Miami Marlins - NFBC | High Stakes Fantasy Baseball

Miami Marlins

NFC | High Stakes Fantasy Sports

News
Andrew Nardi Andrew Nardi Healthy to kick off spring Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 10:29 AM Nardi (back) threw a live bullpen session during Wednesday's workout at spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Nardi didn't pitch for the Marlins or any of their affiliates in 2025 after experiencing lower-back inflammation in spring training and requiring an injection in late April to relieve continued discomfort. The lefty reliever was able to throw off a mound before the end of the season, and he appears to have turned a corner in his recovery over the offseason. Assuming Nardi can stay healthy this spring, he could resurface as an impact setup or middle-relief arm for Miami. The 27-year-old has maintained a 4.51 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 167:53 K:BB over 121.2 career innings in the big leagues.
Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Cleared for start of camp Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 9:07 AM Gusto (shoulder) will be available to pitch this week as spring training gets underway, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Gusto closed the 2025 season on the Marlins' injured list after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement in late August, but he was apparently able to make a full recovery from the injury over the offseason. Between his stops with Houston and Miami last season, Gusto started in 17 of his 27 appearances and posted a 5.67 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 101.2 innings. The Marlins could have Gusto stretch out as a starter during spring training, but he'll likely serve as more of a insurance option for the rotation and is likelier to begin the 2026 campaign as a long man out of the bullpen.
Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Cleared for start of camp Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 9:04 AM Garrett (elbow) will be available to pitch this week as spring training gets underway, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The Marlins announced Wednesday that aside from Calvin Faucher -- who has yet to report to camp --and the rehabbing Ronny Henriquez (elbow), all pitchers on the 40-man roster are operating with no restrictions to begin camp. Garrett missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing elbow surgery with an internal brace in December 2024, but he told Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com that he threw "a couple" live bullpen sessions prior to reporting to camp and is scheduled to throw another one Wednesday. Since he's coming off a major injury, Garrett may be eased into the Grapefruit League pitching schedule behind some of the Marlins' other starting candidates, but the 28-year-old lefty should have a fairly clear path to an Opening Day rotation spot if he emerges from spring training healthy.
Max Meyer Max Meyer Cleared for start of camp Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:58 AM Meyer (hip) will be available to pitch this week as spring training gets underway, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The Marlins announced Wednesday that aside from Calvin Faucher -- who has yet to report to camp --and the rehabbing Ronny Henriquez (elbow), all pitchers on the 40-man roster are operating with no restrictions to begin camp. Assuming he makes it through spring training no worse for the wear as he completes his throwing progression, Meyer should have an inside track to a spot in the Opening Day rotation. The 26-year-old turned in a 4.73 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 68:20 K:BB across 64.2 innings over 12 starts in 2025 before he was shut down with a left hip labral injury that required season-ending surgery in late June.
Chris Paddack Chris Paddack Inks deal with Miami Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 11:08 AM The Marlins signed Paddack to a one-year, $4 million contract Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Analysis: Paddack pitched to a 4.95 ERA across 21 starts with the Twins last season before being shipped to the Tigers at the trade deadline. He pitched in 12 games for Detroit, making seven starts, and logged a miserable 6.32 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB across 47 innings. In Miami, Paddack figures to compete for the fifth spot in the rotation behind Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Max Meyer (hip) and Braxton Garrett (elbow). Robby Snelling, Janson Junk and Adam Mazur will be Paddack's top competition.
Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Likely Opening Day starter Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 9:33 AM Alcantara is the favorite to get the Opening Day start for the Marlins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: It's an honor the right-hander has been given five times previously, and after he surprisingly was one of the starting pitchers Miami didn't trade this offseason, Alcantara's only real competition for the assignment is Eury Perez. Alcantara also believes he's much more prepared to regain his top form in 2026 than he was last season in his return from Tommy John surgery. "Coming back from TJ, you're not going to do great since the first day," he said Friday. "You've got to be step by step. Mentally, I was thinking too much, people talking negative about myself... I've just got to be able to be healthy this year, showing the people in Spring Training that I can do great and just got to keep believing." Alcantara did seem to turn a corner over the final six weeks of 2025, posting a 2.68 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 52:10 K:BB over his last eight starts and 53.2 innings.
Connor Norby Connor Norby Might be headed for utility role Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 10:16 AM Norby is expected to see some time in the outfield this spring, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The 25-year-old heads into camp competing with Graham Pauley for the starting third base job, but Norby may be behind in that battle before he even reports to Jupiter. Pauley graded out as the superior defender at the hot corner last season, and even if the duo wind up in a platoon, Norby would be on the short end of it as a right-handed hitter. He also had trouble staying healthy in 2025, and shifting to a utility role might help him stay on the field. Norby did finish last season on a high note at the plate, slashing .293/.344/.500 over 58 plate appearances after returning in late August from wrist surgery, although even then he missed time in September due to a quad strain.
Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Could be favorite for 3B job Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 10:09 AM Pauley may be the favorite to win the Marlins' starting job at third base over Connor Norby due to his superior defense, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: A platoon could also emerge between the lefty-swinging Pauley and the right-handed Norby if neither seizes the starting gig this spring. However, Pauley would seem to have the edge after recording six Outs Above Average last season, tied for fifth among third baseman, while seeing his offense pick up in the second half. Norby is also expected to get some work in the outfield during camp, which could signal a transition into a utility role. Pauley slashed a respectable .250/.367/.474 over 90 plate appearances after the All-Star break in 2025 with four homers, two steals and a sharp 14:15 BB:K.
Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Expected to be full-go in camp Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 10:02 AM Garrett (elbow) isn't expected to have any restrictions when spring training begins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Garrett didn't pitch at all in 2025 while recovering from December 2024 elbow surgery that included an internal brace procedure. The 28-year-old southpaw had shown flashes of upside before that, including a shutout of the Diamondbacks in May 2024, and with the Marlins having traded Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers this offseason, the team is counting on Garrett to fill one of three openings in the rotation behind Sandy Alcantara and Eury Perez.
Max Meyer Max Meyer Should have no restrictions in camp Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 9:56 AM Meyer (hip) is expected to be a full-go for the start of spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The 26-year-old right-hander go off to a fast start last season, posting a 2.10 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 41:7 K:BB through 30 innings over his first five starts, but Meyer's numbers cratered after that due to a hip issue that eventually required surgery. With the Marlins having traded Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers this offseason, the team has three open rotation spots behind Sandy Alcantara and Eury Perez, and Meyer is being counted on to fill one of them. If he can stay healthy and rediscover that early 2025 form, he'll be headed for a breakout campaign.
Victor Mesa Jr. Victor Mesa Jr. DFA'd by Miami Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 12:45 PM The Marlins designated Mesa for assignment Tuesday. Analysis: The 24-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues in 2025 but struggled in 16 games, going 6-for-32 (.188 average) with one home run and a 5:5 BB:K. Mesa had a .303/.374/.513 slash line across 42 Triple-A games and could generate some interest on the waiver wire.
Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Claimed by Marlins Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 12:42 PM The Marlins claimed Acton off waivers from the Rockies on Tuesday. Analysis: Acton had previously been designated for assignment by the Rockies and has now been scooped up on waivers for the second time this offseason. The 27-year-old reliever made one scoreless appearance for the Rays in 2025 but spent most of the year at Triple-A Durham, where he held a 3.68 ERA and 71:27 K:BB over 58.2 frames. Acton will compete for a spot in Miami's bullpen.
Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson Signs with Marlins as NRI Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 2:15 PM The Marlins signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Dec. 29 that includes an invitation to big-league spring training. Analysis: Johnson received 57 plate appearances between the Giants and Orioles in 2025, finishing with a .548 OPS. The 30-year-old can handle all three outfield spots and will provide experienced depth at Triple-A Jacksonville, barring his surprising inclusion on the Opening Day roster.
Osvaldo Bido Osvaldo Bido Removed from 40-man roster again Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 1:37 PM The Marlins designated Bido for assignment Tuesday. Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Bradley Blalock. Bido has already been in four organizations this offseason and could make it a fifth if he gets claimed on waivers again. He held a 5.87 ERA and 18.7 percent strikeout rate in 2025 with the Athletics.
Bradley Blalock Bradley Blalock Dealt to Miami Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 10:52 AM The Marlins acquired Blalock from the Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for Jake Brooks, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Blalock had been designated for assignment last week and is now headed to a new organization. The right-hander holds an abysmal 8.16 ERA and 47:43 K:BB over 89.1 innings in parts of two seasons at the major-league level, but the Marlins appear optimistic they can get more out of Blalock. The 25-year-old will give Miami some rotation depth following its trades of Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers.
Osvaldo Bido Osvaldo Bido Scooped up by Miami Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 2:23 PM The Marlins claimed Bido off waivers from the Rays on Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. Analysis: It's the fourth organization this offseason for Bido, who posted a 5.87 ERA and 18.7 percent strikeout rate in 2025 with the Athletics. The right-hander held a 3.41 ERA and 24.3 percent strikeout rate in 2024 and offers the flexibility to serve as a starter or reliever. Bido could compete for a rotation spot in Miami, but a long-relief role is likelier.
Jesus Tinoco Jesus Tinoco Back with Marlins on minors deal Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 8:48 AM The Marlins re-signed Tinoco (elbow) to a minor-league contract Jan. 5. Analysis: Tinoco is recovering from UCL surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season, so it's likely a two-year minor-league deal. The right-handed reliever made 20 appearances for Miami in 2025, posting a 5.12 ERA and 10:8 K:BB over 19.1 innings while notching four saves.
Andrew Nardi Andrew Nardi Avoids arbitration with Miami Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:17 PM Nardi and the Marlins agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports. Analysis: Nardi is in his first year of arbitration eligibility, so it's likely a modest deal. He posted a 5.07 ERA across 49.2 innings of work in 2025, though he had a far more impressive 70:18 K: BB. Nardi could be in for better results in 2026.
Max Meyer Max Meyer Comes to terms with Miami Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 6:48 PM Meyer (hip) and the Marlins agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration Thursday,Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports. Analysis: Meyer has struggled with injuries throughout his big-league career and made only 12 starts in 2025. He posted a 68:20 K:BB across 64.2 frames before being sidelined in early July, but he figures to be ready for spring training. Meyer should have a rotation spot to begin 2026.
Ryan Weathers Ryan Weathers Agrees to deal with Miami Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 4:59 PM Weathers agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.35 million with the Marlins on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports. Analysis: Weathers opened the 2025 campaign on the Marlins' injured list due to a forearm strain, but after making his season debut in mid-May, he wound up back on the IL with a lat strain after just five starts. The 26-year-old southpaw was cleared to return in September, and over his last three outings of the season he posted a 1-1 record with a 5.27 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 13.2 innings. Weathers has started in only 39 major-league games over the last three seasons, but if he remains healthy, he should serve in a prominent role in the Marlins' rotation in 2026.