First-Rounder Anthony Seigler to Join RiverDogs

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The New York Yankees have announced that catcher Anthony Seigler, the Yankees' first-round draft pick in 2018, has been called up to Class A Charleston, joining the RiverDogs on their current road trip on Monday in Rome.
Seigler, the 23^rd overall pick in last year's draft, is rated the Yankees' No. 6 prospect per the MLB Pipeline and the second-highest graded position player in the organization, second only to No. 1 overall Estevan Florial. The ambidextrous hitter and thrower opened the 2019 season in Extended Spring Training after spending last season in rookie ball, batting .266/.379/.342 with a home run and 9 RBI in 24 games between the Pulaski Yankees and the Gulf Coast League.
The Cartersville, Ga. native becomes the first Yankees first-round selection to join the RiverDogs since outfielder Blake Rutherford (18^th overall) opened the 2017 season with Charleston. Aside from Rutherford, Seigler is the highest drafted player to suit up for the RiverDogs since No. 1 overall pick Delmon Young dressed for Dogs in 2004 during the club's final season as a Tampa Bay affiliate.
Seigler will join a RiverDogs roster that already features the Yankees' second-round pick from the 2018 class, catcher Josh Breaux. The mid-season All-Star selection is currently on Charleston's 7-day injured list, where he has resided since May 23.
In a corresponding move, infielder Mitchell Robinson was transferred to Extended Spring Training.

 

With just a half-game lead on second place Lexington, the RiverDogs (34-29) start a crucial three-game road trip on Monday night in Rome. Seigler and the RiverDogs will face rehabbing Major Leaguer Dallas Keuchel; the former Cy Young Award winner will make his first start with the Braves since signing as a free agent. Charleston will throw right-hander Luis Gil (2-3, 2.08) in opposition against the southpaw. Fans can catch the game on WTMA 1250 AM in the tri-county area and online streaming on the RiverDogs' TuneIn radio station. First pitch is at 7 p.m.
Fans can "Make Fun" with the RiverDogs all season long down at The Joe. Single-game tickets, including options to the Riley Park Club, are now available at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). A full schedule and list of game times for the 2019 season is available at riverdogs.com.
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