Carter to Jacksonville, Guerrero Released
August 27, 2019 - 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 Mobile BayBears at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 7:05 p.m.
Right-handed relief pitcher C.J. Carter has been transferred from High-A Jupiter to Jacksonville. Carter pitched in 17 games for the Hammerheads, going 1-0 with a 0.41 ERA with two saves. Carter started the season with Single-A Clinton, where he was 2-2 with a 2.27 ERA in 18 appearances with three saves. Carter, 22, is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was selected by the Marlins in the 29th round of the 2018 draft out of Troy University.
In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Jordan Guerrero has been released by the Marlins organization. Guerrero pitched in seven games for Jacksonville, going 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 12 innings of work.
The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 25 active players, and a revised roster is attached.
Jacksonville wraps up their series with Mobile in Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. contest. LHP Trevor Rogers (1-2, 4.71 ERA) makes the start for the Jumbo Shrimp. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.
All active and retired military, veterans and their immediate families receive free general admission or reserved tickets to Tuesday's game at the box office for Military Appreciation Night presented by Jet HomeLoans and Florida Home Realty & Mortgage. A drink special of $1 12 oz. and $2 24 oz. beers will be available at the Craft Cave. In addition, on a Community First Credit Union Two for Tuesday, tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First Credit Union members using their CFCU credit or debit card. Fans can also enjoy two for the price of one jumbo hot dogs or regular French fries or 12 oz. fountain sodas.
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