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Jesus Tinoco Jesus Tinoco Picks up Opening Day win
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 9:18 PM
Tinoco (1-0) was credited with the win for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh. He allowed one one walk and one hit while striking out a batter across one scoreless frame.
Analysis: The 29-year-old right-hander was called from the bullpen for the top of the ninth inning, and after giving up a double and walk to Tommy Pham and Bryan Reynolds, respectively, Tinoco managed to escape the frame by striking out Joey Bart. It's worth noting that Tinoco got the call in a high-leverage situation over Calvin Faucher, with the duo battling for the top closer job in spring training. Tinoco tossed 26 pitches in his one inning of work, which could put him out of action through Saturday. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara No decision on Opening Day
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 9:13 PM
Alcantara didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's game against the Pirates. He allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Alcantara was in total control through the first four innings of Opening Day, including the third frame when he followed up a walk to Endy Rodriguez with three consecutive strikeouts. Alcantara started the fifth inning strong with two straight punchouts, but he allowed the next three hitters on base before giving up a two-run single to Bryan Reynolds, which led to Alcantara being replaced by Lake Bachar. It was a disappointing finish into what was otherwise a strong outing by Alcantara, who recorded 16 swinging strikes and six ground balls while logging a 62.6 percent strike rate. He'll look to pick up his first win of the season next week and is in line to face Juan Soto and the Mets in Miami. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Walk-off single on Opening Day
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 9:07 PM
Stowers went 1-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts and the game-winning RBI single during Thursday's 5-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Stowers got off to a rough start on Opening Day with two strikeouts, but he was able to settle in draw two walks on his next two plate appearances. With runners on second and third with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, Stowers smacked a 96 mph fastball off David Bednar into right field, which brought Javier Sanoja home for the winning run. Stowers beat out Griffin Conine for the starting job in left field during spring training, and the former has gotten off to a solid start to his 2025 campaign. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Recalled from Triple-A
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:42 AM
The Marlins recalled Bellozo from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Bellozo will fill a rotation slot while Ryan Weathers (forearm) and Edward Cabrera (blister) are out. He is slated to make his season debut Saturday against the Pirates. |
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Ryan Weathers Ryan Weathers Officially placed on injured list
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:41 AM
The Marlins placed Weathers on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left forearm strain.
Analysis: Weathers is expected to be shelved for at least the first month or so of the season with the injury. With Weathers and Edward Cabrera (blister) out, the Marlins have Connor Gillispie and Valente Bellozo in their Opening Day rotation. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Lands on 10-day IL
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:39 AM
The Marlins placed Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain.
Analysis: Sanchez suffered the injury in mid-March. He will be eligible for activation a week from Sunday, but it's not clear how far along Sanchez currently is in the recovery process. The Marlins have Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine in their corner outfield spots for Thursday's opener. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby IL move made official
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:37 AM
The Marlins placed Norby on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain.
Analysis: Norby was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain and is expected to be out until late April. Graham Pauley is drawing the start at third base in Thursday's opener. |
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Declan Cronin Declan Cronin Goes on IL with hip strain
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:36 AM
The Marlins placed Cronin on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left hip strain.
Analysis: Cronin will be eligible to return in mid-April, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready at that time. He will fill a setup role once healthy. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Officially goes on IL
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:34 AM
The Marlins placed Cabrera on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right middle finger blister.
Analysis: Cabrera threw a simulated game Wednesday and hopes to be ready to rejoin the rotation by mid-April. Connor Gillispie and Valente Bellozo will fill rotation spots while Cabrera and Ryan Weathers (forearm) are out. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Starting at third base
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Marlins recalled Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: They're also giving Pauley the start at third base on Opening Day versus the Pirates. Pauley will get reps at the hot corner along with Eric Wagaman and Jonah Bride while Connor Norby (oblique) is sidelined. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Cracks Opening Day roster
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 5:58 PM
Sanoja made the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Sanoja made his major-league debut for the Marlins in 2024 and appeared in 15 regular-season games. Jesus Sanchez (side) will miss the start of the 2025 season due to being placed on the IL, and Sanoja's ability to play multiple positions helped him earn a spot on Opening Day roster. Sanoja finished spring training with a .297/.381/.378 slash line with five walks, eight runs scored and seven RBI across 42 plate appearances. |
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Seth Martinez Seth Martinez Loses roster spot
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 1:59 PM
The Marlins designated Martinez for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: After being claimed off waivers from the Mariners on March 15, Martinez's stay on Miami's 40-man roster lasted less than two weeks with the Marlins swapping him out for right-hander Tyler Phillips, whom the team acquired from the Phillies on Wednesday. Martinez spent most of the 2024 season in the majors with Houston, serving in a middle-relief role while logging a 3.59 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB while collecting three wins, three holds and one save over 52.2 innings. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Heading to Miami
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 11:47 AM
The Marlins acquired Phillips from the Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Phillips doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he will report to the big club and will be part of the Marlins' Opening Day roster. While Phillips may work out of the Miami bullpen initially, he'll likely be in the mix for starts at some point, given that the team's rotation depth has already been tested by spring injuries to Ryan Weathers (forearm) and Edward Cabrera (finger). Over eight appearances (seven starts) for the Phillies in 2024, Phillips submitted a 6.87 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Makes Miami rotation
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 2:49 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Tuesday that Bellozo will be part of the team's Opening Day rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bellozo was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville earlier this month, but the Marlins are in need of reinforcements with Ryan Weathers (forearm) and Edward Cabrera (blister) going down. The 25-year-old Bellozo managed a 3.67 ERA for Miami last season, but that came with a 5.72 FIP. His leash in the role will be short. |
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Eric Wagaman Eric Wagaman Could benefit from Norby injury
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:28 AM
Wagaman could be in store for steady playing time at third base or designated hitter to begin the season after manager Clayton McCullough announced Tuesday that Connor Norby (oblique) will be out for about four weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Norby's injury will likely pave the way for Graham Pauley to make the Opening Day roster as an extra infielder, but De Nicola relays that the Marlins are likely to lean primarily on Wagaman and Jonah Bride at the third base and DH spots early on. After making his MLB debut with the Angels late last season, the 27-year-old Wagaman was non-tendered in November before signing a one-year deal with Miami. He earned his spot on the Marlins' 26-man active roster after producing a .738 OPS over 53 plate appearances in Grapefruit League play. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Likely to make Opening Day roster
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:26 AM
Pauley is expected to land the final position player roster spot for the Marlins due to the fact Connor Norby (oblique) is slated for a stint on the 10-day injured list, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pauley was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville earlier this month, but he has already rejoined the Marlins in Miami for their exhibition game versus the Yankees on Tuesday and is getting the start at third base. He could see some action at the hot corner while Norby misses the next four weeks. Eric Wagaman and Jonah Bride are also candidates to fill in at third base. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Out four weeks with oblique strain
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:22 AM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Tuesday that Norby will be sidelined four weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Norby suffered the injury during Grapefruit League play Saturday. With Norby unavailable for the first month or so of the season, the Marlins could use a combination of Eric Wagaman, Jonah Bride and Graham Pauley at third base. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Earns spot on Opening Day roster
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:58 PM
Stowers has been informed that he's made Miami's Opening Day roster, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Stowers has been in a battle with Griffin Conine for the starting job in left field during spring training, and while the team has yet to officially announce the starter, Stowers now knows he'll at least make the big-league team out of camp. The club could provide an additional update on the status of the job in left field at some point over the next few days. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Set for sim game Wednesday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 10:18 AM
Cabrera (blister) will throw a bullpen session Monday ahead of a simulated game Wednesday, Justin Morris of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander last pitched in a Grapefruit League game March 13 before being shut down due to a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand. Cabrera is aiming for a mid-April return to the rotation, and he likely won't need too many outings to build back up for the regular season -- he threw 51 pitches, albeit only 24 of them for strikes, on March 7 in the spring start prior to developing the blister. |
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Declan Cronin Declan Cronin Dealing with hip injury
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 4:45 PM
Cronin is managing left hip discomfort and won't be included on Miami's Opening Day roster, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander surrendered nine runs in 5.2 innings during spring training before Miami backed off his throwing program due to the hip issue. Cronin made 56 appearances for the Marlins last year and had a 4.35 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:25 K:BB over 70.1 innings. It's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined by the hip issue. |
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