Samy Natera Jr. Promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake
SL Rocket City Trash Pandas

Samy Natera Jr. Promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake

Published on August 26, 2025 under Southern League (SL)
Rocket City Trash Pandas News Release


MADISON, Ala. - The Angels announced on Tuesday that Rocket City Trash Pandas reliever Samy Natera Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Trash Pandas reliever Samy Natera Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday after emerging as one of the hottest arms in Double-A. The left-hander has allowed just one run over his last nine outings, going 1-0 with a 0.93 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and only two walks in 9.2 innings while holding opponents to a .176 average and a 0.83 WHIP. Overall, Natera has been a workhorse for Rocket City, tied for the Southern League lead with 41 appearances and tied for eighth with eight saves. He leaves the Pandas with a 4-1 record, 2.64 ERA, and 68 strikeouts across 47.2 innings, limiting opponents to a .183 average.

A native of Juarez, Mexico, the Angels' No. 16 prospect was selected in the 17th round of the 2022 Draft out of New Mexico State. After spending 2024 with High-A Tri-City and debuting late in the year following an IL stint, he opened 2025 with Rocket City and earned his first win on April 5 vs. Birmingham.

The Trash Pandas open their penultimate series of the year tonight against Columbus at Toyota Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm with LHP Mitch Farris (2-8, 4.57) starting for the Trash Pandas. Fans can watch live on WAAY-TV "MORE" 31.6, Bally Sports Live, and MiLB.tv, or listen on Talk Radio WZZN 97.7 HD-2.

Tickets are available starting at just $8 for general admission and $16 for field-level seats. They can be purchased online at tptix.com. Fans can also purchase tickets in person during regular business hours at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office or by calling 256-325-1403, option 1. Fans can book their group outings for the 2025 season by visiting trashpandasgroups.com or calling the Group Sales Department directly at (256) 325-1403, option 2.

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