Sand Gnat Nick Waechter promoted to St. Lucie
Published on July 11, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Savannah Sand Gnats reliever Nick Waechter has been promoted to High-A St. Lucie, the New York Mets announced today. The 23-year-old Waechter will report to St. Lucie later today.
In 21 appearances this season, Waechter posted a 2-0 record with a 2.91 ERA with three saves. The Tenmile, Ore., native has come on strong as of late, allowing just 2 runs in his last 16.0 innings pitched. This will be Waechter's second stint in St. Lucie as the right hander was called up at the end of last season.
To replace Waechter on the roster, right-handed pitcher Manuel Olivares has been called up from Brooklyn. Olivares pitched in one game with Savannah in 2008, allowing 0 runs and 1 hit in 2.1 innings. At Brooklyn, the Maracay, Venezuela, native went 0-2 with a 4.02 ERA in 15.2 innings.
In another move, right-hander Jacobo Neguilis was released yesterday by the Mets. Neguilis had been on Savannah's disabled list since April 25.
The Gnats and Lexington Legends begin a four-game series at 7 p.m. tonight. It's a Fireworks Friday, with postgame fireworks presented by KIX96. RHP Brant Rustich (1-4, 5.34) takes the ball for Savannah while RHP Leandro Cespedes (2-5, 4.94) starts for Lexington. It's also Garden City Community Night presented by the MPC and AT&T The Real Yellow Pages Night at the ballpark. For tickets and more information, visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150.
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