Dorta Back, Yepez to Potomac
July 24, 2006 - Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release
The Harrisburg Senators announced today that all-star infielder Melvin Dorta has been returned to the Senators from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals removed Damian Jackson from the disabled list, bumping Dorta back to Harrisburg.
In the few days with the major league team, Dorta appeared in two games. One appearance was as a pinch runner and he was caught stealing and the other as a pinch hitter, he lined to third.
Infielder Marcos Yepez will be sent to Potomac to make room for Dorta. This ends the second trip to Harrisburg this season for Yepez. He has played in a total of four games for Harrisburg in 2006 and is 2 for 10 at the plate with 2 runs scored.
The Senators' roster stands at 23 active players.
Harrisburg will start a seven game road trip tonight in Altoona against the Curve. Harrisburg's next home game will be August 1st against the Curve.
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