Miami Marlins

Marlins recall Jose Urena to start Tuesday, option Austin Brice to Triple-A

Published Aug. 16, 2016 4:47 p.m. ET

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CINCINNATI (AP) -- Right-hander Jose Urena has been recalled from New Orleans by the Miami Marlins, who optioned right-hander Austin Brice to the Triple-A farm team.

Urena, the Marlins' starting pitcher on Tuesday against the Reds, was 3-3 with a 3.17 ERA in 12 starts. He began the night 1-3 with a 6.69 ERA in three starts and 16 relief appearances for Miami.

Brice was recalled by the Marlins on Aug. 9 and made his major league debut three days later against the Chicago White Sox, pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts.