MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kevin Marnon promoted to Fort Myers

August 11, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that LHP Kevin Marnon has been promoted to Fort Myers. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.

Marnon made 11 relief appearances for the Kernels this season, posting a 2-0 record and 1.90 ERA while going a perfect 3 for 3 in save chances. In 23.2 IP, he allowed 16 hits and six runs (five earned) with six walks and 29 strikeouts. He was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on August 1, 2017 out of Ball State.

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

The Kernels begin a two-game commuter series tonight at 6:30 PM at Quad Cities. They return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday, August 13th to host Quad Cities at 6:35 PM.

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