Derek Molina rejoins Kernels from Elizabethton

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Derek Molina will rejoin the Kernels from Elizabethton and LHP Bryan Sammons has been promoted to Fort Myers. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.
Molina was assigned to the Elizabethton roster on May 13th. He made seven relief appearances for the Kernels, posting a 1-0 record and 4.05 ERA. In 13.1 IP, he allowed 12 hits and eight runs (six earned) with nine walks and 15 strikeouts. He was selected by the Twins in the 14th round of the 2017 First Year Player Draft out of Merced (CA) CC.
Sammons made 15 starts for the Kernels, posting a 5-5 record and 2.32 ERA. In 85.1 IP, he allowed 71 hits and 27 runs (22 earned) with 22 walks and 75 strikeouts. He was selected by the Twins in the 8th round of the 2017 First Year Player Draft out of Western Carolina.

Molina is active and available for tonight's 6:05 PM game at Great Lakes. With today's transaction, the Kernels roster is at the MWL maximum of 25 active players, with two players currently on the DL.
The Kernels continue a six-game Eastern Division road trip tonight at 6:05 PM at Great Lakes. They return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, July 25th to host Clinton at 6:35 PM with the gates opening at 5:30 PM.
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