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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Goes yard in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:41 PM
Sanoja went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Sanoja's seventh-inning blast off Walker Buehler at least made the Marlins look competitive in a game where they had just four hits as a team. Over 18 games in September, Sanoja has gone 25-for-72 (.347) with 10 extra-base hits and 16 RBI. He's batting .291 with a .784 OPS, 10 homers, 67 RBI, 49 runs scored, 31 doubles, five triples and 11 stolen bases over 138 contests in a breakout year in 2026. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Handed 11th loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:39 PM
Alcantara (13-11) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings to take the loss versus the Padres on Sunday.
Analysis: After a midweek cameo as a closer, Alcantara was back in his usual starting role Sunday. It went about as well as his last few starts, which is to say not that well at all. He's given up at least four runs over each of his last five starts, allowing 23 runs across 27.1 innings in that span. Alcantara is at a 3.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 152:59 K:BB through 212 innings over 34 games (33 starts) this season. The Miami ace is projected for one more start this year, which is expected to be at home versus Atlanta. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards On bench Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 1:02 PM
Edwards (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Edwards departed Saturday's game due to discomfort in his left thumb, which was initially checked out after he hit a foul ball. The 27-year-old returned from the injured list last weekend after missing two weeks due to a sprain in the same thumb, so he may have aggravated the injury. Javier Sanoja will shift to second base while Graham Pauley starts at the hot corner. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Leaves early Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:31 PM
Edwards left Saturday's game against the Padres in the seventh inning with left thumb discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Edwards was checked out by a trainer after a foul ball during his plate appearance in the top of the seventh, and while he stayed in the game initially, the second baseman was replaced on defense the next half-inning. He just recently returned from a left thumb sprain, and De Nicola speculates Edwards might have aggravated that injury. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Heading to bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:05 PM
Conine is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Conine will get what looks like a rest day as Miami goes with Esteury Ruiz in right field, Kyle Stowers at first base and Agustin Ramirez at DH against right-hander Casey Mize. Conine's .820 OPS this season is tops on the Marlins, while his 16 homers rank third on the team. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Slated for surgery
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 8:13 PM
Bender will undergo surgery to address the stress reaction in his right shin, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bender was never able to properly rehab his injury after landing on the injured list in late June, so he'll now opt for the surgical route. The Marlins will likely have more information regarding his recovery timeline following his procedure. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Slated for surgery
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:39 PM
Fairbanks will undergo surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks was ruled out for the season upon landing on the injured list Tuesday with nerve irritation in his right hand, and now that he's confirmed to be dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome, he'll go under the knife to treat the issue. A timeline for his return should emerge after his procedure, though he'll likely have to sit out the first portion of the 2027 campaign. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Resting up Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 8:07 PM
Edwards isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Edwards has gone 3-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored in two games since returning from the injured list, and the Marlins will now give him a chance to rest Tuesday while Javier Sanoja starts at the keystone and Graham Pauley mans third base. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 8:04 PM
Mack isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona
Analysis: Mack has notched a base hit and scored a run in back-to-back games, but the Marlins will have him begin Tuesday's contest on the bench while starting Agustin Ramirez behind the plate. |
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Bradley Blalock Bradley Blalock Rejoins Marlins' bullpen
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 8:01 PM
The Marlins recalled Blalock from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Analysis: With Pete Fairbanks (hand) landing on the injured list Tuesday, the Marlins will bring Blalock back up from Triple-A to fill the void in their bullpen. The 25-year-old has given up two earned runs in six MLB innings this season but carries a 5.56 ERA and 1.48 WHIP through 110 frames in the minors. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Placed on injured list
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 7:53 PM
The Marlins placed Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right median nerve irritation.
Analysis: Fairbanks has already landed on the injured list twice this season due to nerve issues in his right hand, and his third will cause his season to come to an early end. The 32-year-old picked up 19 saves while struggling to a 6.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 41.1 innings during his first year with the Marlins. Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen will both be candidates to work as Miami's closer during the season's final weeks. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Return this season ruled out
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 12:22 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced Monday that Meyer (neck) has been shut down from throwing and will not return this season, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Meyer landed on the 15-day injured list just after the All-Star break because of a neck strain. He resumed throwing earlier this month in a last-ditch effort to make a late-season return, but the decision has been made to shut the right-hander down. Meyer will undergo further evaluation before the next steps of his rehab are determined, but it seems at this juncture that the 27-year-old should be ready to roll by spring training. The righty will finish the 2026 season with a 2.68 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 121:41 K:BB over a career-high 111 innings. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Nerve issues resurface
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 12:13 PM
Fairbanks' removal from Monday's appearance in Arizona was due to a recurrence of medial nerve irritation in his pitching hand, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Making his second appearance since coming off the injured list, Fairbanks threw only six pitches Monday before exiting. Fairbanks has required two different trips to the 15-day injured list this season with his nerve problem, and if he needs a third, it would end his season. More should be known about Fairbanks' condition prior to Tuesday's contest against the Diamondbacks. If Fairbanks is shelved, Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen are among the candidates to fill the Marlins' closer role. |
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Agustin Ramirez Agustin Ramirez Hits walk-off homer Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:55 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Ramirez entered a 4-4 game with a runner on second in the ninth inning and launched a 407-foot walk-off blast. It was a highlight in an otherwise disappointing year for the 25-year-old, who owns a lowly .669 OPS over 30 games since being recalled by Miami. On the year, he's slashing .225/.318/.348 with four homers, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored and four steals across 214 major-league plate appearances. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Allows three runs in no-decision
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM
Perez did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Perez surrendered a three-run homer in the fourth inning but otherwise kept the Dodgers in check, throwing 59 of 96 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs. While it was an encouraging effort considering he yielded 16 runs over his previous three starts, the 23-year-old has not exceeded five strikeouts in six straight outings. He'll carry a 3.99 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 155:64 K:BB across 144.1 innings into a road matchup with the Padres next weekend. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Lands on IL with back injury
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:11 PM
The Marlins placed Caissie on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a lumbar stress reaction.
Analysis: Caissie was initially diagnosed with hamstring tightness after being removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers. However, further tests have revealed a lower-back injury for the 24-year-old outfielder, and he won't be eligible to return until the last week of the regular season. Xavier Edwards (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, and Esteury Ruiz figures to see more playing time in the outfield for as long as Caissie is sidelined. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Back from injured list Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:08 PM
The Marlins reinstated Edwards (thumb) from the 10-day injured list, and he will start at second base and bat fifth against the Dodgers on Sunday.
Analysis: Edwards has been cleared to return from a two-week absence due to a left thumb sprain, and his reinstatement from the 10-day injured list corresponds with the Marlins placing Owen Caissie (back) on the 10-day IL. Edwards is slashing .282/.361/.376 with 20 steals, six home runs and 51 RBI across 574 plate appearanes this season. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Earns 19th save
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:03 PM
Fairbanks earned the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers, allowing one run on one hit and one walk without recording a strikeout in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Fairbanks was called on for his first save opportunity since returning from the injured list Wednesday and closed the door despite allowing a run. The 32-year-old's fastball velocity was down nearly three mph from his season average, so he is possibly still experiencing some rust from his hand injury. He's now 19-for-23 in save chances this year but owns an ugly 6.10 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 57:20 K:BB across 41.1 innings this season. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Allows two homers in short outing
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:49 PM
Phillips did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 3.2 innings.
Analysis: Phillips allowed back-to-back homers in the first inning but did keep the Dodgers in check from there despite throwing just 37 of 68 pitches for strikes. It marked the first time the 28-year-old failed to complete at least four frames in a game he started since July 12, and he's now yielded three earned runs or fewer in five straight outings. He owns a 3.55 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 96:51 K:BB across 119 innings this season and lines up for a road matchup with the Padres next weekend. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Exits with hamstring tightness
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 5:04 PM
Caissie was removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers due to right hamstring tightness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old walked and scored in the bottom of the second inning, but Esteury Ruiz then hit for Caissie the following frame. He dealt with a right calf injury earlier in the season, though the injuries seem unlikely to be related. Caissie is slashing .220/.288/.412 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI, 45 runs scored and a 27:123 BB:K across 330 plate appearances in his first season with the Marlins. |
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