SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Silverio to New Orleans

Published on July 5, 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 Chattanooga Lookouts at Bragan Field at 7:05 p.m.

Outfielder Alfredo Silverio has been transferred from the Suns to Triple-A New Orleans. Silverio played in 74 games for the Suns, hitting .212 (58-for-274) with three home runs and 36 RBI. Silverio led the team with 69 strikeouts in his first year healthy since he was with the Chattanooga Lookouts in 2011.

This is the first call-up to Triple-A in Silverio's career.

The Suns roster now stands at 24 active players and a revised roster is attached.

Tonight the Suns will send out right-hander Jay Rogers (3-2, 4.76) while the Lookouts will counter with a righty of their own in Matt Shelton (2-1, 3.65)

Suns fans can listen to Saturday'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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