Freddy Peralta Assigned to Shuckers on Rehab

April 27, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Milwaukee Brewers RHP Freddy Peralta has been assigned to the Biloxi Shuckers for a rehabilitation assignment. Peralta will join the Shuckers' rotation and start on Saturday night against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field.

This is the first rehab appearance for Peralta as he works his way back to Milwaukee following a shoulder (SC joint) injury. Peralta is the first Brewers' player to make a rehab assignment with the Shuckers this season. Prior to his placement on the 10-day Injured List, Peralta covered four starts for the Brewers with a record of 1-0 and 7.13 ERA over 17.2 innings. The 22-year-old last pitched for Biloxi during the 2017 season and was 2-5 with a 2.26 ERA over 13 Southern League appearances and 11 starts.

The Shuckers continue a five-game series in Chattanooga against the Lookouts on Saturday night at 6:15 PM CT. The game can be heard locally on Cruisin' WCGM 1240 AM/ FM 100.9 and online on TuneIn Radio or the MiLB First Pitch App.

Full Season Shuck Nation memberships, Weekender Shuck Nation memberships and Group Outings for the 2019 Biloxi Shuckers season are on sale now and are available for purchase by calling 228-233-3465, online at biloxishuckers.com or by visiting the MGM Park front office. Biloxi will host the 2019 Southern League All-Star Festivities, with a Home Run Derby on Monday, June 17 and the All-Star Game at 6:35 pm on Tuesday, June 18 at MGM Park. Tickets for 2019 All-Star Events are on sale now.

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