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Thunder replace Sheffield with No. 12 prospect Jonathan Loaisiga

With number three prospect Justus Sheffield off to Triple A, there was a spot open in the Thunder rotation.

But fret not Trenton and Yankees fans, the spot has been filled by a pitcher that is also on that list of top prospects in the system.

Jonathan Loaisiga, the number 12 ranked player in the system, came up to Double A from Tampa, where he had dominated early in the campaign. He was 3-0, with a 1.35 ERA in four starts for the Tarpons, before he was put on the roster in Trenton Thursday night.

The 5'11" righty wasted little time to make an impression on manager Jay Bell, and the fans in attendance Thursday night, with a five inning stint in the 3-1 Thunder win over Harrisburg.