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Jumbo Shrimp Roster Moves - May 11

May 11, 2017 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a pair of transactions that impact their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Biloxi Shuckers at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 7:05 p.m.

Right-handed starting pitcher Joe Gunkel, who was on the Marlins' 40-man roster, was designated for assignment. Gunkel was 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two starts for Jacksonville. Gunkel was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for infielder Stephen Lombardozzi, who was selected by the Marlins yesterday from Triple-A New Orleans. The Marlins now have 10 days to trade, release, or put Gunkel on waivers where he can be claimed by another organization.

In a corresponding move, left-handed relief pitcher Greg Nappo has been transferred from Triple-A New Orleans to Jacksonville. With the Baby Cakes, Nappo had no wins or losses and a 3.38 ERA in a pair of relief outings. Nappo previously spent time with Jacksonville in April, where he had no wins or losses and a 1.29 ERA in his seven innings of work where he struck out nine batters.

The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 25 active players, and a revised roster is attached.

The Jumbo Shrimp continue their series with Biloxi at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, when Jacksonville right-hander Chris Mazza (0-1) is scheduled to face Shuckers right-hander Luis Ortiz (1-3). Gates open at 6 p.m. for Mavericks Live and Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, when fans can purchase $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. beers adjacent to the new Budweiser Tiki Terrace, on the left-field berm, atop the right-field bleachers, and at the Oasis concession stand behind Section 115. The game is also presented by 95.1 WAPE and X102.9.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are beginning a new era of affordable family fun with the 2017 season presented by Community First Credit Union at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. With a new lineup of ticket and group options, there is a reason for everyone to get part of the action by calling the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visiting www.jaxshrimp.com.

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