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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Agrees to deal with Miami
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:49 PM
The Marlins and Sanchez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sanchez was in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old slashed .252/.313/.417 with career highs in home runs (18) and stolen bases (16) in 2024. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Settles with Miami
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:46 PM
The Marlins and Garrett (elbow) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Garrett avoids an arbitration hearing in his first year of eligibility. He did not, however, avoid elbow surgery, as he underwent a UCL revision surgery with an internal brace last month that will sideline him for the entirety of the 2025 season. |
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Nick Fortes Nick Fortes Avoids arbitration
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:43 PM
The Marlins and Fortes avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fortes, 28, has managed just a .222/.275/.344 batting line over parts of four major-league seasons. He sits atop the Marlins' depth chart at catcher but is not an appealing fantasy option. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Settles with Miami
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:40 PM
The Marlins and Cabrera avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cabrera qualified for Super 2 status and will avoid an arbitration hearing. Still trying to find consistency at the major-league level, the right-hander held a 4.95 ERA and 107:50 K:BB over 96.1 innings this past season. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Avoids arbitration
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:37 PM
The Marlins and Bender avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bender had been eligible for arbitration for the first time. The right-handed reliever posted a 4.08 ERA and 59:18 K:BB across 53 innings out of the Marlins' bullpen in 2024. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Out for 2025 after UCL surgery
Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 1:11 PM
Garrett will miss the 2025 season after undergoing UCL revision surgery with an internal brace in December, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Garrett made just seven starts for the Marlins during the 2025 season due to forearm and elbow problems and his UCL finally gave out. The left-hander had Tommy John surgery previously, so while the December operation was less invasive, it will still be a very lengthy rehab. If all goes well, it's possible Garrett is ready for the start of the 2026 season. |
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Ryan Weathers Ryan Weathers Drops 20 pounds
Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 12:25 PM
Weathers has lost 20 pounds this offseason, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Weathers has a high insulin resistance but has been able to drop weight over the winter while following a Keto diet. The left-hander missed three months during the 2024 season due to a left index finger strain, but he pitched well when on the mound in collecting a 3.63 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 80:24 K:BB over 86.2 frames. Weathers ended the season healthy and will have some deep-league fantasy appeal in 2025, although wins could be difficult to come by on the Marlins. |
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Freddy Tarnok Freddy Tarnok Signs deal with Marlins
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 7:09 PM
Tarnok signed a contract with the Marlins on Sunday, which includes an invite to spring training, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.
Analysis: Tarnok appeared in 21 games between Triple-A Las Vegas and Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2024, producing an 8.16 ERA with 34 strikeouts over 28.2 innings. He'll now get a shot at proving himself with Miami in the spring, looking to make his first appearance in the majors since the 2023 campaign with Oakland. |
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Matt Mervis Matt Mervis Moved to Miami
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 12:37 PM
The Marlins acquired Mervis from the Cubs on Sunday in exchange for utility man Vidal Brujan, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Following a breakout 2022 campaign in the minors, Mervis entered 2023 as one of the more highly regarded prospects in baseball thanks to his combination of power hitting and on-base skills, but the sheen had largely worn off over the past two seasons. Mervis struck out at a 31.5 percent clip and posted a meager .103 ISO over 127 plate appearances in the majors with the Cubs across the past two seasons, and he didn't mash in the minors in 2024 like he had in the past either, slashing .235/.329/.434 in 81 games with Triple-A Iowa. Though he still had a minor-league option remaining, Mervis didn't seem to have much of a future in Chicago with Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki entrenched at first base and designated hitter, respectively, but he should have a clearer path to playing time in Miami. Jonah Bride currently sits atop the organizational depth chart at first base, but Mervis' superior pop likely makes him a higher-upside option. |
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Vidal Brujan Vidal Brujan DFA'd by Fish
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:12 PM
The Marlins designated Brujan for assignment Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Brujan played in a career-high 102 games last season, during which he slashed .222/.303/.319 with 16 RBI and five stolen bases. However, Miami signed Eric Wagaman to a one-year deal Friday, which will force Brujan to give up his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old's defensive versatility could draw interest from other teams on the waiver wire, though chances are he begins the season in Triple-A. |
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Eric Wagaman Eric Wagaman Signs on with Miami
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:46 PM
The Marlins signed Wagaman to a one-year contract Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Alvarez-Montes indicates that it's a major-league deal for Wagaman, who was non-tendered by the Angels last month. The 27-year-old got a cup of coffee with the Halos in 2024, slashing .250/.270/.403 with two homers in 18 games. He hit .274/.339/.469 with 17 home runs last year in the minors. Wagaman should have a pretty good chance to make the Opening Day roster on a talent-deficient Marlins club. |
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Deyvison De Los Santos Deyvison De Los Santos Given 40-man roster spot
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 1:33 PM
The Marlins selected De Los Santos' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: De Los Santos finished the 2024 season with 40 home runs and 120 RBI between the Double-A and Triple-A levels. He got his strikeout rate down to 24.7 percent overall on the season, but it came in at 28.4 percent with Jacksonville after he landed there via trade. While there are swing-and-miss concerns, De Los Santos won't turn 22 until June and has immense raw power. He could get a shot with the Marlins at some point in 2025. |
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David Hensley David Hensley Booted from 40-man roster
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 2:19 PM
The Marlins outrighted Hensley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Analysis: He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will stick around in the organization. Hensley, who turns 29 in March, has slashed .188/.280/.279 in 69 games over parts of three big-league seasons. |
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Darren McCaughan Darren McCaughan Removed from 40-man roster
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 2:17 PM
The Marlins outrighted McCaughan to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Analysis: McCaughan has been outrighted before, so he can exercise his right to free agency if he wants. The right-hander posted an unsightly 6.21 ERA over 42 frames between the Marlins and Guardians in 2024. |
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Shaun Anderson Shaun Anderson Sent outright to Triple-A
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 2:15 PM
The Marlins outrighted Anderson to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Analysis: Anderson has been outrighted previously, so he has the option to elect free agency. The righty held an 8.27 ERA and 10:1 K:BB across 16.1 frames between the Rangers and Marlins this season. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Dealing with elbow impingement
Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 12:22 PM
Garrett was diagnosed with a left elbow impingement last week, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Garrett missed multiple months of action with a strained left forearm before suffering a setback with his elbow during a bullpen session in September. He is currently going through a throwing progression at the Marlins' spring training complex in Florida, and the setback isn't considered something that will jeopardize his availability for the start of spring training. |
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Ryan Weathers Ryan Weathers Ends season with win
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 8:20 AM
Weathers (5-6) allowed a run on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Toronto.
Analysis: Weathers loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning but escaped the threat unscathed. He didn't allow another runner into scoring position until Luis De Los Santos doubled and later scored in the seventh. At one point, Weathers retired 16 consecutive batters. He posted a 4.02 ERA over 15.2 innings after returning from a three-month stint on the injured list. Weathers finishes the 2024 season with a 3.63 ERA and an 80:24 K:BB through 86.2 frames. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Earns first save
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 8:12 AM
Bender issued one walk over 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a save against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Bender threw just 13 of 25 pitches for strikes but still closed out the 3-1 win without much trouble. It was his first outing of more than one inning pitched since July 26. Bender finishes his 2024 season at 5-2 with a 4.08 ERA, one save, 15 holds and a 59:18 K:BB through 53 frames. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Homers, drives in five in win
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 10:19 PM
Myers went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Myers doubled home two runs in the sixth inning and then broke the game open with a three-run homer in the eighth. The long ball was the 28-year-old's first since July 6, as he missed over two months with a fractured left ankle. On the year, he is hitting .264 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and four steals across just 104 plate appearances with the Marlins. |
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Xzavion Curry Xzavion Curry Goes five innings in win
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 8:18 PM
Curry (2-2) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with one strikeout over five innings.
Analysis: Curry drew his first start since July 23 and rebounded from a solo homer in the first inning with four scoreless frames. The 26-year-old generated just two whiffs on 65 pitches but fired 42 strikes and limited hard contact. He'll finish the season with a 4.64 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB across 42.2 innings with the Guardians and Marlins. |
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