Smith to Disabled List
Published on July 12, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's game against the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Stadium at 6:15 p.m.
Left-handed starting pitcher Chipper Smith has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to July 11 with a left hamstring strain. Smith this season with the Suns was 3-3 with a 4.02 ERA in 11 starts with Jacksonville.
The Suns roster now stands at 23 active players and a revised roster is attached.
The Suns and Smokies will be back at it on Saturday night, with first pitch set for 6:15 p.m. ET. The Suns will send out right-hander Robert Morey (0-0, 4.05) while the Smokies will counter with a righty of their own in Pierce Johnson (2-2, 3.79).
Suns fans can listen to Saturday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 94.1 WSOS-FM or through www.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com or the Suns iPhone or Android app, beginning at 6:00 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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