Driskill and Cornell Released
August 15, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Fredericksburg Nationals News Release
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Washington Nationals announced on Sunday that right-handed pitcher Tanner Driskill and outfielder Zach Cornell have been released.
Driskill, 25, went 0-1 with a 4.70 earned run average in 13 relief appearances with the FredNats. He struck out 19 batters in 23.0 innings and was 2-for-2 in save opportunities.
Cornell, 23, batted .175 with four runs batted in over 18 games with the FredNats.
The active roster currently stands at 28.
The Fredericksburg Nationals wrap up their series against the Salem Red Sox on Sunday night. First pitch from FredNats Ballpark is scheduled for 6:05. Fans can listen live to a free radio broadcast on the FredNats Baseball Network, or watch Fredericksburg's live video broadcast with a subscription to MiLB.tv.
The Fredericksburg Nationals are a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the Low-A East League. They are playing their inaugural 2021 season at the brand new, state-of-the-art FredNats Ballpark located at 42 Jackie Robinson Way next to the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stay up to date with the team online at www.frednats.com and follow the Fredericksburg Nationals on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FXBGNats.
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