SL1 Biloxi Shuckers

Viramontes Reinstated from DL, Tillman Placed on DL

Published on April 19, 2016 under Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BILOXI, MS - The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the following roster moves that affect the Shuckers roster prior to today's 6:40 pm game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at MGM Park.

Martin Viramontes, RHP, has been reinstated from the 7-day disabled list

- Daniel Tillman, RHP, has been placed on the 7-day disabled list, retroactive to April 17

Viramontes, 26, was placed on the DL on April 13, retroactive to April 11. He appeared in one game for the Shuckers on April 9 vs. Chattanooga, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings The Los Angeles native is 6-12 over 104 career games with a 5.06 ERA. Viramontes was Milwaukee's 28th round selection in 2012 out of Southern Cal.

Tillman, 27, has appeared in 3 games for the Shuckers this season, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.42 ERA (1er/6.1ip), 9 strikeouts and no walks. The Live Oak, FL native earned wins on April 11 vs. Chattanooga and April 16 at Mobile. Tillman was signed by the Brewers as a free agent on December 4, 2016 and carries a career 16-18 record with a 3.92 ERA in 218 career games.

The Shuckers current roster is made up of 25 active players and one on the disabled list.

Biloxi aims to take the lead in the five-game series tonight against Pensacola. RHP Javi Salas (1-1, 4.22) makes his third start of the year for the Shuckers, while the Blue Wahoos counter with the Cincinnati Reds' ninth-ranked prospect (Baseball America) Sal Rromano (0-0, 2.60) First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., with coverage starting at 6:20 p.m. on the Biloxi Shuckers' Radio Network's flagship station, WGCM 1240-AM, 100.9-FM, WPMO 1580-AM, and the TuneIn Radio app. The contest can also be seen on milb.tv.

The series continues through Thursday with a special 10:40 am start time on Wednesday for Education Day and the series wraps up on Thursday at 6:40 pm. Thursday will be Donate Life Night with the first 1,000 fans receiving a Biloxi Shuckers cap, courtesy of the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency. It's also the first Double Play Thursday, featuring $2 hot dogs and regular soft drinks and $2 off select draft beer and reserved tickets.

Tickets for individual regular season games are currently on-sale and may be purchased by visiting the MGM Park box office or any Ticketmaster outlet. Season Tickets, Shmini Plans, Group Tickets, Party Deck Tickets and Mercedes-Benz Mini Suite Tickets are available by calling the Shuckers at 228-233-3465. For more details, visit biloxishuckers.com.

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