Former Woodpecker Bryan Abreu to be Promoted to Houston Astros
Published on July 31, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers News Release
Following reliever Ryan Pressly's transfer to the Injured List, right-handed pitcher Bryan Abreu is expected to join the Houston Astros 25-Man Roster in a corresponding move from Double-A Corpus Christi, joining the bullpen. Abreu will become the first ever former Fayetteville Woodpecker to join a Major League roster.
Abreu, a member of the Opening Day Roster for the Woodpeckers, made three powerful starts for Fayetteville before being promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi, becoming the first Woodpecker promoted to Double-A as well. In his brief time with Fayetteville, the 22-year-old logged a 1-0 record, allowing six earned runs in 14 2/3 innings of work, and coupled it with 25 strikeouts and six walks.
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are the Advanced Single-A affiliate of the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros and play in their Inaugural Season at beautiful Segra Stadium in downtown Fayetteville. Segra Stadium, a $40 million state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, features space for over 5,200 fans, natural grass, a 25x70 LED video scoreboard, six luxury suites, four field boxes, the premium AEVEX Veterans Club level, Healy's Bar and outdoor party deck, a kid's zone, and more. With a rich history of baseball in the city of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, the Woodpeckers are thrilled to write a new chapter with their inaugural campaign on Hay Street. Fans are encouraged to visit FayettevilleWoodpeckers.com to purchase tickets, learn more about the team, and find out about upcoming events and promotions at the ballpark. Fans may also reach the Woodpeckers by visiting the BB&T Box Office in front of Segra Stadium, calling (910) 339-1989, or emailing Woodpeckers@Astros.com.
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