Leverton to Disabled List; Fisher to GCL Marlins for Rehab
July 10, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - The Miami Marlins announced a series of transactions that impact their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's game against the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Stadium at 7:15 p.m.
Left-handed relief pitcher James Leverton has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to July 8, with left triceps tendinitis. Leverton pitched in seven games, going 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA in eight and two-thirds innings.
Also infielder Ryan Fisher has been transferred from the Suns disabled list to a rehab assignment to the GCL Marlins. Fisher was originally placed on the disabled list on May 25 with a right knee contusion. Fisher was hitting .207 with five homers and 15 RBI in 36 games earlier this season with Jacksonville.
The Suns roster now stands at 24 active players and a revised roster is attached.
Tonight the Suns start a five-game series against the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Stadium, with first pitch set for 7:15 p.m.
Suns fans can listen to Thursday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 94.1 WSOS-FM or through www.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com or the Suns iPhone or Android app, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET with the Memorial Hospital Suns Pregame Show.
The 2014 season of Suns baseball is presented by EverBank, the official banking partner of the Jacksonville Suns. Sponsorships, group outings, and season / individual game tickets are currently available by calling the Suns front office at (904) 358-2846.
Southern League Stories from July 10, 2014
- Late Runs Vault Suns Past Smokies 6-5 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Kleinknecht, M-Braves Walk Off with Win over Mobile - Mississippi Braves
- Pensacola Takes Opener against Montgomery, 4-2 - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Three-Run Seventh Inning Propels Lookouts to 5-3 Win - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Suns Silence Smokies' Rally, Open Series with 6-5 Win - Knoxville Smokies
- Stars Lose Opener in Chattanooga - Huntsville Stars
- Pensacola Takes Opener against Montgomery, 4-2 - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Timely Hit Eludes Biscuits, Wahoos Take Opener - Montgomery Biscuits
- Berset Activated and Transferred to Triple-A - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Suns Fillet the Wahoos & Battle the Barons for Eleven Games - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Poythress signed by Braves, assigned to Mississippi - Mississippi Braves
- Davis Placed on Disabled List; Lorick Activated From DL - Knoxville Smokies
- Leverton to Disabled List; Fisher to GCL Marlins for Rehab - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
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
- Four-Run Eighth Vaults Jacksonville by Norfolk
- Jacksonville Beats Syracuse to Secure Series Split
- Jacksonville Drops Saturday's Game Against Syracuse
- Former Jumbo Shrimp Pitcher Elvis Alvarado Makes MLB Debut
- Jacksonville Blanked in Friday Night Game against Syracuse
