Juan Graterol Promoted to Triple-A Omaha
July 11, 2014 - Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - The Kansas City Royals announced the promotion of catcher/first baseman Juan Graterol to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday, July 11. In a corresponding move, Max Ramirez has been activated from the seven-day disabled list.
Graterol began the 2014 campaign with Northwest Arkansas for the second straight year. He earns his first promotion above Double-A after batting .266 in 50 games for the Naturals this season.
Ramirez returns to a .250/.330/.369 slash line with the Naturals to go along with 2 home runs and 10 RBI in 24 games. Ramirez has been out since June 29 with a right hip strain.
Northwest Arkansas has two more games remaining on their four game road trip at Springfield, concluding Saturday night. The Naturals return to Arvest ballpark to begin an four-game homestand against the Tulsa Drillers beginning Sunday, July 13 at 6:05 p.m. You can catch all live play-by-play action with the Voice of the Naturals Benjamin Kelly on your home for the Naturals 92.1 the Ticket.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.
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