Fleming to New Orleans

June 5, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release

PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Blue Wahoos Stadium at 7:35 p.m. eastern.

Infielder Billy Fleming has been transferred from Jacksonville to Triple-A New Orleans. Fleming played in two games for the Jumbo Shrimp, hitting .400 (2-for-5) over the past two days in Pensacola. Fleming was signed by the Marlins as a minor league free agent on Monday after previously playing in the New York Yankees organization.

There is not a corresponding move at this time.

The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 24 active players.

The Jumbo Shrimp and the Blue Wahoos will continue their series with the fourth game of the five-game series on Wednesday night at 7:35 p.m. eastern. Right-handed pitcher Sixto Sanchez (1-1, 3.80 ERA) will start for Jacksonville against a Pensacola pitcher to be announced. Fans can listen to the game on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 6:50 p.m. with the pregame show "Shrimp On Deck" locally on Sunny 102.3 FM, on the TuneIn Radio app, and www.jaxshrimp.com.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League's Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by General Manager Harold Craw. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.

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