MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Mitch Garver activated from 7-day disabled list

Published on July 5, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that catcher Mitch Garver has been activated from the 7-day disabled list and that OF Zack Granite has been placed on the 7-day disabled list. Brad Steil, Director of Minor League Operations for the Twins, announced the move.

Garver went on the DL back on June 25th with concussion-like symptoms. In 70 games for the Kernels, he is batting .306 with eight HR, 17 doubles and 47 RBI.

Granite goes on the DL for the second time this season, this time with a left quad strain suffered in the first inning of the Kernels 3-0 win over Beloit on Friday night. In 21 games for the Kernels, he is batting .291 with two doubles, two triples and two RBI.

With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at the Midwest League maximum of 25 active players, with seven players currently on the DL.

The Kernels continue a six game home stand tonight against the Beloit Snappers at 6:35 pm with the gates opening at 5:30 pm. The current home stand continues through Thursday, July 10th.

Morgan Hawk brings 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.

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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