MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Jared Wilson joins Kernels from Extended Spring Training

Published on May 13, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Jared Wilson will join the Kernels from Extended Spring Training and that RHP Christian Powell has been given his unconditional release. Brad Steil, Director of Minor League Operations for the Twins, announced the move.

The Twins selected Wilson in the 19th round of the 2013 First Year Player Draft out of UC Santa Barbara. He made 10 appearances with the GCL Twins last season (three starts) posting a 3-2 record and 5.23 ERA. In 20.2 IP, he allowed 19 hits and 13 runs (12 earned) with 10 walks and 22 strikeouts.

Powell had made 10 relief appearances for the Kernels this season with a 0-1 record and 7.56 ERA. In 16.2 IP he allowed 20 hits and 15 runs (14 earned) with 16 walks and 17 strikeouts.

Wilson is active and available for tonight's 5:05 pm DH with the Peoria Chiefs. With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at the MWL maximum of 25 active players, with five players currently on the DL and one player on the Restricted List.

The Kernels continue a three-day home stand with a doubleheader, consisting of two 7-inning games, with the Peoria Chiefs at 5:05 pm on Tuesday. The teams will also play a doubleheader on Wednesday starting at 5:05 pm.

Morgan Hawk brings you all of the play-by-play on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

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