SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Diaz to Jacksonville; Pintor to Extended Spring Training

Published on May 25, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


PEARL, Miss. - The Miami Marlins announced a pair of transactions that impact their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight game against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park at 8 p.m. eastern.

Second baseman Isan Diaz has been reinstated from Jacksonville's disabled list to the active roster. Diaz has not played since Wednesday May 16 when he was hit in the helmet by a pitch against the Montgomery Biscuits and was placed on the disabled list with a concussion. Diaz has played in 37 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, hitting .194 with four home runs and 13 RBI, and he is listed by MLB.com as the Miami Marlins No. 7 prospect.

In a corresponding move, infielder Luis Pintor has been transferred from Jacksonville to Marlins extended spring training. Pintor played in two games for the Jumbo Shrimp, going 0-for-4 at the plate.

The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 25 active players.

The Jumbo Shrimp and Braves will continue their series with the third game of the five-game series on Friday night at Trustmark Park at 8 p.m. eastern. Right-handed pitcher Robert Dugger (0-0, 2.08 ERA) will be opposed by Mississippi right-handed starter Bryse Wilson (1-0, 2.87 ERA). Fans can listen to Friday's game on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 5:45 p.m. eastern with the pregame show "Shrimp On Deck" locally on Sunny 102.3 FM, on the TuneIn Radio app, and www.jaxshrimp.com.

The Jumbo Shrimp return to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Tuesday, May 29, for the opener of a five-game series with Pensacola. Gates open at 6 p.m. for Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday, when tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First members using a CFCU credit or debit card, and fans can learn about the Jumbo Shrimp VISA® Debit Card on the concourse. Coors Light $2 Tuesday means $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. Coors Light. Small sodas are $1 at the concession stands. Painting With A Twist will offer a painting class during the game, which fans can purchase in advance in a package including Sky Deck seating and a picnic buffet. Space is limited. The package is on sale at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "TWIST").

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