MOYA TRADED, IJAMES PROMOTED
Closer racked up 17 saves with a 0.82 ERA for the Generals
Jackson, Tenn. – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a series of roster moves affecting the Generals prior to their game against Mobile Thursday night. Left-handed pitcher Gabriel Moya was traded to Minnesota in exchange for catcher John Ryan Murphy. Additionally, outfielder Stewart Ijames has been promoted to Triple-A Reno. Catcher José Queliz was reinstated from Visalia’s disabled list and promoted to Jackson.
Moya, 22, was in the midst of a stellar season with the Generals. The Mid-Season All-Star went 17-for-17 in save opportunities with a 0.82 ERA in 34 total appearances. He struck out 68 while walking just 12 in 43.2 innings. The lefty has not allowed an earned run since May 1, a span of 24 appearances. Moya’s 14.02 strikeouts per nine innings and .148 average against are both the best among Southern League relievers.
The Diamondbacks signed Moya as a free agent out of Venezuela in 2012. He recently was ranked among Arizona’s top 30 prospects by MLB Pipeline.
Ijames, 28, was with the Generals from the start of 2017. In 52 games, the outfielder hit .220 with six home runs and 20 RBI. He homered twice in Jackson’s 20-5 win over Birmingham April 9. This is the first time Ijames has made it to Triple-A. Arizona signed the former Louisville Cardinal as a non-drafted free agent in 2014.
Queliz, 24, has seen time at three levels this season. Overall, the catcher is hitting .290 with a home run and three runs batted in. He has played in 10 games total, appearing with the Generals along with Class A Advanced Visalia and Class A Kane County. In his first game this season, he homered for Jackson in Biloxi April 26. He was signed by Arizona out of his native Venezueal in 2012.
Jackson’s roster currently stands at 24 active players with three on the disabled list. Queliz will wear No. 30 with the Generals. An updated roster is attached.
Summary
ADD: C #30 José Queliz
DELETE: LHP Gabriel Moya, OF Stewart Ijames
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