WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired right-handed pitcher Victor Capellan from the Joplin Blasters in exchange for cash.
Capellan is 2-1 with seven saves and a 2.37 ERA this season. He’s also struck out 44 batters in 38 innings while allowing just 22 hits.
The 29-year-old finished second in the American Association with 53 appearances last year.
Capellan was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2007. The Dominican Republic product reached the Triple-A level with the Reno Aces in 2012.
Capellan replaces right-handed pitcher Kyle Lotzkar who has announced his retirement. The 27-year-old Canadian was 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 18 relief appearances this season. His last stint on the mound came in Thursday’s 9-7 loss to the Wichita Wingnuts. Lotzkar gave up two runs off one hit in 1.1 innings of work.
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