57.25 Blazers Call Up Three As Rosters Expand

[Bob Breum]

With rosters expanding this week, the Blazers called up three players from AAA New Jersey to give them additional depth for their stretch run.

1B Carlos Arroyo was the Devils' team captain this season. Playing first base, he hit .333/.436/623 with 30 home runs, 83 RBIs, and 93 runs scored. Since joining the big league club, he has continued to hit well, with a .304/.429/.522 slash line as the team's regular first baseman against right-handed pitching while Montreal awaits the return of Lineu Aldo from injury.

Also added to the active roster were IF Carlos 'Big Stick' Benítez and OF John Oliver. The right-handed Benítez can play any infield position well. The left-handed Oliver plays all three outfield positions, with center field as his natural position.

[BaseClogger]

Do these guys reduce the average age of your roster? LOL

[Bob Breum]

Do these guys reduce the average age of your roster? LOL

According to the report in-game, the average age of our hitters is 32.8, so these guys fall right in line with that at 31/32/32. Perhaps just a smidge.