The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired all-star right-handed pitcher Kevin Hilton and outfielder Jonathan Moroney from the Texas AirHogs in exchange for four players to be named later.
Friday’s transaction will see both Hilton and Moroney in uniform for tonight’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Milkmen on the road.
Hilton is 3-8 with a 4.62 ERA in 15 starts and represented the AirHogs at the American Association All-Star Game on July 23rd. The San Diego, California native is tied for third in the American Association with 97.1
Moroney is batting .315 with three home runs and 26 RBI in 65 games. The Houston, Texas native has scored 38 runs with 16 doubles, six triples, and 12 stolen bases.
— With files from the Winnipeg Goldeyes
