EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

RHP Dan Klein Heads to DL in Day of Player Movement

Published on June 8, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox announce a series of roster moves effective yesterday. RHP Dan Klein was placed on the 7 Day Disabled List, RHP Jose Diaz was transferred to class Triple-A Norfolk, LHP Pedro Viola was transferred to Bowie from the Baltimore Orioles and RHP Armando Gabino was transferred to Bowie from class Triple-A Norfolk. With the moves, the Baysox have 24 active players on their 24-man roster.

Klein has appeared in nine games for the Baysox this season, going 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA over 16.2 innings pitched. He has struck out 16 batters while allowing 14 hits and three walks. He is eligible to come off the disabled list Monday, June 13.

Diaz appeared in 25 games for Bowie, going 0-2 with a 1.48 ERA and an Eastern League-leading 17 saves in 19 opportunities. The right-hander struck out 28 batters in 24.1 innings of work.

Viola appeared in one game for the Orioles, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings of relief against the Seattle Mariners. He struck out two batters and did not allow a hit or a walk. The left-hander appeared in 18 games for the Baysox this season, going 3-1 with a 1.64 ERA over 22.0 innings of work.

Gabino pitched in 17 games in relief for the Norfolk Tides, going 1-2 with a 3.48 ERA. He walked 20 batters and struck out 22 over 31.0 innings. He last pitched for Bowie in April of last season, when he went 0-0 with one save in two appearances with a 4.15 ERA over 4.1 innings.




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