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Roster Update: Cross placed on the DL; Yamamoto activated

RHP Colton Cross was placed on the DL and RHP Jordan Yamamoto was activated
May 11, 2017

LYNCHBURG, VA - The Milwaukee Brewers announced a series of roster transactions today with two affecting the Carolina Mudcats active roster. The moves include the placement of pitcher Colton Cross on the disabled list (as of May 9) and the activation of pitcher Jordan Yamamoto off of the disabled list.

LYNCHBURG, VA - The Milwaukee Brewers announced a series of roster transactions today with two affecting the Carolina Mudcats active roster. The moves include the placement of pitcher Colton Cross on the disabled list (as of May 9) and the activation of pitcher Jordan Yamamoto off of the disabled list.

Cross, 24, was 0-2 with a 15.68 ERA and nine strikeouts over 10.1 innings and eight relief appearances at the time of the announcement. He last pitched on May 5 versus Frederick where he allowed two runs and one hit in 0.2 innings pitched.
Yamamoto, 20, returns to the Mudcats after landing on the disabled list back on April 15. His only appearance this season came on April 11 in Wilmington where he started and pitched through 5.0 scoreless innings with six hits allowed and two strikeouts.
The Mudcats roster is currently at 25 active players with three on the disabled list. 
In summary:
5/11 - RHP Jordan Yamamoto activated off the disabled list
5/11 - RHP Colton Cross placed on the DL, effective May 9
The Carolina Mudcats are the proud new Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are in their 27th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. 
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