SL1 Biloxi Shuckers

Roache Traded to Dodgers, Wilkerson Activated

Published on May 4, 2017 under Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BILOXI, MS - The Milwaukee Brewers announced the following roster moves this afternoon:

* OF Victor Roache traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for PTBNL or cash

* RHP Aaron Wilkerson removed from Temporary Inactive list and added to active roster

Roache, 25, spent parts of the past three seasons with the Shuckers. The 2012 first-round draft pick (28th overall) of the Milwaukee Brewers batted .176 (13 for 74) this season, hitting four doubles and driving in eight runs.

Roache missed the second half of the 2016 season with a lower left leg fibular fracture. After earning a promotion to Double-A midway through the 2015 season, he earned Southern League Player of the Week honors for the week of July 20, 2015.

Wilkerson, 27, is 2-2 with a 3.26 ERA in four starts with the Shuckers this season. He returns to the Shuckers after going on paternity leave on April 24.

The current Shuckers roster consists of 24 active players, with four additional players on the disabled list. RHP Tristan Archer was promoted to Triple-A Colorado Springs this morning. A new roster is attached to this email.

The Shuckers return to action tonight at 5:35 pm for a doubleheader consisting of a pair of seven-inning games against the Montgomery Biscuits at MGM Park. Coverage of Thursday's doubleheader will begin at 5:15 p.m. on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network's flagship station WGCM 1240 AM/100.9 FM and the TuneIn Radio app.

In addition to the All-You-Can-Eat promotion with limited tickets available, it's another Thirsty Thursday presented by Yuengling, Coca-Cola and Kicker 108. Enjoy $2 Yuengling Drafts at two locations, $2 Fountain Soft Drinks and $3 weekly Draft Beer Specials. Also, fans can purchase a reserved level ticket and two drink vouchers for $10. Season ticket holders remember to bring your refillable mugs and get them refilled for $2! Also, it's STAR WARS Night. May the fourth be with you as the Shuckers host a night full of STAR WARS fun and excitement. Dress up as your favorite character, and be a part of the STAR WARS invasion at MGM Park.

The homestand continues with a Sand Koozie Giveaway presented by Corona on Friday, post-game fireworks on Saturday and Breakin' BBoy McCoy and Family Fun Day on Sunday.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at any Ticketmaster outlet or at biloxishuckers.com.

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