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Jonathan DePalmer is turning heads by putting up some spectacular numbers and today he collected the American League Rookie of the Month Award.
The 24-year-old Kansas City starting pitcher threw 37 innings in April, registering a 3-1 record, 2.92 ERA, 31 strikeouts and 11 walks.
Transactions & Injuries
Monday, April 2nd , 2040
RF Jimmy Goodman was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: broken hamate bone. He's expected to miss about 2-3 months.
Purchased the contract of RF Esteban Medina from Triple A Omaha.
Thursday, April 5th , 2040
Sent RP B.J. Heaton to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Monday, April 9th , 2040
Sent RP Jon Hall to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Minor League News
When Bobby Nickelberry stepped up to the plate in April he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Texas League Batter of the Month award.
The young Northwest Arkansas right fielder posted a .432 batting average with 10 home runs, 31 RBIs and scored 18 runs. Nickelberry also worked pitchers for 9 walks to post a .494 on-base percentage.
In April Northwest Arkansas starter Ben Lane confused hitters all month long. Last month's Texas League Pitcher of the Month took home the trophy as he collected a 4-0 record in 4 starts.
The 20-year-old Lane added 29 strikeouts in 28.1 innings and 8 walks to his season record and compiled a 0.64 ERA. Other clubs hit .090 against him.