Knights Announce Two Roster Moves Friday
August 4, 2023 - International League (IL)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(NORFOLK, VA) -- The Charlotte Knights announced two roster moves ahead of the team's game five matchup against the Norfolk Tides on Friday from Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.
Catcher Sebastián Rivero was assigned to the Double-A Birmingham Barons today. Rivero, 24, appeared in 58 games with the Knights this season and hit .232 (45-for-194) with 17 runs scored, 11 doubles, one triple, four home runs and 26 RBI. A non-roster invitee to White Sox Major League Spring Training, Rivero was signed as a free agent on December 16, 2022. The Venezuelan native made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals on May 8, 2021.
RHP Caleb Freeman was activated off Double-A Birmingham's injured list and promoted to the Charlotte Knights today. Originally selected by the White Sox in the 15th round of the June 2019 First-Year Player Draft, Freeman posted a 0-0 mark with three saves and a 1.96 ERA in 20 games this season with the Barons (18.1 IP/22 SO).
_Additional notes: RHP Luis Patiño, who was added to Charlotte's active roster on Thursday, will make his Knights debut Friday night and get the start against the Norfolk Tides. Patiño was acquired by the White Sox in a trade with Tampa Bay on August 1. _
International League Stories from August 4, 2023
- Hens Fall 3-1 to Start Weekend - Toledo Mud Hens
- Cal Stevenson Goes Deep for Second Straight Night as IronPigs Drop Slugfest to Buffalo - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Rafaela Homers for Record Fourth-Straight Game in 5-1 Win - Worcester Red Sox
- Stripers Ride Eighth Inning Rally, Beat Indianapolis 5-3 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Sounds' Pitching Dominant in Shutout Win - Nashville Sounds
- Baker Blasts 28th Home Run of Season in Redbirds' Loss to Jumbo Shrimp - Memphis Redbirds
- Bats Win Fourth Straight Over Omaha - Louisville Bats
- Singles And Stolen Bases Send Stripers Over Indians, 5-3 - Indianapolis Indians
- Late Hitting Pushes Jacksonville To 6-2 Win Over Memphis - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Stripers Ride Eighth-Inning Rally, Beat Indianapolis 5-3 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Bisons Use Early Offense for 7-6 Win Over Lehigh Valley - Buffalo Bisons
- Wings Rally Late, Beat RailRiders, 5-3 - Rochester Red Wings
- RailRiders Downed by Red Wings 5-3 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Saints Blanked for Fourth Time this Season, Lose 7-0 to Clippers - St. Paul Saints
- Worcester Surges Late and Hands Syracuse a 5-1 Loss on Friday Night - Syracuse Mets
- Knights Postponed in Norfolk on Friday - Charlotte Knights
- Friday Night's Game vs. Charlotte Postponed - Norfolk Tides
- Winn Named Cardinals MiLB Player of the Month - Memphis Redbirds
- August 4 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mud Hens - Iowa Cubs
- Knights Announce Two Roster Moves Friday - Charlotte Knights
- Capitol Broadcasting Company Announces Increased Equity Stake in North Carolina Courage - Durham Bulls
- 8.4.23 Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (50-54, 17-13) at Gwinnett Stripers (46-58, 13-16) - Indianapolis Indians
- SWB Game Notes - August 4 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Getting to Know the Herd: Tanner Morris - Buffalo Bisons
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - August 4 at Scranton/WB - Rochester Red Wings
- Rochester Red Wings: Homestand Highlights August 8-13 - Rochester Red Wings
- Redbirds Launch Couples Staycation Enter-To-Win Campaign with I Love Memphis Blog - Memphis Redbirds
- Gwinnett Stripers Hosting First Annual "Brewfest at the Ballpark" on October 21 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Jumbo Shrimp, Peak Events LLC to Host Inaugural Jax College Baseball Classic - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- I-Cubs Swept in Double Dip - Iowa Cubs
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.
