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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher David Holmberg has been signed for the 2019 season. Holmberg enters his first season with Somerset and first in the Atlantic League as well. The 27-year-old spent his 2018 season pitching in the Colorado Rockies organization, throwing in 22 games and striking out 65 batters across 107.0 innings. A second …

​Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Jose from the Lincoln Saltdogs (American Association) for a Player To Be Named Later. Jose begins his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The 6’2” southpaw went 3-3 with a 3.80 ERA and 11 saves over 34 appearances (one start) with the Saltdogs earlier …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed eight-year Major League veteran left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey for the 2018 season. “I am very excited to come back to Somerset,” said Laffey. “If I am going to play anywhere, it would be here. The professionalism with the Patriots is second to none. The Atlantic League is the best league to be in, …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League outfielder Danny Dorn for the 2018 season. “I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Patriots,” said Dorn. “In speaking with [manager] Brett [Jodie] and [director of baseball operations] Jon [Hunton], I felt they really cared about the players and about winning. I have had a lot …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2017 left-handed relief pitcher Keith Hessler has signed with the Colorado Rockies organization. He recently wrapped up his first season with the Patriots. The former major leaguer made 13 appearances with Somerset last season, striking out 13 batters over 13.1 innings pitched. He also made two relief appearances in the postseason over …

Bridgewater, NJ– The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League left-handed pitcher Keith Hessler. Hessler enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and his first in the Atlantic League.  In 2015, the Silver Spring, Maryland native made his Major League debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 8th. He appeared in 18 games with the Diamondbacks that year, …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey’s contract has been purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks.   Laffey was 1-1 with a 2.82 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 22.1 innings pitched in four games started for Somerset this season.   The veteran southpaw has eight years of service in the big leagues, including four seasons with …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Jeremy Bleich has been signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks.   The Louisiana native went 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA over 17 relief appearances with the Somerset Patriots in 2016. Additionally, Bleich struck out 28 batters against just three walks in his 22 innings of work.   Earlier this week, Bleich …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of former Seattle Mariners outfielder Trayvon Robinson.   “I am excited. I heard from a lot of people that Somerset is the place to be. From the facility, the fans, and the entire organization, it’s a real family atmosphere. As I’m trying to make it back to the big leagues, …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Kyler Newby. “I am excited for the opportunity to come back to Somerset and pitch again,” Newby said. “I look forward to seeing all of my teammates and all the fans again. It will be fun to defend our championship.” Newby returns to the Somerset Patriots for …