June 4, 2008

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--The Major League career of former Yale baseball captain Craig Breslow '02 has moved to its next stop--Minneapolis, Minn. The left-hander was signed by the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and made his Twins debut Saturday night against the New York Yankees. Breslow retired all five batters he faced, including three by strikeout.

Breslow made Cleveland's Opening Day roster out of spring training and appeared in seven games for the Indians. He was designated for assignment on May 23 and signed by Minnesota, a team that has been interested in him for a few years, four days later.

"I'm glad to have a team" Breslow said on the Twins' website. "Obviously, I would rather be in the big leagues anywhere than in the Minor Leagues. It seems like I will have an opportunity here to show what I can do, and that is all I can ask for."

"I hope Craig has finally found a home," Yale's Mazzuto Family Head Coach for Baseball John Stuper said. "He has performed very well in his short time in the big leagues, and I'm confident that will continue."

Minnesota is his fourth Major League team. Breslow started his career with the San Diego Padres in 2005 and made 13 appearances for the Boston Red Sox in 2006. He has pitched in 36 career games, posting an 0-2 record and 2.70 ERA. Breslow has 37 strikeouts in 40 career innings.

Report filed by Joe Clifford, Yale Sports Publicity