Sierra to New Orleans
Published on May 30, 2019 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Mobile BayBears at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 7:05 p.m.
Outfielder Magneuris Sierra has been transferred from Jacksonville to Triple-A New Orleans. Sierra played in 48 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, hitting .282 with a home run and seven runs batted in, in addition to seven stolen bases. Sierra is a member of the Marlins 40-man roster.
There is not a corresponding move at this time.
The Jumbo Shrimp roster stands at 24 active players.
The Jumbo Shrimp host Mobile in Thursday's 7:05 p.m. first pitch from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Robert Dugger (5-5, 3.19 ERA) starts for Jacksonville against BayBears RHP Jesus Castillo (2-5, 4.01 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.
On St. Vincent's HealthCare Military Appreciation Day, all active and retired military, veterans and their immediate families receive free general admission or reserved tickets to Thursday's game thanks to St. Vincent's HealthCare. Thursday's game is also a Thirsty Thursday presented by Budweiser. Fans can purchase $1 12 oz. and $2 24 oz. Budweiser draft products at the canopy near the Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Arlington Trail Rated Territory, Oasis concession stand behind Section 115 and right field bleachers, respectively. DJ Swagg and DJ MoneyGud from Power 106.1 will also provide music at the Budweiser Tiki Terrace.
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