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Texas Rangers Trade INF Pedro Ciriaco to Miami Marlins

LHP Eric Jokisch Received, Assigned to Round Rock
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July 8, 2016

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Texas Rangers announced Friday afternoon that Round Rock Express INF Pedro Ciriaco has been traded to the Miami Marlins organization in exchange for LHP Eric Jokisch, who has been assigned to the Express. Jokisch will not be active for Round Rock's contest against the Memphis Redbirds this evening.

Jokisch will be joining his third different Pacific Coast League team of the year after spending time with the Iowa Cubs and New Orleans Zephyrs earlier in 2016. The 26-year-old lefty compiled a 2-0 record with a 2.64 ERA (9 ER/30.2 IP) in 18 appearances, all out of the bullpen, with the Zephyrs.

The Springfield, Illinois native began the season with the Cubs, making just one start with the team, which came on April 9 against the Express. Jokisch was roughed up in the loss, allowing eight earned runs on 11 hits in just 4.1 innings of work. He was designated for assignment and claimed by the Marlins on April 13. Jokisch was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round of the 2010 draft and had spent all five of his professional seasons within the team's farm system before being designated for assignment.

Ciriaco, 30, had spent the duration of the 2016 season with Round Rock. The 14-year veteran posted a .268 batting average with one home run and 18 RBI in 51 games with the E-Train. Now with the Marlins, Ciriaco will be joining his eighth different organization since the 2010 season.

To complete Round Rock's 25-man roster, INF Edwin Garcia was promoted from AA Frisco on Friday afternoon. Additionally, LHP Alex Claudio was recalled to the Texas Rangers while LHP Juan Grullon was activated off Round Rock's disabled list. Finally, to make room on their 25-man roster for Claudio, Texas optioned RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez back to the Express, however the righty is not active tonight.

Round Rock continues a four-game series against the Memphis Redbirds this evening. The Express will return to the friendly confines of Dell Diamond following the Triple-A Baseball All-Star Break for a four-game set against the Sacramento River Cats beginning on Thursday, July 14.

Single game tickets are available along with season ticket packages and group discounts. For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter!