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Washington closer Chad Cordero to pitch for Potomac

Published on April 9, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


WOODBRIDGE, Va.- The Washington Nationals have announced today that closer Chad Cordero is expected to make a relief appearance tonight for Class-A Potomac. Cordero's outing comes one night after Washington pitcher Shawn Hill threw five scoreless innings against Myrtle Beach in a rehab start.

The 26-year-old was placed on the 15-day disabled list in March because of right shoulder tendonitis. After two consecutive bullpen sessions this past week in which Cordero felt pain free, the right-hander will be limited to throwing one inning. Cordero has not pitched in a game since Spring Training and hopes to return to Washington on April 11th.

The California native was the second youngest player in Major League history to record 100 saves behind Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez. A former first round draft pick by the Expos in 2003, Cordero will make his first ever appearance with the P-Nats.

Wednesday's match up features game two of a three-game series between the Potomac Nationals and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Former University of Texas pitcher, and Nationals 2007 eighth-round draft pick Adrian Alaniz will make his Potomac debut on the mound opposite Tommy Hanson. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 at G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium.

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