{WICHITA, Kan.} — Wichita Wingnuts' outfielder Brent Clevlen has been purchased by the Cincinnati Reds' organization.
Clevlen, who spent parts of four seasons in the Major Leagues, signed with the Wingnuts in late-April. The 27-year old Clevlen hit two home runs in four Spring Training games, and is expected to report to Triple-A Louisville.
Clevlen is now the ninth Wingnuts player purchased by a Major League organization, and the fifth in 2011.
All-Time Wingnuts Signed by Major League Organizations
2008 - OF Dustan Mohr, Colorado Rockies
2010 - RHP Will Savage, Los Angeles Dodgers
2010 - RHP Ben Graham, Washington Nationals
2010 - LHP Justin Dowdy, Tampa Bay Rays
2011 - OF Ryan Patterson, Arizona Diamondbacks
2011 - LHP Dustin Pease, San Diego Padres
2011 - RHP Cephas Howard, Texas Rangers
2011 - OF Kenny Gilbert, Chicago White Sox
2011 - OF Brent Clevlen, Cincinnati Reds
The Wingnuts also trimmed their roster to 21 players after Saturday's practice session. The team released infielder Jason Diaz, catcher Ben Harty, as well as pitchers John Holdzkom, David Miller, and Anthony Shawler. The Wingnuts may add up to 23 players in time for their season opener on Thursday. American Association rosters must be cut down to 22 after the first two weeks of the regular season.
