Generals Receive Top Pitching Prospect Diaz

Edwin Diaz transferred to Jackson; Stephen Landazuri promoted to Tacoma

May 14, 2015

Jackson, Tenn. - The Seattle Mariners announced that right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz, the top pitching prospect in the organization, will join the Jackson Generals. Diaz comes to Jackson after a successful stint with the Advanced-A Bakersfield Blaze. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Stephen Landazuri has been promoted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers from the Jackson Generals.

Baseball Prospectus tabbed Diaz as Seattle's No. 5 overall prospect while Baseball America and MLB Pipeline rank the Naguabo, Puerto Rico native at No. 6 and No. 7, respectively. Diaz opened 2015 with the Bakersfield Blaze, going 2-0 with 42 strikeouts and a microscopic 1.70 ERA over seven starts.

He joined the Seattle organization as the 98^th overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft. A third round selection that year, Diaz was also named the 2013 Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year with the Pulaski Mariners.

Landazuri, a member of Jackson's Opening Day roster, worked in the Generals rotation prior to his promotion to Tacoma. He went 0-2 with a 4.61 ERA through six appearances, including shutout starts in three of his first four outings this season.

Prior to the start of the 2015 regular season, Landazuri was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training. He was a 22^nd round pick for the Mariners in 2010 and is moving up to Triple-A for the first time in his professional career.

Jackson's roster remains at 25 active players along with six on the disabled list. Diaz will wear #20 for the Generals.

The Generals host the Biloxi Shuckers tonight and Friday at 7:05 p.m. CT at The Ballpark at Jackson. Tonight's State Farm Wes Harris Dollar Night features $1 prices for general admission tickets, popcorn, hot dogs, 12-oz. Pepsi products and beer. Friday is Prom Night with postgame fireworks, performances by the Kimberlie Helton Band and special cash giveaways for Denny's Free Cash Friday. Tickets are still available by calling (731) 988.5299, stopping by the park or going online to jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.