Alex McClure Transferred to Jacksonville
August 1, 2013 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's contest with the Chattanooga Lookouts at Bragan Field.
Infielder Alex McClure has been transferred to Jacksonville from Single-A Greensboro. McClure, who was acquired by the Marlins in a trade with the Kansas City Royals organization on July 21, recorded a .185 average (5-27) and two RBI in eight games with the Grasshoppers. Prior the trade, the 24-year-old accumulated a .222 average (55-248) with 17 RBI in 74 games between High-A Wilmington and Double-A Northwest Arkansas this year.
In a corresponding move, infielder Noah Perio has been transferred to High-A Jupiter from Jacksonville. In 57 games with the Suns this year, the 21-year-old recorded a .232 clip (41-177), adding a homer and 14 RBI.
In addition, right-handed starter Matt Neil has been reinstated from the suspended list. Neil had been suspended for Wednesday's game stemming from his ejection during his start on July 26 at Montgomery.
The Suns roster stands at 25
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