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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Major League right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly for the 2018 season. “I had a great time in Somerset last year,” said Kelly. “It was a great atmosphere in a great ballpark with great fans. Hopefully we can have more success this year. I am happy to be part of such a good organization.”  Kelly …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Matt Marksberry.   Marksberry enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and his first in the Atlantic League.   The Cincinnati, Ohio native was originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 15th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft out of Campbell University. After being …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly’s contract has been purchased by the Seattle Mariners organization. He will report directly to Triple-A Tacoma. Kelly had carried a 1-0 record with a 2.00 ERA and three saves in 10 appearances with the Somerset Patriots in 2017. Additionally, the righty had struck out 16 batters against just …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of major League veteran right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly.   “I spoke with quite a few people about the Atlantic League, and always heard very good things,” said Kelly. “[Somerset] was high on me last year, which was big for me. With the fun environment I have heard about and the great …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed former team right-handed pitcher and three-year Major Leaguer Mitch Atkins for the 2017 season.   “There is definitely a reason why I wanted to come back to Somerset,” said Atkins. “It’s because it is a great place to play, the fans are awesome and there is a winning atmosphere.”   Atkins will …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed relief pitcher Gus Schlosser’s contract was purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City.   The former Major Leaguer marks the first Somerset Patriots player to have his contract purchased by a Major League organization in 2016.   Schlosser went 2-0 with one save over …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Connor Little   “I’m real excited to get back to Somerset and be a Patriot again,” said Little. Our goal is to come in and bring another championship home this season. [Manager] Brett Jodie and [pitching coach] Cory Domel see a lot of potential in me, so …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of Major League pitcher Gus Schlosser.   “I’m looking forward to getting back up there and getting into games,” Schlosser said. “ It will be fun to see some of the returning guys from last year’s team again. Hopefully we can win another championship.”   Schlosser returns for his second …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of infielder/outfielder Mycal Jones.   “I am excited to get on the field again and work on being that super-utility player,” said Jones. “ I am going to come in, play hard and try to get on the field to help this team anyway that I can.”   Jones enters …

Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots right-handed pitcher Connor Little has signed with the Atlanta Braves organization.   He marks the sixth player that spent time with the Patriots this season to be signed by a major league organization, joining Edwin Quirarte (San Francisco Giants), Mickey Storey (Los Angeles Dodgers), Chris Marrero (Chicago White Sox), Sean Bierman (Baltimore Orioles) and Lucas …