Klimesh, RHP, transferred from Billings, placed on disabled list
Rookie Davis was one of the Blue Whaoos most consistent starters when he was played on the disabled list on May 12 with a groin strain. He's 4-1 with a 1.59 ERA, tops among Blue Wahoos starters, through six starts. He has 16 strikeouts against just seven walks. He's allowed more than 1 run just once. He surrendered three runs on just three hits against Chattanooga on May 11, his final start before getting placed on the disabled list. Davis is expected to start tonight's game against the BayBears in Mobile, Ala.
Kyle Skipworth has been on the Reds MLB disabled list since March 31 after having ankle surgery. He will continue his MLB rehab assignment with Pensacola after playing in two games with AAA Louisville. He split the 2015 season, his first with the Reds organization, between the Blue Wahoos and Louisville. He hit .204 with Pensacola and added 11 home runs. He homered in five straight games with the Blue Wahoos from July 10-16.
Chad Wallach goes on the disabled list after being hit in the hand during Wednesday's game on a catcher's interference. He has hit .231 with 3 home runs and 16 RBI.
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have 25 active players on the roster and on MLB rehab assignment.
Celebrate five seasons of baseball in 2016! Enjoy Pensacola's beautiful Blue Wahoos Stadium as a group by contacting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at (850) 934-8444. Follow the team at BlueWahoos.com, facebook.com/PensacolaBlueWahoos and twitter.com/BlueWahoosBBall.
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