McIntyre promoted, Pineda added, two placed on IL

The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes today, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics:

- Pitcher Aiden McIntyre is promoted to Double-A Midland
- Pitcher Leudeny Pineda is received from Extended Spring Training
- Pitchers Brady Basso and Rafael Kelly placed on the Injured List

After serving as a starter in previous seasons, the 25-year-old McIntyre excelled in Lansing in his first season out of the bullpen. In 17 appearances, he allowed only three earned runs in 21 1/3 innings for a 1.27 ERA, striking out 31 batters while issuing five walks (one intentional) and limiting the opposition to a .182 average. McIntyre was acquired by the Athletics as a 22nd-round selection from Holy Names University (Oakland, Calif.) in 2018. This will be his first trip to the Double-A level.

A native of Azua, Dominican Republic, the 25-year-old Pineda was selected in the 26th round in 2018 from ASA College Miami. He appeared at three different levels in 2019, pitching for the rookie-level AZL A’s, the Short-Season Vermont Lake Monsters, and, for one four-inning appearance, the High-A Stockton Ports. He starts this afternoon for the Lugnuts in his season debut, becoming the 12th different Lansing starting pitcher in 2021.

View the updated Lugnuts roster, with 28 active players and five players on the Injured List.

With Pineda on the mound, the Lugnuts (20-21) host the Great Lakes Loons (20-21) at 1:05 p.m. at Jackson® Field™ on a special Father’s Day – Capital City Market Kids Day, with Kids Run the Bases after the game. A Nuts win would clinch the team’s first series victory of the year. For more information, visit lansinglugnuts.com or call (517) 485-4500.