Fan Favorite Leblebijian Rejoins Lugnuts

Published on June 4, 2015 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release

LANSING, Mich. - In conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Lansing Lugnuts have placed infielder Justin Atkinson on the 7-day Disabled List and received infielder Jason Leblebijian from A-Advanced Dunedin.

Leblebijian, 24, played 12 games in 2012 with the Lugnuts, 50 games for the Lugs in 2013 and 100 games in Lansing in 2014 - equaling a full 162-game season at the Class Single-A level. In the process, he has seen action at first base, second base, shortstop, third base and made two appearances on the mound. The Bradley product began this season in Dunedin, batting .171 in 20 contests.

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