Nappo to Disabled List
Published on August 10, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's game against the Mississippi Braves at Bragan Field at 6:05 p.m.
Left-handed relief pitcher Greg Nappo has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to August 8, with a lower back strain. Nappo with the Suns this season is 2-0 with a 1.74 ERA in 34 relief apperances, with 40 strikeouts compared to seven walks in 46 and two-thirds innings on the mound.
The Suns roster now stands at 24 active players, and a revised roster is attached.
The Suns and Braves will be back at it on Sunday, with first pitch set for 6:05 p.m. The Suns will start right-hander Dustin Moseley (1-1, 2.84) while the Braves will counter with right-hander Mitch Atkins (5-0, 4.20) in the series finale.
Suns fans can listen to Sunday'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 5:35 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.
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