The Potomac Nationals announce first baseman Steve Mortimer has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to April 21 and receive catcher Russ Cleveland from Extended Spring Training.
Additionally, the Nationals welcome RHP Dan Foli who was also promoted from Extended Spring Training to fill the spot left vacant when Jason Stevenson was placed on the voluntarily retired list on April 17.
Mortimer got hit it in the second game of last Wednesday’s double header against Lynchburg but played the remainder of the win for the P-Nats. Mortimer, who began the season with a four-game hitting streak, is batting .256 on the season and is tied for the league lead in home runs with three.
Cleveland, who was originally drafted by the Tigers in the 12th round of the 1998 draft, spent last season with Lakeland batting .274 with two home runs and 10 RBI before getting his release. The native of Las Vegas, Nev. signed with the Nationals during Spring Training.
Foli makes the move from the Mets organization where he spent the last two seasons. He was 5-2 with six saves while pitching for St. Lucie where fellow Potomac National Kole Strayhorn spent part of last season. Originally drafted by the Cubs in 2001, the Jacksonville, Fla., native was also signed by the Nationals in Spring Training.
Post a Comment