Weisenburger promoted, Leal added and will start tonight
LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes today, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics: - Pitcher Jack Weisenburger is promoted to Double-A Midland - Pitcher David Leal is received from Low-A Stockton - Outfielder Lester Madden, Jr. is placed on the Injured List The 23-year-old Weisenburger,
LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes today, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics:
- Pitcher Jack Weisenburger is promoted to Double-A Midland
- Pitcher David Leal is received from Low-A Stockton
- Outfielder Lester Madden, Jr. is placed on the Injured List
The 23-year-old Weisenburger, a native of Rockford who was drafted from the University of Michigan in the 20th round in 2019, put himself on the map with a dominating start to the season, earning a promotion. In 13 relief appearances, he notched four saves with a 1.76 ERA, striking out 26 batters while walking four in 15 1/3 innings and holding the league to a .170 batting average. This will be Weisenburger’s first trip to the Double-A level.
His spot is filled on the Lugnuts’ roster by southpaw Leal (pronounced "lee-AL"), 24, who was drafted in the 38th round in 2019 from Louisiana Tech and was 1-1 with a 3.71 ERA in seven appearances, four starts, for Stockton. Most notably, the Houston native struck out 29 batters while walking only one in 26 2/3 innings.
The Lugnuts' roster has 29 active players and four players on the Injured List.
The Lugnuts (17-19) open a six-game homestand vs. the Great Lakes Loons (18-18) tonight at Jackson® Field™. For more information, visit lansinglugnuts.com or call (517) 485-4500.