PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes Activate Johnson: Smith to Chattanooga

Published on August 14, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes activated right-handed pitcher Blake Johnson from the disabled list today, August 14. Johnson was placed on the disabled list with a right elbow inflammation on July 4. In a corresponding move, right-handed reliever Steve Smith was sent to Double-A Chattanooga.

Johnson has made 16 starts this season for Albuquerque, posting a 6-5 record with a 4.18 ERA (39 ER/84.0 IP) and 70 strikeouts. The Baton Rouge native is in his second year with the Isotopes. Before going on the DL he led Albuquerque's pitching staff with the most starts, innings pitched and strikeouts this season.

Smith rejoined the Isotopes on July 27 and will be making his second stint with Chattanooga this year. The former University of New Mexico Lobo made 13 appearances for the Lookouts, three starts, going 1-3 with a 6.61 ERA (24 ER/32.2 IP). The righty first joined Albuquerque from Single-A Ogden on May 5. The 6-foot-2 hurler is 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA (12ER/29.0IP) and 21 strikeouts as an Isotope this season, his first at the Triple-A level.

The Isotopes and Bees take the field today with the first pitch at 6:35 PM for game three of their four-game series. Southpaw Jonathan Sanchez (5-5, 4.63) will toe the rubber for Albuquerque against Salt Lake's righty Matt Shoemaker (9-13, 5.03). Catch all of the game action on 610 AM "The Sports Animal" with Josh Suchon on the call.

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