Barker placed on voluntarily retired list

April 28, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 6:35 p.m.

Right-handed pitcher Brandon Barker has been placed on the voluntarily retired list. Barker pitched in six games and made one start for the Jumbo Shrimp, with no wins or losses and a 10.45 ERA in 10 and a third innings pitched, with 11 strikeouts and 11 walks.

The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 24 active players, plus JT Riddle and Dan Straily on their rehab assignments and a revised roster is attached.

The Jumbo Shrimp continue their series with Pensacola at 6:35 p.m. Saturday, when Jacksonville right-hander Cody Poteet (1-1) is scheduled to face Blue Wahoos right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez (0-3). Gates open at 5:30 p.m., when the first 2,000 fans receive a Jumbo Shrimp Cap, courtesy of 121 Financial and Darley's Plumbing. The Jumbo Shrimp will wear custom, limited edition Guy Harvey Jumbo Shrimp and Marlin Jerseys, which will be auctioned during the game to raise money for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. Jumbo Shrimp season ticket holder and author Armand Rosamilia will be signing his latest book, A View From My Seat: My Baseball Season With The Jumbo Shrimp. For Boy Scout Night, Boy Scouts will have a pregame Scout March and overnight campout in the outfield. Following the game are Saturday Fireworks, which continue at each Saturday home game through June 16.

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• Jake Jewell Promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake - Mobile BayBears
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