Starter Watson Added, to Start Today
May 19, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
LANSING, Mich. - In conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Lansing Lugnuts have received pitcher Troy Watson from Extended Spring Training and transferred pitcher Joey Pulido to Extended Spring Training.
Watson, 21, was drafted in the 15th round in 2018 from the University of Northern Colorado. In his pro debut with Bluefield, he limited Appalachian League hitters to a .138 average, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.67 ERA in 27 innings.
The Lugnuts (18-23) wrap up a four-game series at 1:05 p.m. in Fort Wayne today, with Watson scheduled to make the start.
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ADD: P Troy Watson, received from Extended Spring.
DELETE: P Joey Pulido, transferred to Extended Spring.
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