WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts made a handful of roster moves today, as they gear up for the second half of the season.
The Wingnuts added outfielder Leivi Ventura (pronounced LEV-ee), re-signed designated hitter Jose Amado and released outfielder Heath Keel. The Wingnuts also placed infielder David Gates on the disabled list.
Ventura joins the Wingnuts from St. Lucie - the New York Mets Florida State League Team - where he hit .226 with seven home runs in 47 games. Amado, a former Wichita Wrangler as well, is in his second stint with the Wingnuts this season. He was released due to injury, but is now healthy again. He hit .238 in his first stint with the Wingnuts.
The Wingnuts have five games left on their first half schedule. They begin their final home stand of the half tonight at 7:05 p.m. versus the Shreveport Sports. For tickets or more information, please call the Wingnuts at (316) 264-4625.
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