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​​​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that two-time Atlantic League All-Star left-handed pitcher Duane Below has been resigned for the 2019 season. “I’m looking forward to playing for the Patriots again and am thankful for this opportunity,” said Below. “Hopefully we will get the job done this time around. It’s been a fun couple of years. I’m excited to get …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots will host a special 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Four members of the 1969 World Series Championship team will be in attendance to be honored down on the field during the pre-game ceremonies and then sign autographs for …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of infielder/outfielder Jayce Boyd. He will be active for Thursday’s day game against the New Britain Bees. Boyd enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League. The first baseman/outfielder began the season with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association, where he hit .270 over …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey’s contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. Laffey is expected to report to Triple-A. Laffey was 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 20.1 innings pitched in four starts for Somerset this season. 2018 was his second season with the Somerset Patriots and …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-hand pitcher Scott Copeland’s contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. He is expected to report to Double-A Binghamton.   The 6’3” righty broke into the big leagues in 2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays. That year, Copeland went 1-1 over five games (three starts) with six strikeouts. He had …

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 infielder Alex Castellanos for the 2018 season. “I’m excited to get started,” said Castellanos. “[Former Patriot] Chris Marrero told me to play here. He said it was the place for me to play and continue my career. I am ready to come in and win some games.”  Castellanos enters his first …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Mitch Atkins’ contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. He will report to Triple-A Las Vegas.   Atkins was 4-3 with a 4.06 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 62 innings pitched in 11 games started for Somerset this season.   He was in his second season with …

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 the signing of three-year Major League left-handed pitcher Duane Below for the 2017 season.   “After doing some research and speaking with [director of player personnel] Jon Hunton, Somerset became a place I wanted to be in,” said Below. “I was excited to sign here and am looking forward to Spring Training and …