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Suns Announce Additional Roster Moves

Published on May 25, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a pair of transactions that impact their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to tonight's game against the Jackson Generals at Bragan Field at 7:05 p.m.

Infielder Ryan Fisher has been placed on the disabled list with a right knee contusion. Fisher was hitting .207 with five home runs and 15 RBI in 36 games for the Suns in 2014.

In a corresponding move, first baseman Rich Poythress has returned to the Suns from the disabled list. Poythress was placed on the disabled list on May 18 with right wrist tendonitis. Poythress is hitting .244 with four homers and 11 RBI in 23 games with the Suns this season.

Suns fans can listen to Sunday'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 6:35 p.m. ET with the Memorial Hospital Suns Pregame Show on Suns Sunday.

Additionally, fans can watch the Jacksonville Suns live in HD on CW 17 (cable channel 435) with Suns broadcaster Roger Hoover and Suns President & Owner Peter Bragan, Jr. bringing you all the action from Sunday's contest.

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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