Cochran promoted to Triple-A

Former Wild Things pitcher Tom Cochran has been promoted by the Cincinnati Reds to their Class AAA affiliate in Louisville. Cochran is the second ex-Wild Things pitcher to make it to Triple-A. Patrick Stanley pitched in one game for Toledo in the Detroit system earlier this year.

Cochran began the year playing in the independent Atlantic League with the Lancaster Barnstormers and was signed by Cincinnati in May. Assigned to the Carolina Mudcats in the Class AA Southern League, the left-handed throwing Cochran was used primary as a starting pitcher, compiling a 4-6 record with one save and a 3.18 ERA. Cochran gave up two earned runs or less in 10 of his 15 starts including the last four.

Cochran made his Triple-A debut Friday night, starting a game for Louisville against Columbus. Cochran lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up four hits and three runs.

Stanley was placed on the disabled list last week by Class AA Erie. He complained of right shoulder soreness while warming up for a game against Trenton. Stanley has a 6-4 record and 4.57 ERA in 15 starts for the Seawolves. In stops with three teams in the Tigers' system this year, Stanley has an 8-4 record.

UPDATE: Cochran got his first win in Triple-A on Wednesday (Sept. 2) by allowing one earned run over 5 1/3 innings in Louisville's 10-6 win over Columbus.