SL1 Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Wahoos Add Klimesh to Bullpen

Published on July 23, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos received reliever RHP Ben Klimesh from High-A Bakersfield on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, RHP Fabio Castillo has been transferred to Triple-A Louisville.

Klimesh is 4-1 and has a 4.34 ERA on the season for the Blaze. The right-hander has six saves in nine appearances. Klimesh has been very impressive against left-handed hitters; they are hitting just .205 against him on the year. The Cincinnati Reds selected Klimesh in the 15th round of the 2012 draft.

Castillo heads back to Triple-A Louisville for a second time this season. The right-hander posted a 2.35 ERA during his time with the Wahoos. During Castillo's one appearance with Louisville, he did not allow a run over 2.2 innings of work.




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