WALDORF, Md. – Thursday, the Blue Crabs announced that their closer, Isaac Mattson will join the Minnesota Twins organization after the club purchased his contract.
Mattson graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels; he was named an organizational all-star and would be traded to the Baltimore Orioles. He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the O’s at home against the Boston Red Sox.
The 27-year-old signed with Southern Maryland before the season and became a back-end of the bullpen guy. In his 18 games as a Blue Crab, Mattson had a 3.32 ERA, with 24 strikeouts, just eight walks, and locked down three saves.
Mattson is being assigned to Double-A; he will join the Wichita Wind Surge of the Texas League.
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, MLB’s Premiere Partner League. The Blue Crabs are set to kick off their 15th season of baseball and will have their 2023 Opening Day on Friday, April 28th at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information. For media requests, contact Steve Bowen at 301-638-9788 ext. 216 or at sbowen@somdbluecrabs.com
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