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Matt Canterino joins Kernels from GCL Twins

August 3, 2019

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Matt Canterino has joined the Kernels from the GCL Twinsl; RHP Cody Laweryson has been assigned to Elizabethton; and INF Yunior Severino has been activated from the 7-day injured list. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Matt Canterino has joined the Kernels from the GCL Twinsl; RHP Cody Laweryson has been assigned to Elizabethton; and INF Yunior Severino has been activated from the 7-day injured list. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the moves.
The Twins selected Canterino in the 2nd round of the 2019 First Year Player Draft out of Rice University. He made two starts for the GCL Twins, posting no record and a 1.80 ERA. In 5 IP, he allowed a run, walked one and struck out six.
Laweryson made one start for the Kernels on August 2nd, allowed two hits, walking one and striking out four over 5 IP. He was selected by the Twins in the 14th round of the 2019 First Year Player Draft out of the University of Maine.
Severino went on the injured list back on April 12th with a left thumb fracture. He has played in seven games for the Kernels, batting .269 (7-26) with an RBI. He was acquired by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on December 8, 2017.

Canterino and Severino are active and available for tonight's 6:35 PM game vs. Burlington. With today's transactions, the Kernels roster is at the MWL maximum of 25 active players, with four players currently on the injured list.
The Kernels begin a four-game homestand tonight at 6:35 PM against the Burlington Bees that continues throught Tuesday, August 6th. Gates open tonight at 5:30 PM.
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