Lee to New Orleans, Stevens to Jacksonville

April 17, 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 Birmingham Barons at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 7:05 p.m.

Left-handed relief pitcher Dylan Lee has been transferred from Jacksonville to Triple-A New Orleans. Lee pitched in four games for the Jumbo Shrimp, with no wins or losses and a 1.29 ERA with one save.

In a corresponding move, right-handed relief pitcher Tyler Stevens has been transferred from High-A Jupiter to Jacksonville. Stevens pitched in three games for the Hammerheads, going 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his five innings of work. Stevens was acquired by the Marlins in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for left-handed pitcher Dillon Peters on Nov. 21, 2018. Stevens pitched in the Southern League last season with Mobile, going 2-0 with a 1.37 ERA with four saves in his 13 relief outings. Stevens was originally selected by the Angels in the 18th round of the 2017 draft out of the University of New Mexico.

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

The Jumbo Shrimp host Birmingham in Wednesday's 7:05 p.m. contest from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Robert Dugger (0-2, 11.25 ERA) starts for Jacksonville against Barons LHP Bernardo Flores (0-1, 1.13 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn jaxshrimp.com.

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. Wednesday's contest is also a Standard Feed & Seed Bark in the Park, and dogs get in free to the game as long as their human companion buys a ticket.

Southern League Stories from April 17, 2019

• Drink It In: Generals Ruin "Free Beer" Night at Tennessee - Jackson Generals
• Pair of Two-Run Innings Push BayBears Past Biscuits - Mobile BayBears
• Six-Run Inning Propels Jackson to a 7-6 Win over the Smokies - Knoxville Smokies
• HRs Power Braves to 3-2 Win over Lookouts - Chattanooga Lookouts
• Pache, Lockhart Hit Long Balls as M-Braves Win Third Straight - Mississippi Braves
• Biscuits Come up Short against BayBears, 4-1 - Montgomery Biscuits
• Flores' Gem Silences Jacksonville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Flores Tosses Gem as Barons Shut out Jumbo Shrimp - Birmingham Barons
• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Game Notes, April 17 vs. Birmingham - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Lee to New Orleans, Stevens to Jacksonville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• 2019 All-Star Event Tickets on Sale Now - Biloxi Shuckers
• Generals Gameday: April 17 at Tennessee - Jackson Generals
• Generals Plan Blow-Out for May 10 - Jackson Generals
• Braves Two Run Seventh Inning Silences Lookouts - Chattanooga Lookouts
• Shuckers Recover in Extras for Walk-Off Winner over Pensacola - Biloxi Shuckers

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Stories

• Jacksonville Homers Three Times in Tuesday Victory against Durham
• Marlins Fans Can Catch Select Jumbo Shrimp Games on FanDuel Sports Network
• Jacksonville Falls in Series Finale against Gwinnett
• Marsee's Three Hits, Home Run Not Enough in 5-3 Defeat
• Jacksonville Wins Low-Scoring Affair against Gwinnett