Miller to Jacksonville; Millan to Jupiter
Published on July 16, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - 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 Biloxi Shuckers at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 7:05 p.m.
Outfielder Brian Miller has been transferred from Jacksonville's temporary inactive list to the active roster after attending a wedding over the weekend. Miller is hitting .321 with no home runs and seven runs batted in during his 21 games played for Jacksonville.
In a corresponding move, infielder J.C. Millan has been transferred from Jacksonville to High-A Jupiter. Millan played in 11 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, hitting .200 (4-for-20) with two runs batted in.
The Jumbo Shrimp will conclude their series with Biloxi at 7:05 p.m. Monday, when Jacksonville right-hander Merandy Gonzalez (0-3) is scheduled to face Shuckers right-hander Trey Supak (0-6). Gates open at 6 p.m. for VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with Habitat for Humanity raising funds through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion. VyStar Credit Union members can get a buy-3-get-1 free ticket special by showing their VyStar credit or debit card at the box office. Half-Price Yuengling Monday means 16-oz. Yuengling cans are half-price.
Southern League Stories from July 16, 2018
- Erceg Shines in Biloxi's Series Win over Jacksonville - Biloxi Shuckers
- Lookouts Take Second Game of Doubleheader, 8-1 - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Shuckers Win Rubber Match over Jumbo Shrimp, 8-3 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Westbrook, Robertson Rally Generals Past Mobile for Sweep - Jackson Generals
- Barons Bats Smoke Tennessee In Finale, 9-2 - Birmingham Barons
- Biscuits Drop Finale, Win Series over Lookouts - Montgomery Biscuits
- BayBears Lead Slips Away Late in Series Finale Loss - Mobile BayBears
- Monday's Night's Game with Pensacola Cancelled by Rain - Mississippi Braves
- Series Finale against Braves Washed Away - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Miller to Jacksonville; Millan to Jupiter - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Salazar, Sobotka Earn Weekly Honors - Mississippi Braves
- Diaz Southern League Player of the Week - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Barons Back in Birmingham for 10 Games - Birmingham Barons
- Shuckers Raise over $5,000 with Jersey Auction - Biloxi Shuckers
- Jimmy Lambert Named SL Pitcher of the Week - Birmingham Barons
- Southern League Weekly Awards: July 9-15 - SL1
- Generals Scorch Mobile, 20-8 - Jackson Generals
- BayBears Take Lead in Sixth, But Generals Explode Late - Mobile BayBears
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
- Jumbo Shrimp Invite Non-Profit Organizations to Fundraise at VyStar Ballpark
- Jumbo Shrimp Open Registration for Feb 11 National Anthem Auditions
- Raines, Ribault Resume Rivalry in Seventh Annual High School Heritage Classic
- Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour Adds Second Game
- Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
