2008 MLB Transactions - August 28

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> David Robertson - RP - Yankees</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Yankees optioned RHP Dave Robertson to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Called up for his MLB debut in late June, Robertson had mixed results in 21 relief appearances. His 6.31 ERA was ugly and he struggled with control, but also went 3-0 and struck out 29 batters in 25 2/3 innings.
Aug. 28 - 12:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Alfredo Aceves - SP - Yankees</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Yankees purchased the contract of RHP Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Aceves replaces Dave Robertson in the bullpen after going 8-6 with a 2.62 ERA and 114/27 K/BB ratio in 140 2/3 innings between Single-A, Double and Triple-A spent primarily as a starter. The 25-year-old right-hander was signed by the Yankees after thriving in the Mexican League and could get a few starts down the stretch. He'll wear No. 91 as a tribute to Dennis Rodman. Seriously.
Aug. 28 - 12:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Andrew Carpenter - RP - Phillies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillies optioned RHP Andrew Carpenter to Double-A Reading.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Carpenter was with the team for just 24 hours, as the Phillies wanted an extra arm available following Tuesday night's 14-inning game.
Aug. 28 - 3:10 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Fabio Castro - RP - Phillies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillies recalled LHP Fabio Castro from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Castro will be making his season debut after going 8-4 with a 4.71 ERA and 105/52 K/BB ratio in 120 1/2 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. He made 18 starts and 12 relief appearances in the minors, but will pitch in middle relief for the Phillies initially.
Aug. 28 - 3:12 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>