Andy Otero Promoted to Triple-A Nashville
LHP Andy Otero has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville from the Biloxi Shuckers, the Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday. This is the first promotion to Triple-A in Otero’s career. An updated Shuckers’ roster can be found here. A native of Panama, Otero was signed by the Brewers as a free
LHP Andy Otero has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville from the Biloxi Shuckers, the Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday. This is the first promotion to Triple-A in Otero’s career.
An updated Shuckers’ roster can be found here.
A native of Panama, Otero was signed by the Brewers as a free agent on May 7, 2021 and was assigned to the Shuckers on May 20. Otero allowed just two earned runs in his first eight appearances as a reliever before converting to a starting role for Biloxi on June 25.
In four games as a starter, Otero went 2-0, 2.37 ERA, twirling five one-hit innings on July 1 at Pensacola before tying a career-best six innings pitched on July 7 against Birmingham. Originally signed by the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent in 2009, Otero was a member of Panama’s Caribbean Series winning team in 2018-19 and was named to the Caribbean Series All-Star team for his efforts.
Biloxi continues a six-game series against the Mississippi Braves on Wednesday night. LHP Leo Crawford (1-5, 6.25) is set to start for the Shuckers against M-Braves’ RHP Victor Vodnik (0-2, 4.50) for a 6:35 pm first pitch. The game can be heard locally on Cruisin’ WGCM AM 1240/FM 100.9, online here or on the MiLB App.
Individual tickets are on sale now and promotions for July can be found here. Full Shuck Nation Membershipsand Half Shell Shuck Nation Memberships, flex plans and group outings are available by calling 228-233-3465 and selecting Option 3.
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