SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Sanchez off Disabled List

Published on May 30, 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 Montgomery Biscuits at Bragan Field at 7:05 p.m.

Right-handed starting pitcher Angel Sanchez has been reinstated to the Suns active roster off the disabled list. Sanchez was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to Tuesday May 20, with right triceps tendonitis.

Sanchez is 0-6 with a 5.66 ERA in nine starts for the Suns this year. Sanchez had to leave his last start in the bottom of the second inning on Sunday May 18 at Pensacola, after he was hit by a line drive on his triceps.

The Suns roster now stands at 25 active players and a revised roster is attached.

Sanchez will start tonight for the Suns against Biscuits right-hander Michael Colla (1-6, 5.75 ERA).

Suns fans can listen to Friday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 94.1 WSOS-FM or throughwww.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com or the Suns iPhone or Android app, beginning at 6:50 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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