Graves to New Orleans; Kinley to Jacksonville
July 24, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a pair of transactions that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Biloxi Shuckers at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 7:05 p.m.
Right-handed relief pitcher Brett Graves has been transferred from Jacksonville to Triple-A New Orleans. Graves has pitched in 32 games for the Jumbo Shrimp this season, going 2-4 with a 2.20 ERA with three saves along with 52 strikeouts in his 45 innings of work.
In a corresponding move, left-handed relief pitcher Jeff Kinley has been transferred from Triple-A New Orleans to Jacksonville. Kinley pitched in eight games for New Orleans, with no wins or losses and an 11.48 ERA, allowing 17 earned runs in his 13 and a third innings of work. Kinley started the season with Jacksonville, with no wins or losses and a 2.43 ERA with two saves.
The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 25 active players, and a revised roster is attached.
The Jumbo Shrimp host Biloxi in Wednesday's 7:05 p.m. contest from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Kolton Mahoney (3-0, 3.04 ERA) starts for Jacksonville against Shuckers RHP Alec Bettinger (4-5, 3.64 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.
The Jumbo Shrimp and Standard Feed & Seed are welcoming fans and their canine companion for the fourth Dog Day of the season. Canines get in free as long as their human companion buys a ticket. Dog-free seating is located in Sections 110 and 111, the WheelHouse Lounge and BDO Suite Level. On a Publix Corks & Forks, fans can purchase a $15 ticket package or upgrade their reserved seat for $6 to sample food and wine prepared by Chef Tony from Publix. Use the promo code "publix19" when purchasing Publix Corks & Forks tickets online at www.jaxshrimp.com. The Jumbo Shrimp are also celebrating National Tequila Day with specials throughout the ballpark.
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