Shuckers, Brewers Announce Promotion of LHP Russell Smith, Two to IL

May 23, 2023 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers and Milwaukee Brewers have announced that LHP Russell Smith has been promoted to Biloxi from high-A Wisconsin. In corresponding moves, LHP Adam Seminaris and LHP Brandon Knarr have both been placed on the 7-Day Injured List retroactive to May 22.

The former second-round pick of the Brewers in 2021 appeared in eight games this year at High-A Wisconsin. He struck out 27 over 17.1 innings.

The active roster stands at 27 players.

Individual tickets, group outings, Shuck Nation memberships and Flex Plans for the 2023 Biloxi Shuckers season are available now by calling (228) 233-3465 or visiting biloxishuckers.com.

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