Key Reassigned to Hammerheads

Published on May 10, 2003 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Carolina Mudcats News Release

Zebulon, NC --- The Florida Marlins have reassigned LHP Chris Key to the Jupiter Hammerheads while assigning RHP Aaron Small to the Carolina Mudcats effective Saturday, May 10.

Key, who was promoted to the Mudcats on May 6, appeared in one game with Carolina, working two shutout innings.

Small will meet the Mudcats in Mobile, AL Saturday and pitch in relief of starter Marty McLeary that night. Small, a 31-year-old right-hander, has pitched in the major leagues with five different teams, including 1/3 of an inning with the Atlanta Braves last season.

The Mudcats roster sits at 22 players, one below the Southern League maximum.

Carolina League Stories from May 10, 2003

• Carolina Batters Mobile, 7-1 - Carolina Mudcats
• Keys Topple Hillcats for First Time This Season, 9-5 - Frederick Keys
• Warthogs set season highs in 18-4 win on Saturday - Winston-Salem Dash
• Key Reassigned to Hammerheads - Carolina Mudcats

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Carolina Mudcats Stories

• Made Named Brewers Minor League Player of the Year
• Gottschall Named Carolina League Athletic Trainer of the Year
• Mudcats Well Represented on Carolina League Postseason All-Star Team
• Mudcats Close 35th and Final Season with Victory at Fredericksburg
• Mudcats Shut out at Fredericksburg