(June 14, 2024 – York, Pa.): York Revolution officials announced today that RHP Moises Lugo has had his contract purchased by Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.
Lugo, 25, has been one of the most dominant relief arms in the league this year, pitching to a 3-0 record with a 1.14 ERA in 15.2 IP this season. The righty struck out 23 hitters while walking just seven, and allowing just 12 hits.
Highlights of Lugo’s season included a nine outing scoreless streak spanning from 4/28-5/26, while he also did not allow a run in his last five outings prior to this signing. Lugo struck out at least one hitter in 14 of his 16 outings this season, including eight outings with multiple strikeouts.
Lugo came to York after six seasons in the San Diego Padres organization, reaching Triple-A El Paso in the previous two seasons. As a Padre minor leaguer, he pitched to a 23-12 record with a 3.69 ERA.
Lugo becomes the fourth Revolution player to have his contract purchased in 2024, joining Mason Martin (Los Angeles Angels), Jamari Baylor (Toronto Blue Jays), and Chris Vallimont (Los Angeles Dodgers).
About the York Revolution:
The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Revolution was Atlantic League Champions in 2010, 2011, and 2017. The 2024 season will be the team’s 17th. Located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way, WellSpan Park hosts all Revolution home games, in addition to myriad events through the entire calendar year. For tickets or more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487) or visit the Revolution online at www.YorkRevolution.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 25-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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