Salem Red Sox Make Roster Move

May 4, 2015 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Salem Red Sox News Release

The Salem Red Sox have received RHP Aaron Wilkerson from Low-A Greenville and placed C Jordan Weems on the disabled list. Wilkerson will wear number 20 and is active for tonight's game against the Potomac Nationals.

ADD: RHP Aaron Wilkerson

TO DL: C Jordan Weems

Wilkerson has appeared in five games, starting once, for the Drive in 2015. He is 0-0 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 innings pitched. Wilkerson was signed by the Red Sox as a non-drafted free agent in 2014 from the Grand Prairie Air Hogs of the independent American Association. Wilkerson will appear on a High-A roster for the first time.

Weems has appeared in ten games for the Red Sox in 2015, batting .242 with three doubles and two RBI. Weems last appeared on 5/1 against Potomac, going 1-for-3 with a run scored.

The Red Sox roster sits at the league maximum of 25 players.

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