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Tyler Watson promoted to Fort Myers

June 4, 2018

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that LHP Tyler Watson has been promoted to Fort Myers of the Florida State League. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.Watson has made eight appearances (seven starts) for the Kernels this season,

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that LHP Tyler Watson has been promoted to Fort Myers of the Florida State League. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.
Watson has made eight appearances (seven starts) for the Kernels this season, posting a 2-2 record and 3.96 ERA. In 36.1 IP, he allowed 43 hits and 22 runs (16 earned) with 17 walks and 35 strikeouts. He was acquired by the Twins in a trade with the Washington Nationals in 2017.
A corresponding move was not announced by the Twins. With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at 24 active players, one below the MWL maximum of 25, with six players currently on the DL.

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