Padres Recall Thatcher, Place Peavy On Disabled List
Published on May 20, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - The San Diego Padres today placed right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to May 15) with a right elbow strain and recalled Portland left-handed pitcher Joe Thatcher.
The 26-year-old Thatcher has made two relief appearances with the Beavers, posting a 9.00 ERA (2er, 2.0ip) with four strikeouts and one walk. The left-hander began the season with the Padres and went 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA (13er, 17.1ip), 12 strikeouts and seven walks in 16 relief appearances before he was optioned to Portland on May 11.
Peavy, 26, is 4-3 with one complete game and a 2.91 ERA (19er, 58.2ip) in nine starts for the Padres this season. The 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner ranks third among National League pitching leaders with 60 strikeouts.
Pacific Coast League Stories from May 20, 2008
- Express steam past 'Topes 8-4 - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Oklahoma 8 New Orleans 2 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Z's lose in Oklahoma - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Sounds Fall To Redbirds, 4-1 - Nashville Sounds
- Padres Recall Thatcher, Place Peavy On Disabled List - Portland Beavers
- Ramos Strong as Beavers Even Series - Portland Beavers
- Sidewinders Stymied in Portland - Tucson Sidewinders
- Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes - Oklahoma City Comets
- Nunez Joins Zephyrs; Clark's Season Ends - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Royals Game Notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Tracy's big night gives Sidewinders third straight win - Tucson Sidewinders
- Tracy, Sidewinders Edge Portland with Late Rally - Tucson Sidewinders
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 Portland Beavers Stories
- Statement from Merritt Paulson regarding ownership of the Portland Beavers
- Beavers, Timbers Community Fund Again Recognized by Corporate Philanthropy Awards
- Beavers Win Final Game at PGE Park in Dramatic Fashion
- Young, Geer Combine on Three-Hitter as Beavers Beat 51's
- Portland held to four hits in 9-1 loss
