The Revs signed right-handed pitcher Roberto Sotolongo, 26, before Saturday's game, and he is expected to start tonight against Somerset. Revs head of baseball operations Adam Gladstone acquired the Cuban native in a trade for future considerations with the Victoria Seals of the independent Golden Baseball League. Sotolongo went 2-1 with a 2.68 ERA in 43 2/3 innings. He struck out 28 and walked 15.
Sotolongo takes a spot in the starting rotation vacated by righty Tim Harikkala (tightness in elbow). Expected to miss just one start, Harikkala has now missed two starts. Gladstone said the team has decided to leave Harikkala on the disabled list until the team returns to York in order to avoid setbacks.
In order to make room for Sotolongo, the Revs placed reliever Wes Wilkerson (0-0, 11.57 ERA in three appearances) on the disabled list.
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