Wild Things roster moves
Notice: Undefined variable: article_ad_placement3 in /usr/web/cs-washington.ogdennews.com/wp-content/themes/News_Core_2023_WashCluster/single.php on line 128
The Washington Wild Things have made three roster moves this week, re-signing a key member of last year’s pitching staff, trading a relief pitcher and signing a rookie catcher.
Washington re-signed starting pitcher Chase Cunningham, who was a member of the Frontier League’s East Division all-star team last season, traded pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan to the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association and signed catcher Carson Waln, a rookie out of Wofford University.
Cunningham will be returning for his third season in Washington. The right-hander from Johnson City, Tenn., had a stellar season in 2017 with a 10-3 record and 3.46 ERA in 20 starts, helping the Wild Things advance to the playoffs. Cunningham has won 17 games over two seasons with Washington.
“I expect us to be a top-tier team in the league, pushing for the championship and anything less than that would be a disappointment,” Cunningham said. “I’m coming back for a third season because I want to win this whole thing.
“I really do love everything about Washington and the whole atmosphere around the Wild Things. Our success last year was great and that playoff run for the last month or so was incredible. The competition day in and day out is really want makes you love the game so much.”
Condra-Bogan was traded for a player to be named. He joined the Wild Things at midseason after being drafted out of Georgia Southern in the 32nd round last spring by the Toronto Blue Jays but did not sign with the organization.
With Washington, Condra-Bogan played a key role out of the bullpen. He had a 1-0 record, one save and 1.76 ERA in 11 outings. He struck out 15 in 15 1/3 innings.
“The opportunity to play in the American Association was something Jacob and his family wanted to explore,” said Wild Things general manager Steven Zavacky. “We appreciate his willingness to join us late in 2017 and his efforts to stabilize our bullpen during the playoffs.”
Waln played four seasons at Wofford and is considered a defensive catcher. As a senior last spring, Waln batted .300 with five home runs and 34 RBI and stole 16 bases.