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Joe Mack Joe Mack Drives in three runs Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:57 PM
Mack went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored during the Marlins' 15-14 loss to the Mets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Mack helped get the Marlins' offense going in the fourth inning with a two-run single before adding a solo homer in the seventh to reduce Miami's deficit to 14-9. That long ball was Mack's first since since Aug. 15 and 13th of the season, which is sixth-most among National League catchers. He has a .701 OPS with 46 RBI and 22 extra-base hits across 297 plate appearances this season. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Goes deep in Wednesday's loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:53 PM
Caissie went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored during the Marlins' 15-14 loss to the Mets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Caissie helped the Marlins pull out of an early 8-0 deficit with a solo home run in the sixth inning before tacking on an RBI single in the eighth. It was the 24-year-old outfielder's first home run since Aug. 13 against the Pirates and 14th of the season. Caissie has a .699 OPS with five steals and 57 RBI over 328 plate appearances this year. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Stays hot at plate
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:48 PM
Marsee went 4-for-6 with three RBI and a run scored during the Marlins' 15-14 loss to the Mets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wednesday's contest was a high-scoring affair, with Marsee tying a season high in both hits and RBI that included a one-run single in the ninth to cut the Marlins' deficit to one run. The 25-year-old center fielder has logged at least two hits in each of his last four games, going 11-for-18 with four RBI in that span. Marsee has a .682 OPS with 22 steals, nine home runs and 36 RBI across 559 plate appearances this season. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Drubbed for eight runs in no-decision
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:45 PM
Junk did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 15-14 loss to the Mets, allowing eight runs on eight hits and one walk over three innings. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: Wednesday was arguably Junk's worst performance of the season, with the right-hander giving up six runs in the second inning before allowing two more runs in the third. The eight runs allowed tied a season high he set May 20 against Atlanta, but luckily for Junk, he avoided the loss thanks to the offensive output from his Marlins teammates. Junk now stands at a 4.54 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 111 innings, and he'll look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Diamondbacks. |
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Bradley Blalock Bradley Blalock Dispatched to Jacksonville
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 2:24 PM
The Marlins optioned Blalock to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: A spot on the active roster was needed to accommodate the return of Pete Fairbanks (hand). Blalock made two three-inning relief appearances during his brief stint with the Marlins, yielding a total of two runs with a 6:2 K:BB. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Reinstated from injured list
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Marlins activated Fairbanks (hand) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: As expected, Fairbanks required only a minimum 15-day absence while recovering from right medial nerve irritation in his pitching hand. Fairbanks did not make any rehab appearances, but he will likely be immediately thrown back into the closer role after a relatively brief absence. |
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Jared Serna Jared Serna Cracks two doubles Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:49 PM
Serna went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Sean Manaea kept the Marlins hitless and scoreless through five innings, but Serna helped turn things around in the sixth with an RBI double in the sixth inning. He added another double in the seventh for the first multi-hit game of his major-league career, and he's 3-for-8 with two RBI and two runs scored since making his big-league debut Sept. 1. Serna will continue to see playing time for as long as Xavier Edwards (thumb) is on the IL. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Gives up three homers in loss
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:46 PM
Alcantara (13-10) took the loss against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out one batter in 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Alcantara put the Marlins in a large hole early, with four of the six runs he gave up through the first three innings coming on home runs from Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Brett Baty. It's the fourth time this season (and second time since the All-Star break) that Alcantara has given up three home runs in a start, and it was the fourth time this year that he's given up at least seven earned runs in an outing. He has an 0-4 record over his last six starts with a 4.95 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 36.1 innings. Alcantara will look to get back on track next week against the Diamondbacks, the first of what projects to be a two-start week for the 31-year-old right-hander. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Sitting versus lefty
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 2:49 PM
Stowers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Stowers started the past three games after sitting out Friday due to hamstring tightness, and he'll return to the bench Tuesday while lefty Sean Manaea takes the mound for New York. Deyvison De Los Santos is handling first base and batting sixth for Miami. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Getting day off
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 2:11 PM
Mack is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Mack's days off typically come when the opposition has a southpaw on the mound, and that's the case here with Sean Manaea slated to toe the rubber for the Mets. Brian Navarreto will handle the catching duties for the Marlins. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Struggles again in 11th loss
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 3:24 PM
Perez (7-11) took the loss against the Mets on Monday, allowing seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Perez wasn't sharp during a rare Monday afternoon first-pitch time, surrendering a season-high 10 knocks in another short start. The right-hander is showing real signs of fatigue amid the campaign's final stages, working fewer than five innings while yielding at least five runs in three straight outings. Things won't get any easier with the Dodgers looming for his next scheduled appearance, with Perez now carrying a 3.94 ERA, 1.24 WHIP 150:62 K:BB over a career-high 139.1 innings. |
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Shelved at High-A
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:04 PM
High-A Beloit placed Caba on its 7-day injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: Caba, 20, was slashing .236/.389/.378 with seven home runs and 21 stolen bases over 82 games with Beloit this season before landing on the shelf. |
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Completes recovery from TJ surgery
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:55 AM
Olson (elbow) has posted a 13.03 ERA, 2.38 WHIP and 7:9 K:BB in 9.2 innings over four starts for High-A Beloit since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Aug. 14.
Analysis: Olson began the season on the shelf while completing his recovery from his July 2025 Tommy John surgery before he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment July 31. After two appearances at Single-A Jupiter, Olson was given the green light to rejoin the Beloit rotation, but he's struggled to regain his pre-surgery command and control since being activated. Once the season ends, Olson could pick up some more innings during fall instructionals. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Gaining traction at 3B
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:48 AM
Pauley will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: He'll claim a third straight start at the hot corner, after he went 0-for-4 with three walks and a run scored over the final two games of the Marlins' weekend series versus the Cubs. With Javier Sanoja needed at second base while Xavier Edwards (thumb) is on the shelf, Pauley looks poised to continue seeing the bulk of the reps at third base versus right-handed pitching. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Shut down following another setback
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:14 AM
Miami announced Monday that Bender (shin) has been shut down from throwing after encountering another setback, Craig Mish of Marlins.tv reports.
Analysis: Bender has been shelved since late June due to a stress reaction in his right shin, and he's experienced at least two setbacks during his rehab program. The reliever will be re-evaluated at the Marlins' spring training complex in Florida before a decision is made on his next steps, but it's possible his 2026 season is over. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Resumes throwing program
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:11 AM
Miami announced Monday that Meyer (neck/rib) has resumed a throwing program, Craig Mish of Marlins.tv reports.
Analysis: Meyer has finally been cleared for a throwing progression after being out for the past seven weeks due to a neck strain and more recently rib discomfort. The right-hander almost surely doesn't have enough time to get ramped back up to return as a starting pitcher, but it's possible the Marlins will activate Meyer to pitch in relief later this month if all goes well with his throwing program. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Big day from bottom of order
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:58 AM
Sanoja went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Getting the start at second base and batting ninth, Sanoja took Colin Rea deep in the seventh inning for the Marlins' final runs in a 10-3 rout. The utility infielder has hit safely in seven straight games, batting .429 (12-for-28) during that heater with one double, two homers, four RBI and six runs, and he should remain a fixture in the lineup as long as Xavier Edwards (thumb) is sidelined, with Sanoja covering second base against right-handed pitching and sliding over to third base against lefties. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Reaches 30 steals on year
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:53 AM
Lopez went 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Analysis: The steal was Lopez's 30th of the season, marking the first time in his career he's reached that plateau. Lopez has been bouncing around the batting order of late against right-hander pitching -- he hit seventh Sunday, the first time all year he's been in the bottom third -- but he's remained fairly productive, slashing .264/.298/.396 over his last 13 games with four extra-base hits including one homer, along with five steals, five RBI and eight runs. |
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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Breakout continues Sunday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:49 AM
Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Analysis: The 26-year-old outfielder launched a solo shot off Clay Holmes in the fourth inning, Hernandez's sixth long ball in his last 15 games and 24th of the season. He was hitting below the Mendoza line as late as May 26, but he's pulled his slash line up to .230/.315/.471 on the season through 112 contests with 45 runs, 63 RBI and a surprising 11 steals. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Fields grounders Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:44 AM
Edwards (thumb) fielded grounders at LoanDepot Park on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It appears to be the first time Edwards has been allowed to catch a ball with his glove since he suffered a left thumb sprain in late August. The infielder could be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list later this week, though the Marlins have not revealed a specific timeline for Edwards. |
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