Twins release pitcher Bobby Keppel

January 5, 2010

The first transaction of 2010 is in! The Minnesota Twins announced today on their web site that they have released Bob Keppel.

The 27 year old right-handed pitcher appeared in 37 games for the Twins last season. Keppel had a 4.83 ERA with a 5.3 K/9 in 54 innings.

Keppel started his MLB career pitching for the Kansas City Royals in 2006 and then with the Colorado Rockies in 2007 before playing with the Twins in 2009.

There are several reports that Keppel will be pitching for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan this year with former Rochester Red Wings pitcher Juan Morillo.

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