Sand Gnats Make Roster Moves
August 25, 2008 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - RHP Junior Guerra has been promoted to High-A St Lucie and RHP Brant Rustich has been placed on the disabled list, the New York Mets announced Sunday. Right-handed pitchers Michael Olmsted and Phillips Orta have been promoted from Rookie-level Kingsport to replace Guerra and Rustich with Savannah.
Guerra, 23, was stellar in 10 appearances with the Sand Gnats, going 1-1 with 2 saves and a 1.75 ERA. The right-hander recorded 34 strikeouts against just 2 walks in 10 appearances. The San Felix, Venezuela native was signed by the Mets as a non-drafted free agent in 2007.
Rustich, from San Diego, Calif., went 3-4 with a 3.62 ERA in 20 appearances (8 starts) with the Gnats. The 23-year-old suffered a right arm stress fracture.
Olmsted, 21, made two starts with the Gulf Coast Mets before being promoted to Kingsport. The Huntington Beach, Calif. native went 1-1 with a 1.83 ERA in four starts with the K-Mets. Olmsted was selected by the Mets in the ninth round of the 2007 draft. Olmstead will be Savannah's starting pitcher tonight in Charleston.
Orta, from Bolivar, Ven., went 4-4 with a 2.05 ERA in 14 games (3 starts) with the K-Mets. The 22-year-old was selected by the Mets in the 10th round of the 2006 draft. Orta appeared in one game with Savannah in 2007.
The Gnats begin their final road trip of the season tonight in Charleston, S.C. They return home for a season-ending three-game homestand with the RiverDogs on Saturday with Fan Appreciation Night. For tickets and more information, call 912.351.9150 or visit www.sandgnats.com.
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