Diaz to New Orleans; Pintor to Jacksonville

Published on May 26, 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's game against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park at 7 p.m. eastern.

Shortstop Chris Diaz has been transferred from Jacksonville to Triple-A New Orleans. Diaz has played in 37 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, hitting .206 with no home runs and seven runs batted in with one double.

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

The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 25 active players, and a revised roster is attached.

The Jumbo Shrimp and Braves will continue their series with the fourth game of the five-game series on Saturday night at Trustmark Park at 7 p.m. eastern. Right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet (2-4, 4.31 ERA) will be opposed by Mississippi right-handed starter Andres Santiago (2-0, 4.12 ERA). Fans can listen to Saturday's game on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 6:45 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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