Sand Gnats Make Roster Changes Over The Weekend
Published on July 7, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Sand Gnats (7-10) made some roster moves over the weekend, losing one pitcher to St. Lucie and adding two pitchers and an outfielder. RHP Nick Carr, who was sent down from St. Lucie in mid-June, was recalled to High-A on Saturday.
Joining the Sand Gnats are right-handed pitchers Rhiner Cruz and Junior Guerra. Cruz started the '08 campaign in Brooklyn while Guerra was on a rehab assignment in Kingsport.
Cruz, 21, made six relief appearances during his short stay in Brooklyn, posting a 0-0 record with a 3.72 ERA. He struck out 13 batters in 9.2 innings worked. Last season, the Santo Domingo, D.R. native played for the DSL Mets, GCL Mets and Kingsport. With the K-Mets, Cruz was 1-1 with a 0.71 ERA in 11 outings.
Guerra, 23, was making a rehab assignment in Kingsport at the time of his call up. In three appearances he had no record with a 2.25 ERA. Originally signed by the Braves in 2001 as a catcher, he was converted to a pitcher in 2006 before being released by the Braves in 2007. The Mets signed him in October of 2007. At three different levels in 2006, Guerra was 0-2 with a 6.59 ERA.
Rejoining the Sand Gnats is outfielder/second baseman Michael Parker. Parker spent a majority of the first half in Savannah, playing in 34 games and hitting .198. The Boston, Mass. native will provide depth in the Sand Gnats infield with the departure of Jake Eigsti to Brooklyn. In four games with the Cyclones, Parker hit .071.
The Gnats open up an eight-game home swing beginning tonight at Historic Grayson Stadium. The Northern Division West Virginia Power make their only trip to Savannah in '08 for a four-game set. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m.
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