Jared Serna became the 13th Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp alumnus to make his major league debut during the 2026 season Tuesday, appearing for the Miami Marlins against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Serna entered as a pinch hitter for Otto Lopez in the top of the eighth inning and remained in the game at second base. He recorded one infield assist in his first major league appearance.
Serna’s 2026 season with Jacksonville
Serna began the 2026 season with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and played in 91 games before his promotion. He batted .221/.303/.378/.681 and was tied for seventh on the team in home runs with 12 and RBIs with 48. His 14 stolen bases were tied for eighth on the team.
Born in Guaymas, Mexico, Serna originally signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent in July 2019. The Miami Marlins acquired him, Agustin Ramirez and Abraham Ramirez in a trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. after Serna played 89 games with the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2024.
Jacksonville’s major league connection
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and compete in the International League. Jacksonville won the 2025 International League Championship and its first Triple-A National Championship.
Serna played 10 regular-season games for the Jumbo Shrimp in 2025 before contributing during the championship postseason. His major league debut made him the 13th Jacksonville alumnus to reach the majors during the 2026 season.
Source: Original report