Brett Graves Joins Shrimp on Rehab Assignment
Miami Marlins right-hander starts today in Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. — The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to today’s game against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park at 2 p.m. eastern.
Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Brett Graves has joined the Jumbo Shrimp on a transfer of a major league rehab assignment from the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads. Graves will start for the Jumbo Shrimp today against the Braves in Mississippi.
“I’m feeling good, I’m feeling ready to go,” Graves said. “It’s been a long road back so I’m ready to get going.”
Graves made two rehab starts with the Hammerheads, going 0–1 with a 6.43 ERA in his seven innings of work. Graves started the season on Miami’s 60-day disabled list due to a left oblique strain.
Graves pitched in three games for the Marlins during spring training before his injury. Graves was selected by the Marlins from the Oakland Athletics in the Major League phase of the 2017 Rule 5 draft. Graves has never pitched above the Double-A level in his career, and he was originally selected by the A’s in the third round of the 2014 draft from the University of Missouri.
The Jumbo Shrimp and Braves will conclude their series with the fifth and final game of the five-game series on Sunday afternoon at Trustmark Park at 2 p.m. eastern. Fans can listen to Sunday’s game on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 1:45 p.m. eastern with the pregame show “Shrimp On Deck” locally on Sunny 102.3 FM, on the TuneIn Radio app, and www.jaxshrimp.com.
The Jumbo Shrimp return to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Tuesday, May 29, for the opener of a five-game series with Pensacola. Gates open at 6 p.m. for Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday, when tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First members using a CFCU credit or debit card, and fans can learn about the Jumbo Shrimp VISA® Debit Card on the concourse. Coors Light $2 Tuesday means $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. Coors Light. Small sodas are $1 at the concession stands. Painting With A Twist will offer a painting class during the game, which fans can purchase in advance in a package including Sky Deck seating and a picnic buffet. Space is limited. The package is on sale at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password “TWIST”).
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League’s Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy, and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by General Manager Harold Craw. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358–2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.
