York acquired former Mets reliever Juan Padilla in a trade with New Hampshire of the independent Can-Am League for future considerations. Padilla (0-1, 2.76 ERA) had 17 saves in New Hampshire.
Padilla returns to York after going 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA and two saves for the second-half champions last season. Recovering from arm surgery last season, Padilla improved as the season progressed and he threw more innings.
The move to re-acquire Padilla illustrates how difficult a season it has been for the Revs. Padilla is the 45th player and 23rd pitcher activated by the club this season -- both qualify for franchise records. Even the 2007 expansion club didn't use as many players as this year's squad.
Juan Padilla loves the Community Cup.