De La Rosa to Jacksonville; Robinson to Jupiter
Published on August 29, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - The Miami Marlins announced a series of transactions that impact their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's game against the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Stadium at 7:05 p.m.
Right-handed relief pitcher Esmerling De La Rosa has been transferred from High-A Jupiter to Jacksonville. De La Rosa made one relief appearance for the Suns on August 25, pitching two and a third innings against the Birmingham Barons where he allowed only one run on four hits with a walk and a strikeout. De La Rosa with the Hammerheads this season is 6-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 33 relief appearances.
In a corresponding move, right-handed relief pitcher C.J. Robinson has been transferred from Jacksonville to High-A Jupiter. Robinson with the Suns has no wins or losses and a 2.16 ERA in three relief appearances. Robinson with Jupiter has no wins or losses and a 2.72 ERA in 31 relief appearances and one start.
The Suns and Smokies will continue their series Saturday night from Smokies Stadium with a first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Suns will send out right-hander Scott Lyman (1-9, 6.72 ERA) while the Smokies will counter with righty Pierce Johnson (6-2, 2.22 ERA).
Suns fans can also listen to Saturday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 600 AM & 100.3 FM "The Answer" or through www.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com, or the TuneIn radio app, coverage will start 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.
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