Batista Activated off Disabled List
April 16, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's game against the Montgomery Biscuits at Bragan Field at 7:05 p.m.
Right-handed relief pitcher Lay Batista has been reinstated from the disabled list and added to Jacksonville's active roster. Batista began the season on the disabled list with a left ankle sprain.
Batista is in his first season in the Marlins organization after signing as a minor league free agent last December. He spent last season pitching in the Atlanta Braves organization, pitching in three games for Double-A Mississippi in the Southern League where he was 0-1 with an 8.22 ERA in three appearances and one start. He also made eight starts with High-A Lynchburg where he was 2-2 with a 6.61 ERA.
The Suns roster now stands at 24 active players, and a revised roster is attached.
The Suns and Biscuits will square off for the second game of the series from Bragan Field Thursday with a first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET. The Suns will send out left-hander Chipper Smith (1-0,0.00 ERA) to the mound and he'll be opposed by Montgomery righty Austin Pruitt (0-1, 0.00 ERA).
Be sure to join us on Thursday for the first Thursday Night Throwdown of 2015 and College Night! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and 2 for 1 Cocktails at the hottest spot in Jacksonville! Plus it's College Night and all college students get in for $5 Dollars with ID! Sponsored by Budweiser, Jameson, Jim Beam, Jagermeister, Malibu Rum, Maverick's & 95.1 WAPE!
Suns fans can also listen to Thursday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 100.3FM/600 AM WBOB or through www.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com, or the TuneIn radio app, with the Memorial Hospital Suns Pregame Show beginning at 6:50 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.
Southern League Stories from April 16, 2015
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- Guerrero, Henry Blast Generals over Braves - Jackson Generals
- Smokies Hold off Wahoos for 5-4 Opening Night Victory - Knoxville Smokies
- Suns Walk-Off in 3-2 Win over Biscuits - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Biscuits Lose in Extras, Drop Sixth-Straight - Montgomery Biscuits
- Tonight's Game at Chattanooga Postponed - Birmingham Barons
- Shuckers Announce Partnership with Mercedes Benz - Biloxi Shuckers
- Lamm activated, Mateo to the DL - Mississippi Braves
- Batista Activated off Disabled List - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
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