SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Eveld to Jacksonville

August 2, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


BILOXI, Miss. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Biloxi Shuckers at MGM Park at 7:35 p.m. eastern.

Right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Eveld (pronounced EE-veld) has been acquired by the Marlins in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Brad Ziegler and assigned to Jacksonville.

Eveld previously this season pitched for High-A Visalia, where he was 2-2 with a 1.24 ERA with 12 saves in 32 appearances. For his work with the Rawhide, Eveld was honored as a 2018 California League Midseason All-Star. Eveld recently joined Double-A Jackson in the Southern League, and with the Generals was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA with one save in three appearances with the Generals.

Eveld was originally selected by the Diamondbacks in the ninth round of the 2016 draft out of South Florida. With USF Eveld was a quarterback on the football team then walked on the USF baseball team. Eveld, 24, is a native of Coral Springs, Florida.

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

Tonight the Jumbo Shrimp begin a five-game series with the Biloxi Shuckers at MGM Park at 7:35 p.m. eastern. Right-handed starting pitcher Merandy Gonzalez (1-6, 5.03 ERA) will start for Jacksonville against Biloxi right-hander Marcos Diplan (1-1, 3.34 ERA). Fans can listen to Thursday's game on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 5:50 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 home on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7:05 p.m. against the Mississippi Braves. Gates open at 6 p.m. for Publix Corks & Forks Wednesday, when fans can purchase a game ticket and the opportunity to sample food, beer, and wine from Publix in the Safe Harbor Seafood Palm Tree Pavilion for $15 at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "PUBLIX"). Reserved tickets may be upgraded at the Pavilion or box office. That night's featured wine will also be available in your neighborhood Publix. Anyone who donates a canned food item at the box office can save $1 off a gameday ticket (limit $1 off per ticket).

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