Lee to New Orleans; Poteet to Jacksonville

Published on July 28, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release

MOBILE, Ala. - 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 Mobile BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium at 8:05 p.m.

Left-handed relief pitcher Dylan Lee has been transferred from Jacksonville to Triple-A New Orleans. Lee pitched in 12 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, working 15 scoreless innings where he only allowed five hits, walked one batter and struck out 19.

In a corresponding move, right-handed starting pitcher Cody Poteet has been transferred from High-A Jupiter to Jacksonville. With the Hammerheads, Poteet was 1-3 with a 3.60 ERA in four starts. Poteet started the season with the Jumbo Shrimp, going 2-9 with a 5.95 ERA in 15 starts with Jacksonville.

The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 24 active players, plus Tayron Guerrero on his major league rehab assignment, and a revised roster is attached.

The Jumbo Shrimp open a series in Mobile at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, when Jacksonville right-hander Nick Neidert (8-6) is scheduled to face BayBears right-hander Jose Rodriguez (6-8).

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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