Jose Bierd Promoted to St. Lucie
Published on August 8, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Right-handed pitcher Jose Bierd has been promoted to High-A St. Lucie, the New York Mets announced today. He becomes the seventh Sand Gnat from the Opening Day roster to earn a promotion this season.
Bierd, 23, went 3-1 with a 3.20 ERA and 8 saves in 50.2 innings for the Sand Gnats. He also registered 41 strikeouts to just 16 walks in those 50.2 innings. The Santo Domingo, D.R. native began the season with Savannah after spending 2007 with Kingsport. This will be his first appearance in High-A.
Replacing Bierd on the Sand Gnats roster will be RHP Brad Burns, who was activated off of the disabled list today. He had been sidelined since July 2 with a right elbow impingement. Also returning to the active roster is Richard Pena. Pena was struck in the face during an at-bat in Greensboro on July 17 and received 27 stitches to his face. To make room for Pena on the active roster, B.J. Hubbert has been placed on the Kingsport roster.
The Gnats (21-23) play a doubleheader with the Columbus Catfish tonight beginning at 5 p.m. It's Fireworks Friday presented by KIX96, Islands Community Night sponsored by St. Joseph's/Candler and Alzheimer's Association Night at Historic Grayson stadium. For tickets and more information call 912-351-9150 or visit www.sandgnats.com.
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