Peña Promoted to Advanced-A Wilmington
May 22, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Fredericksburg Nationals News Release
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals announced today that right-handed pitcher Malvin Peña has been promoted to the Advanced-A Wilmington Blue Rocks. The FredNats roster currently stands at 29 players.
Peña, 23, joined the FredNats on May 8 and appeared in three games, going 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA in 6.0 innings. He was the first player to wear the uniform of both the Potomac Nationals and Fredericksburg Nationals.
The FredNats continue their series against the Salem Red Sox tonight at 6:05. Fans can listen live to the radio broadcast on the FredNats Baseball Network with FredNats On Deck beginning at 5:50, or watch a video stream with a subscription to MiLB.tv.
The Fredericksburg Nationals are a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the Low-A East League. They are playing their inaugural 2021 season at the brand new, state-of-the-art FredNats Ballpark located at 42 Jackie Robinson Way next to the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stay up to date with the team online at www.frednats.com and follow the Fredericksburg Nationals on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FXBGNats.
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