Former UNC Pitcher J.B. Bukauskas Called Up To Arizona Diamondbacks

Posted Apr 18, 2021
J.B. Bukauskas was activated from the taxi squad by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Bukauskas, who was acquired in 2019 from the Astros, will be making his big league debut. "It was a great moment to tell him that he's going to be a big leaguer. And I'm sure it's going to be a great moment for him to celebrate with his family as well." (GoHeels.com)

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