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Eric Wagaman Eric Wagaman Loses 40-man roster spot
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 6:29 PM
Wagaman was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Monday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Wagaman is the roster casualty following the addition of Esteury Ruiz from the Dodgers. Wagaman slashed .250/.296/.378 with nine home runs and four steals in 514 plate appearances for the Marlins in 2025. He has some intriguing offensive traits, including strong bat speed and solid swing decisions, but Wagaman's lack of notable power (.128 ISO) in his age-27 season while playing at the bottom of the defensive spectrum made him expendable. |
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Esteury Ruiz Esteury Ruiz Shipped to Miami
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 6:07 PM
The Marlins acquired Ruiz from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Adriano Marrero, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Ruiz got into 19 games with the Dodgers in 2025, going 4-for-21 with one home run and four stolen bases. The 26-year-old led the American League with 67 steals in 2023, but he's managed just a .241/.296/.343 batting line over parts of four major-league seasons and is regarded as a poor defensive outfielder. Ruiz has a better chance to make the Marlins' Opening Day roster than he would have the Dodgers', but he does have minor-league options remaining. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Lands in Miami on one-year deal
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 11:56 AM
Fairbanks and the Marlins agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $13 million contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tampa Bay declined Fairbanks' $11 million club option for 2026 earlier this offseason, but the reliever ended up securing an extra $2 million after hitting the open market. The deal also includes a $1 million signing bonus and another $1 million in appearance-based incentives, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Marlins took a committee approach to the closer position in 2025, but Fairbanks' contract should give him some security as the Marlins' preferred ninth-inning man heading into spring training. Though staying healthy has often been an issue for Fairbanks throughout his career, he continued to pitch effectively in his age-31 season in 2025, logging a 2.83 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 59:18 K:BB while converting 27 of 32 save chances across 60.1 innings with the Rays. |
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Ronny Henriquez Ronny Henriquez To miss 2026 season
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 6:34 PM
Henriquez underwent a UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace procedure on his right elbow and will miss the 2026 season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Henriquez appeared in line to compete for save chances heading into the 2026 campaign after putting together an impressive 2025 season. He posted a 2.22 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 98:27 K:BB and seven saves in 11 chances across 73.0 innings. However, he'll now shift his focus to rehabbing following a recent season-ending surgery. The Marlins expect him to be ready for next year's spring training, per an update from the team. |
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Brian Navarreto Brian Navarreto Re-ups with Marlins
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 8:37 AM
The Marlins re-signed Navarreto to a minor-league contract Monday.
Analysis: Navarreto elected free agency last month after being outrighted off the Marlins' 40-man roster, but he's found his way back into the organization. The 30-year-old got into eight games with Miami in 2025, going 4-for-14 with one home run. Navarreto is likely pegged for Triple-A Jacksonville to begin the 2026 campaign. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Lands with Miami on one-year deal
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 12:25 PM
The Marlins signed Morel to a one-year contract Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Marlins plan to use Morel at first base, a position he has never played before. Given the team's lack of other options at first base, Morel should have a chance to be the regular there if he can prove to be adequate defensively. Morel flashed loads of promise earlier in his career, particularly in 2023 with the Cubs when he posted a .821 OPS with 26 home runs over only 429 plate appearances. He has just a .651 OPS since then and his strikeout rate spiked to 35.7 percent in 2025 with the Rays. Morel still makes loud contact when he connects (49.7 percent hard-hit rate, 14.8 percent barrel rate in 2025), and the Marlins will try to get him to cut down on the swing-and-miss. He will be arbitration-eligible in 2027 and 2028. |
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Zach Brzykcy Zach Brzykcy Outrighted to Jacksonville
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:37 PM
Brzykcy cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brzykcy was claimed off waivers in November after he posted a 9.00 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 23 innings with the Nationals this year. He'll remain in the organization but lose his roster spot, giving Miami an opening on the 40-man heading into the Rule 5 Draft. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Will play some first base in spring
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 8:46 AM
Conine will be given reps at first base during spring training, Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.
Analysis: Conine has not played anywhere other than the corner-outfield spots in pro ball, but the Marlins plan to give him a test run at first base. The position is wide open, so Conine could even start there if he adapts well to first base. Conine missed most of the 2025 season following surgery to repair a dislocated left shoulder, but he returned late in the year and enters the offseason healthy. |
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Tyler Zuber Tyler Zuber Returns to Miami on MiLB deal
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 10:05 AM
The Marlins re-signed Zuber to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Zuber got into 10 games between the Mets and Marlins in 2025, yielding 15 runs over 12 frames. The 30-year-old reliever has a career 6.26 ERA at the big-league level but has struck out 73 across 64.2 innings. Zuber is likely to start next season at Triple-A Jacksonville. |
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Joey Wiemer Joey Wiemer DFA'd by Miami
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 5:33 PM
The Marlins designated Weimer for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: The 26-year-old had a .715 OPS in 27 games for Miami in 2025 but will lose his place on the 40-man roster in order to create roster space ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. Weimer could be outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville or elect to refuse the assignment and become a free agent. |
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Jack Winkler Jack Winkler Receives outright assignment
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:36 PM
The Marlins outrighted Winkler to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Winkler will remain in the Marlins' organization, but he'll be removed from the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old infielder made 14 appearances with Miami in 2025, going 4-for-16 with two doubles, two runs scored and a stolen base. |
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Christian Roa Christian Roa Outrighted to Triple-A
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:35 PM
Roa cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Analysis: Roa pitched three scoreless innings for the Marlins this season but spent most of his time in Triple-A, where he posted a 2.83 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 60.1 frames. Despite his strong performance, he'll now lose his place on Miami's 40-man roster and aim to earn it back during spring training. |
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Zach Brzykcy Zach Brzykcy Claimed by Miami
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:31 PM
The Marlins claimed Brzykcy off waivers Thursday from the Nationals.
Analysis: Brzykcy appeared in 26 games with the Nationals in 2025, posting a 9.00 ERA and a 24:12 K:BB across 23 innings. He closed out the season at Triple-A Rochester, but he logged a 17.18 ERA across 11 innings with Rochester after being optioned there Aug. 5. Brzykcy will get a fresh start in Miami. |
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Brian Navarreto Brian Navarreto Outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:45 PM
The Marlins outrighted Navarreto to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Having been outrighted before, Navarreto can reject Wednesday's outright assignment and become a free agent if he wants. The catcher went 4-for-14 at the dish during his brief time with Miami in 2025. |
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Freddy Tarnok Freddy Tarnok Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:42 PM
The Marlins outrighted Tarnok to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Tarnok has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to reject Wednesday's outright assignment and become a free agent. The right-hander pitched well during his limited chances in relief with the Marlins in 2025, allowing two runs on just one hit and a 10:4 K:BB over 7.1 innings. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Sent outright to Triple-A
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:40 PM
The Marlins outrighted Bellozo to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Bellozo will remain in the organization. The 25-year-old has been used as a swingman in Miami, posting a 4.20 ERA and 98:44 K:BB across 150 innings since the start of the 2024 campaign. |
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Tyler Zuber Tyler Zuber Activated, outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:37 PM
The Marlins activated Zuber (lat) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Having previously been outrighted, Zuber has the option to elect free agency. The right-hander missed the final month of the regular season with a strained lat, but he should be fully recovered by spring training. |
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Jesus Tinoco Jesus Tinoco Outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:35 PM
The Marlins activated Tinoco (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Tinoco has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to elect free agency. The right-handed reliever will be sidelined until 2027 after undergoing UCL surgery in September. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Swipes 27th bag in win
Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 7:26 PM
Edwards went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a steal during the Marlins' 4-0 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Analysis: Edwards capped off the Marlins' four-run fourth inning with an RBI single to center before recording his 27th steal of the season in the seventhL which was just his third steal in September. Edwards will end the 2025 regular season with a .283/.343/.353 slash line with 75 runs, 20 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 43 RBI in 619 plate appearances. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Finishes 2025 season strong
Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 7:16 PM
Cabrera (8-7) earned the win against the Mets on Sunday, allowing two hits and five walks while striking out seven across five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Cabrera's command was off in Sunday's regular-season finale, logging a season-high five walks while tallying just 44 strikes on 83 pitches. Three of those free passes came in the fifth inning, but he was able to get out of the frame unscathed after getting Pete Alonso to line out to left field. Cabrera's efforts earned him his eighth win of the season -- a career high -- and he'll end the 2025 campaign with a 3.53 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 150:48 K:BB across 137.2 innings. |
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