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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher Hassan Pena for the 2017 season.   Pena enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The righty has spent the last two years playing abroad, including stints in the Mexican League with Sultanes de Monterray. In that span, Pena has gone 10-5 with …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed left-handed relief pitcher Justin Wright for the 2017 season.   “I’m real excited to join the team,” said Wright. “I have heard nothing but good things about [Somerset] and the fans, so I’m just ready to get in there and get to work.”   Wright enters his first season with the Somerset …

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 left-handed pitcher Rich Mascheri has been re-signed for the 2017 season.   “I am just really excited to get back to the field for the Patriots,” said Mascheri. “Now that I am finally healthy – and have spent the entire off-season working out and training – I am ready to come in …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Scott McGregor has been re-signed for the 2017 season.   “I’m excited to get the season going and ready to meet the new team,” said McGregor. “I enjoyed the time I spent in Somerset last season so I’m looking forward to the opportunity to come back.”   McGregor enters …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher Alex Gouin for the 2017 season.   “I am most certainly excited about being around an environment with a record of success,” said Gouin. “I have heard great things about the fans, and it is close to home for me. It makes a great deal of sense to play here.” …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League left-handed pitcher Logan Darnell for the 2017 season.   “After all the great things I have heard, I am really looking forward to coming to Somerset,” said Darnell. I have spoken to a lot of players like [Eric] Farris and Buddy [Boshers] and everyone I have talked to loved it …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher and 2015 Atlantic League All-Star Lucas Irvine for the 2017 season.   “I’m very excited to return to Somerset and get another opportunity to contribute towards a championship,” said Irvine. “2015 was a great year and experience for me, and it all started with the Patriots. With the great fans, …

Bridgewater, NJ- Former Somerset Patriots right-handed pitcher Donovan Hand has been signed by the New York Mets to a minor league deal. Last season for Somerset, Hand pitched 103 innings over 24 games and struck out 77 batters before leaving the team at the start of the playoffs for personal reasons. Prior to joining Somerset, Hand had two years of …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed outfielder Chris Grayson for the 2017 season. His rights were acquired in a trade with the Washington Wildthings of the Frontier League for a Player To Be Named Later earlier this off-season.   “I have always wanted to play in the Atlantic League, so I am very excited,” said Grayson. “What the …