Bantz to New Orleans; Krist to Jacksonville
April 13, 2015 - 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 Suns roster prior to today's game against the Jackson Generals at Bragan Field at 12:05 p.m.
Catcher Brandon Bantz has been transferred from the Suns to Triple-A New Orleans. Bantz caught two games behind the plate for the Suns, and so far in 2015 is 0-for-7 at the plate with three strikeouts.
In a corresponding move, catcher Chadd Krist has been transferred from High-A Jupiter to Jacksonville. This season Krist has caught one game for the Hammerheads and is 1-for-4 at the plate with a double. Krist, who was originally selected by the Chicago Cubs in the ninth round of the 2012 draft out of Cal-Berkeley, was signed by the Marlins as a free agent last season. This is the first call-up to the Double-A level in his career.
The Suns roster now stands at 25 active players, and a revised roster is attached.
Today the Suns will send right-hander Austin Brice to the mound for his first start against Generals southpaw Misael Siverio in his opening appearance.
Monday is a special 12:05 matinee and Senior Services Day! Catch Baseball in the SUNShine and senior citizens are invited to enjoy a special day game with the City of Jacksonville!
Suns fans can also listen to Monday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 102.3 FM "The Beach" or through www.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com, or the TuneIn radio app, with the Memorial Hospital Suns Pregame Show beginning at 11:50 p.m. ET
The 2015 season of Suns baseball is presented by EverBank, the official banking partner of the Jacksonville Suns. Sponsorships, group outings, and season/individual game tickets are currently available by calling the Suns front office at (904) 358-2846.
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