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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Picks up three-inning save
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:30 AM
Phillips recorded his first save of the season in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Reds, allowing two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings of relief. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander collected three conventional one-inning saves over the final weeks of the 2025 season, but Phillips picked up a long-relief save Thursday to close out a rout. He's been effective to begin the current campaign, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB over 8.2 innings and four appearances, but Phillips doesn't appear to be the part of the high-leverage picture for the Marlins at the moment. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Drives in two on three hits in win
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:12 PM
Sanoja went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: With Jakob Marsee getting the start at designated hitter, Sanoja was in center field Thursday and hit eighth against right-hander starter Rhett Lowder. Sanoja singled in each of his first three at-bats and drove home runs in the fourth and sixth innings. Sanoja is now slashing .406/.424/.500 with three doubles, seven RBI, one run scored, one stolen base and a 1:4 BB:K across 33 trips to the plate this season. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Doubles twice, drives in three
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:08 PM
Caissie went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Caissie continues to swing a hot bat for Miami. After striking out in his first at-bat, Caissie doubled home a pair of runs in the fourth doubled and scored in the sixth and singled home another run in the seventh. Thursday marked Caissie's eighth start in 13 games, as he's not getting starts against lefties, and he's now slashing .324/.385/.618 with four doubles, two home runs, 12 RBI, six runs scored, one stolen base and a 3:13 BB:K across 39 trips to the plate. |
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Agustin Ramirez Agustin Ramirez Two RBI in win Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:02 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Ramirez singled and scored in the seventh inning before driving in a pair with another single in the eighth to make it an 8-1 ballgame. The 24-year-old backstop is still looking for his first home run of the season and has yet to display much extra-base pop through 12 games, slashing .250/.365/.364 with three doubles, a triple, four RBI, seven runs scored, one stolen base and a 7:11 BB:K across his 52 plate appearances. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Picks up first win Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 5:56 PM
Meyer (1-0) earned the win Thursday against the Reds, allowing one run on four hits and three walks with four strikeouts across five innings.
Analysis: Meyer threw a heavy dose of sliders against Cincinnati and generated a 25 percent swinging strike rate with the pitch Thursday. Meyer's only mistake was a two-out solo home run allowed to Sal Stewart in the fifth inning. Meyer left the game with a 4-1 lead, and the Miami bullpen was able to hold on to preserve the right-hander's first win of the season. He'll carry a 3.68 ERA 15:8 K:BB across 14.2 innings into his next start Tuesday in Atlanta. |
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Deyvison De Los Santos Deyvison De Los Santos Set to be recalled
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 2:48 PM
The Marlins will recall De Los Santos from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Friday's game in Detroit, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: He's expected to be the roster replacement for Griffin Conine (hamstring), who is bound for the 10-day injured list. De Los Santos was up briefly with the big club earlier this season, going 1-for-2 with a double. He's an option for playing time between first base and designated hitter, though an everyday role is unlikely. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Likely headed to injured list
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 2:43 PM
Conine (hamstring) is likely to be placed on the 10-day injured list, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Conine was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Reds after injuring his left hamstring on a diving attempt in the outfield. The Marlins have not yet referred to the injury as a strain, but it seems they're expecting to make a roster move. Deyvison De Los Santos is expected to be the roster replacement for Conine. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Pulled with hamstring injury
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 12:59 PM
Conine was removed from Thursday's game versus the Reds in the top of the sixth inning with left hamstring discomfort, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
Analysis: Conine attempted a diving catch in left field and then got up grabbing the back of his leg before walking off with the Marlins' trainer. He was hitless in two plate appearances before exiting. Miami should have more information on Conine's injury after the game, but he could be headed for the injured list. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Cleared for rehab games
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 12:15 PM
Stowers (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Stowers will play for Jacksonville on Friday, take Saturday off and then return to action Sunday for the Jumbo Shrimp as he eases back into game action following a right hamstring strain. The 28-year-old will take over in left field when he's ready to rejoin the Marlins, but Stowers is also under consideration for reps at first base. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards On base three times in win
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:49 AM
Edwards went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Analysis: After going 0-for-7 over the prior two games -- his first hitless performances this season -- Edwards got back on track Wednesday. The switch-hitting speedster has come flying out of the gates, slashing .400/.438/.533 over 12 contests with three doubles, a homer, two steals, six RBI and 10 runs. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Taking reps at first base
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:44 AM
Stowers (hamstring) has been doing fielding drills at first base while getting ready to begin a rehab assignment, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was a Gold Glove finalist in left field last season so a permanent position switch is unlikely, but the Marlins are looking for answers at first base after Christopher Morel (oblique) also landed on the IL right before Opening Day. "It's definitely a possibility," manager Clayton McCullough said about the chance Stowers sees time at first base when he's healthy. "I spoke with Kyle about this in November, over the offseason, that as much I value and we do as an organization, positional flexibility and optionality, Kyle potentially had a skill set to maybe do that." Four different players have already seen time at first base for Miami this season, and the position could remain a revolving door as McCullough mixes and matches his lineups depending on who's hot and who's on the mound for the opposition. Stowers could begin a rehab stint with Triple-A Jacksonville this weekend. |
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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Optioned to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:21 AM
The Marlins optioned Gusto to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Gusto was up for a few days while Pete Fairbanks was on paternity leave, but he'll head back to the minors now as Fairbanks rejoins the active roster. The 27-year-old Gusto picked up a hold with a scoreless inning Wednesday in his lone appearance with the big club. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Back from paternity leave
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:18 AM
The Marlins activated Fairbanks from the paternity leave list Thursday.
Analysis: Fairbanks missed the first three games of the series against the Reds as he welcomed a new addition to the family, but he'll be available for the series finale Thursday. The veteran closer has permitted three runs with a 6:1 K:BB over his first four innings this season, collecting a pair of saves along the way. |
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Michael Petersen Michael Petersen Records first save of season
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:58 AM
Petersen earned the save Wednesday against the Reds with a scoreless inning, giving up two hits and striking out two.
Analysis: Petersen entered the game with a three-run lead, and while he allowed back-to-back singles to Tyler Stephenson and Noelvi Marte, he ultimately got the job done. Petersen recorded the final out with runners on second and third when he struck out Matt McLain for his first save of the season. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 5.40 ERA and 6:4 K:BB through five innings to begin the season, and he'll revert to lower-leverage usage once closer Pete Fairbanks (personal) returns to the Marlins. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Not in Thursday's lineup
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:55 AM
Norby is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Reds.
Analysis: Norby popped his first home run of the season Wednesday but will get a breather in Thursday's matinee. Liam Hicks will be utilized as the Marlins' first baseman and cleanup man. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Earns first win of season
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:54 AM
Perez (1-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Reds after allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out six and also hit a batter.
Analysis: Even though Perez finished just three outs away from recording a quality start, this was still a solid showing for the right-hander -- and more importantly, it was a bounce-back effort compared to his previous start. However, Perez has yet to pitch more than five innings after doing so in his first turn of the season against the Pirates. Through three starts, Perez has a 5.06 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a 18:9 K:BB across 16 frames. His next start is scheduled for next week on the road against Atlanta. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Hits first homer of season
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:51 AM
Norby went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Analysis: Norby went yard for the first time this season with a blast off Connor Phillips in the seventh inning. Norby's fantasy production has been limited this season, however; through 11 games and 42 plate appearances, he's hitting just .206 with a .710 OPS, adding a homer, two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored. Even though third base isn't known for being one of the deepest positions in terms of fantasy talent, Norby's current production makes him a middling fantasy option at the moment. |
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Austin Slater Austin Slater Hitting bench with righty starting
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
Slater out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Owen Caissie will slot back into right field in place of Slater, who had started each of the last four games while going 2-for-11 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored. All six of Slater's starts this season have come against left-handed pitching, and the veteran outfielder appears likely to remain a strict short-side platoon player moving forward. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Back to bench vs. righty starter
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:03 PM
Sanoja is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Sanoja will hit the bench after he had been included in the lineup at third base in each of the Marlins' last four games -- all against left-handed starting pitchers. Graham Pauley will settle back in at the hot corner Wednesday in place of Sanoja, who is likely to remain stuck in the short side of a platoon. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Getting breather Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:01 PM
Lopez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Reds.
Analysis: Lopez had been listed in the Marlins' initial lineup, but that was a clerical error as he had been scheduled for a day off, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Leo Jimenez will cover shortstop and bat eighth for Miami. |
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