Nygren transferred from High-A Jupiter, McGough placed on suspended list
August 7, 2013 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a series of transactions that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's contest with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola, Fla.
Right-handed reliever James Nygren has been transferred to Jacksonville from High-A Jupiter. The 24-year-old in his 30 games (one start) for the Hammerheads this season has compiled a 6-3 record and 3.26 ERA (18 ER in 49.2 IP).
In addition, right-handed reliever Scott McGough has been placed on the suspended list.
The Suns roster stands at 25, and a revised roster is attached.
Jacksonville begins their five-game road series tonight with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. First pitch of the series is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Southern League Stories from August 7, 2013
- Lookouts' Losing Skid Stretches To 11 With 7-3 Setback - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Hefflinger's Walkoff In 10th Dooms Generals Wednesday - Jackson Generals
- Hefflinger, Braves Defeat Generals with Walkoff Single - Mississippi Braves
- Suns Drop Opener to Pensacola, 2-0 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Moscot Mows Down Suns in 2-0 Win - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Nygren transferred from High-A Jupiter, McGough placed on suspended list - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Generals vs. M-Braves - Game Notes - August 7, 2013 - Jackson Generals
- Heaney Named Marlins Minor League Pitcher Of Month - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- BayBears Upcoming Series - Mobile BayBears
- Smokies Kick Off 10-game Homestand Thursday at Smokies Park - Knoxville Smokies
- Barons Walk-Off on Saladino's Blast - Birmingham Barons
- Stars Snag Series Finale Against M-Braves - Huntsville Stars
- La Stella Streak Ends as M-Braves' Bats Fall Silent in Loss - Mississippi Braves
- Barons Walk off over Wahoos 7-6 - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
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
