Jorge Polanco activated from DL; Christian Powell assigned to Elizabethton
August 28, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that INF Jorge Polanco has been activated from the 7-day disabled list and that RHP Christian Powell has been assigned to the Elizabethton Twins. Brad Steil, Director of Minor League Operations for the Twins, announced the move.
Polanco went on the DL back on August 16 with a right groin strain. He has played in 111 games for the Kernels this season, batting .307 with four HR, 76 RBI and 31 doubles. The Twins signed Polanco as a non-drafted free agent on July 6, 2009 and he spent last season at Elizabethton where he hit .318 with five HR and 27 RBI in 51 games.
Powell made 14 appearances (10 starts) for the Kernels this season with a 3-5 record and 5.81 ERA. In 62 IP, he allowed 83 hits and 43 runs (40 earned) with 34 walks and 50 strikeouts. The Twins selected him in the 8th round of the 2012 First Year Player Draft and he spent the 2012 season at Elizabethton.
Polanco is active and available for tonight's 6:35 pm game vs. Kane County. With today's transactions, the Kernels roster is at the MWL maximum of 25, with two players currently on the disabled list.
The Kernels continue a seven game home stand tonight at 6:35 pm against the Kane County Cougars. The home stand continues through Friday, August 30th.
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