Apr 28, 2013 2 min read

Vidal Nuno became the second former Wild Things player to make it to the major leagues when he was promoted Saturday by the New York Yankees.

The Yankees placed starting pitcher Ivan Nova on the disabled list and replaced him on the roster with the left-handed Nuno. Nova left his start Friday night against Toronto with elbow pain.

Nuno impressed in spring training as a non-roster invitee in major league camp and wasn’t sent to the minors until the final cut.

Assigned to Class AAA, Nuno had a 2-0 record with a 1.54 ERA in four starts. He struck out 26 batters and walked only two in 23 1/3 innings.

Nuno was the Wild Things’ opening day starter in 2011. He made six starts with Washington before having his contract purchased by New York, and since then has made an amazing rise from the Frontier League to the major leagues in only 22 months and 50 outings.

With Washington, Nuno was 2-3 with a 2.83 ERA and had 34 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings.

Former Wild Things pitcher Tom Cochran (2006-07) was called up by the Cincinnati Reds for two games in 2011, but he did not appear in either game before being sent back to the minors. Cochran is currently pitching for Reading, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Class AA affiliate.