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Max Meyer Max Meyer Mixed bag in third win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:20 PM
Meyer (3-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Twins, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Meyer hardly pitched well enough to deserve the win Wednesday, giving up five extra-base hits, but the Marlins provided plenty of run support. The 27-year-old right-hander permitted a season-worst four runs and walked multiple batters for the seventh time in nine starts, but the nine punchouts were at least a season high. Meyer will carry a strong 3.21 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB across 47.2 innings into his next scheduled matchup this weekend versus Atlanta. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Shifting to bench Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 5:48 PM
Morel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Morel had started five of the Marlins' past six games, but he went just 1-for-17 with a 1:7 BB:K over that stretch. Though a path exists for him to see everyday playing time after Graham Pauley was recently demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville, Morel may have to pick up the pace at the dish in order to take full control of a regular spot in the lineup. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Rejoining lineup Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 5:44 PM
Caissie (triceps) will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Caissie will rejoin the starting nine for the first time since Saturday, after left triceps discomfort kept him on the bench for the previous two contests. Before the injury cropped up, Caissie had gotten off to an underwhelming start to the 2026 campaign, slashing just .198/.254/.317 with a 41.2 percent strikeout rate over 114 plate appearances. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Poised to join big-league rotation
Wed, May 13, 2026, 4:02 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Garrett will be recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to start the Marlins' series finale in Minnesota on Thursday, Kyle Sielaff of Marlins.tv reports.
Analysis: Garrett will be plugged into the Miami rotation as a replacement for lefty Robby Snelling (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list after being diagnosed with a UCL sprain. After missing the entire 2025 season while recovering from UCL revision surgery with an internal brace, Garrett failed to break camp with the Marlins but has been a lights-out performer at Jacksonville to begin the season. Through six starts at Triple-A, Garrett has submitted a 2.30 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB in 31.1 innings. With Snelling's elbow injury likely to keep him on the shelf beyond the 15-day minimum, Garrett should be in line for an extended run in the Miami rotation. |
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Robby Snelling Robby Snelling Lands on IL with sprained UCL
Wed, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Marlins placed Snelling on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left elbow UCL sprain.
Analysis: It's a brutal blow for the Marlins and for Snelling, who just made his major-league debut last week. Whether the rookie southpaw undergoes season-ending surgery hasn't been determined yet, but it's a distinct possibility given the nature of his injury. Braxton Garrett is set to enter the Marlins' rotation in Snelling's place. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Returns from stint on IL
Wed, May 13, 2026, 3:57 PM
The Marlins reinstated Fairbanks (hand) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Fairbanks wound up missing the minimum amount of time after the Marlins placed him on the IL on April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand. Though a similar issue caused him to miss about three weeks while he was a member of the Rays in 2024, Fairbanks was cleared to throw a bullpen session about a week after landing on the shelf and checked out fine after facing hitters in live batting practice over the weekend. The right-hander is expected to immediately step back in as the Marlins' preferred option at closer after he converted five of his six chances prior to landing on the IL. |
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Close to mound work
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:10 AM
Meyer (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing off a mound next week, FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Meyer is closing in on completing his first bullpen session since being shut down due to a right shoulder strain coming out of spring training. According to the report, the Marlins are eyeing early-to-mid June for Meyer's 2026 debut if all goes well in his throwing program. The Marlins could initially have Meyer pitch in rehab games in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and/or the Florida State League, but he's eventually expected to be part of the rotation at High-A Beloit. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Still sitting Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 4:42 PM
Caissie (triceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Manager Clayton McCullough said after Sunday's win over the Nationals that Caissie was likely to be available for Tuesday's series opener, but the outfielder will instead sit out a second consecutive game. The 23-year-old is dealing with left triceps discomfort and should continue to be considered day-to-day. |
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Robby Snelling Robby Snelling Second start coming Thursday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:10 AM
Snelling is slated to start Thursday's game against the Twins at Target Field.
Analysis: With the Marlins cutting Chris Paddack last week, Snelling appears to be in line for extended audition in the Miami rotation, despite turning in an uneven MLB debut this past Friday. Snelling took a loss to the Nationals in his first start, covering five innings and striking out two batters while yielding three earned runs on five hits and four walks. On a more encouraging note, Snelling induced 12 swings and misses among his 86 pitches, illustrating the strikeout upside he brings to the table. Prior to receiving his promotion to the big leagues, Snelling generated 44 punchouts over 29 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville this season. |
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Returns from finger fracture
Mon, May 11, 2026, 10:29 PM
Valencia (finger) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Valencia missed a month after suffering a broken finger. He's logged three games at Single-A Jupiter since being activated, going 3-for-13 with a double, three RBI, three stolen bases and one run scored. |
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Back from wrist injury
Mon, May 11, 2026, 10:24 PM
Head (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Head was placed on the injured list April 11 after picking up a wrist injury, but he's managed to put the issue behind him. He's 2-for-11 with a double in three games with High-A Beloit since being activated. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Makes impact in Sunday's win
Mon, May 11, 2026, 11:18 AM
Morel went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Getting the start at DH and batting sixth, Morel produced his first RBI and first steal as a member of the Marlins. The 26-year-old was signed this offseason to potentially fill a hole at first base, a position he'd never played before in the majors, but an oblique strain in late March delayed the implementation of that plan. In nine games since being activated from the IL, Morel has appeared four times at first base and four times at DH, batting .179 (5-for-28) with a 2:11 BB:K. |
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Stephen Jones Stephen Jones Outrighted to Triple-A
Mon, May 11, 2026, 8:33 AM
The Marlins outrighted Jones to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
Analysis: Jones was booted off the Marlins' 40-man roster last week before making an appearance for the big club. He has passed through waivers unclaimed and will now rejoin the bullpen at Jacksonville. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Should be ready to play Tuesday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:08 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said after Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals that Caissie (triceps) will likely be available following Monday's team off day, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Caissie was scratched from the starting nine ahead of Sunday's contest due to left triceps discomfort, but his removal from the lineup appears to have been mostly as a matter of precaution. Miami added Heriberto Hernandez to the starting nine in Caissie's stead, and he went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's victory. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Expected to be activated Wednesday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:06 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that he expects Fairbanks (hand) to return from the 15-day injured list Wednesday when first eligible, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After checking out fine after throwing a live batting practice session Saturday, Fairbanks has been cleared to join the Marlins for the start of their six-game road trip and should be ready to go for the second game of the club's series in Minnesota. Before hitting the shelf April 28 after experiencing nerve irritation in his right hand, Fairbanks had notched five saves in six chances but had posted a 10.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in nine innings over 10 appearances. Fairbanks' underlying numbers (3.48 xERA, 22.0 K-BB%) were more encouraging, however, and he should immediately step back in as Miami's preferred closing option, as none of the Marlins' other relievers have seized control of the ninth inning while he's been on the shelf. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Swipes two bags Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:43 PM
Marsee went 1-for-2 with a walk, one run scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Marsee came up big late, swiping two bags and scoring a run during the Marlins' three-run bottom of the eighth inning. The 24-year-old has struggled to get going this season, but he flashed his potential this weekend with a homer and two stolen bases over his past two contests. On the year, he's slashing .182/.307/.277 with two home runs, 13 RBI, 22 runs scored and 12 steals across 177 plate appearances. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Logs quality start in no-decision
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:31 PM
Alcantara did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Alcantara allowed runs in the fourth and fifth innings, throwing 58 of 89 pitches for strikes while generating 10 whiffs. It marked the sixth quality start of the season for the 30-year-old, who bounced back nicely from a seven-run outing Thursday. He's been mostly strong this year, holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer in seven of nine starts while posting a 3.90 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 39:20 K:BB across 57.2 innings. He lines up for a road matchup against the Rays next weekend. |
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Josh Ekness Josh Ekness Earns first career save Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:25 PM
Ekness retired the only batter he faced to earn a one-out save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The Marlins have been playing matchups in the ninth inning during Pete Fairbanks' (hand) absence, and Sunday was Ekness' turn. He entered to face righty Curtis Mead with two outs and a runner on first base and earned his first career save on just three pitches. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut May 3, and he's now held opponents scoreless in three of four appearances while posting a 2:1 K:BB across 3.1 innings with Miami. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Scratched with triceps injury
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:50 AM
The Marlins scratched Caissie from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals due to left triceps discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Heriberto Hernandez will enter the Marlins' starting nine as a replacement for Caissie, batting seventh while occupying left field. Though Miami has mostly shielded him from southpaws this season, the left-handed-hitting Caissie has struggled to a .198/.254/.317 slash line while striking out at a 41.2 percent clip over 114 plate appearances. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Idle Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:24 AM
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Norby will rest Sunday following a stretch of five consecutive starts in which he went 3-for-14 with one double, three walks, two stolen bases, four runs and one RBI. Though he's seen all but one of his 35 starts at either first base or designated hitter, Norby could end up receiving more run at third base after Miami demoted Graham Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday. |
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