Expos disable RHP John Patterson, Recall RHP T.J. Tucker from Edmonton
Published on April 28, 2004 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Edmonton Trappers News Release
The Montreal Expos today placed right-handed pitcher John Patterson on the 15-Day Disabled List with a right groin strain and recalled right-handed pitcher T.J. Tucker from Triple-A Edmonton. Vice President and General Manager Omar Minaya made the announcement.
Tucker makes his return to the majors since going 2-3 with a 4.73 ERA in 45 games (seven starts) for Montreal last season. The 25-year-old was 2-0 with a 4.50 ERA in four starts for Edmonton at the time of his promotion.
Patterson, 26, was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks for left-handed pitcher Randy Choate on March 25. In four starts for the Expos, Patterson is 1-2 with a 3.57 ERA, striking out 21 batters in 22.2 innings of work.
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