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MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Jose Martinez placed on 7-day Injured List

August 5, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Jose Martinez has been placed on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to August 3rd, with a lower back strain. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the moves.

Martinez has made 29 relief appearances for the Kernels, posting an 8-3 record, 3.21 ERA and one save. In 53.1 IP, he allowed 37 hits and 21 runs (19 earned) with 25 walks and 39 strikeouts. He was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on August 3, 2013.

A corresponding move was not announced by the Twins. With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at 24 active players, one below the MWL maximum of 25, with five players currently on the injured list.

The Kernels are in the midst of a four-game homestand that continues tonight at 6:35 PM against the Burlington Bees with the gates opening at 5:30 PM. The homestand continues through Tuesday, August 6th.

Chris Kleinhans-Schulz and Morgan Hawk bring 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. Fans may also stream all 70 Kernels home game and selected road games via a MiLB.TV subscription. Visit www.milb.com for MiLB.TV subscription information.

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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