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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Records seventh steal
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:05 PM
Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Hernandez has three multi-hit efforts over six games since the All-Star break, going 8-for-25 (.320) despite striking out 10 times in that span. He's also logged two steals since the break and has seven thefts on nine attempts this year. The outfielder is batting .246 with a .793 OPS, 13 home runs, 37 RBI, 25 runs scored, 10 doubles and one triple over 254 plate appearances. Hernandez is is seeing steady playing time as Miami's primary left fielder. |
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Esteury Ruiz Esteury Ruiz Posts pair of steals
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:03 PM
Ruiz went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Ruiz's playing time remains fairly sparse. That hasn't stopped him from racking up six steals over 13 contests in July despite going just 5-for-25 (.200) at the plate this month. The speedy outfielder is now batting .243 with an .836 OPS, five home runs, 22 steals, 10 RBI and 25 runs scored across 128 plate appearances. He doesn't have an everyday spot in the lineup but has seen fairly steady playing time versus left-handers recently. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Fades late in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:01 PM
Alcantara (10-6) allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out three over seven-plus innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Astros.
Analysis: Alcantara had limited the damage to two runs through seven frames, but he gave up three more runs on homers by Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes in the eighth. Alcantara has gone at least six innings in all four of his starts in July, allowing 10 runs over 28 frames with a 26:6 K:BB this month. For the season, the veteran right-hander has a 4.01 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 110:38 K:BB across 143.2 innings through 22 starts. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Phillies. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Progressing in recovery
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 6:08 PM
Caissie (calf) has been cleared to hit and has increased his defensive and plyometric work, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Caissie has also been running "up to 85 percent" and continues to progress in his recovery from a mild right calf strain that landed him on the injured list July 9. The initial recovery timeline was 2-to-4 weeks, so the 24-year-old outfielder could be back with the Marlins by late July or early August, depending on when/if he goes on a rehab assignment. |
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John King John King Skipping rehab assignment
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 5:51 PM
King (ankle) is not expected to embark on a rehab assignment, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: King has thrown to live hitters this week, and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough told reporters Wednesday that he anticipates that the veteran southpaw will be back with the team "very soon." Prior to landing on the 15-day IL in early July due to a left lateral ankle sprain, King boasted a 2.48 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, four holds, one save and a 30:10 K:BB across 40 innings. |
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Josh Ekness Josh Ekness Ready for rehab assignment
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 5:38 PM
Ekness (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Ekness has been on the shelf since June 1 due to a right calf injury, which was severe enough for him to shift to the 60-day injured list three weeks later. He's progressed enough in his recovery to start a rehab assignment, and given the length of his IL stint, he'll likely need a few minor-league games under his belt before he's cleared to return to the Marlins. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Not in Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:07 PM
Marsee is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Astros on Wednesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Marsee has gone 1-for-13 with five strikeouts across his four games since the All-Star break. He'll exit Wednesday's lineup while Estury Ruiz starts in center field and bats ninth against Astros right-hander Peter Lambert. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Homers again Tuesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:23 AM
Mack went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Astros.
Analysis: The rookie catcher made things interesting by taking AJ Blubaugh deep in the seventh inning with the Marlins down 5-1, but they couldn't creep any closer. Mack has gone yard in back-to-back games, giving him nine homers on the year, but he hasn't produced a multi-hit effort since July 4 and is batting just .179 (5-for-28) over his last 11 contests with a 3.2 percent walk rate against a 35.5 percent strikeout rate. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Falls to Astros
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 10:55 PM
Phillips (2-5) completed 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out two batters in a loss to Houston on Tuesday.
Analysis: Phillips fell behind quickly, giving up a leadoff homer to Jeremy Pena in the bottom of the first inning. The righty hurler got through the third and fourth frames facing the minimum six batters, but he was pulled with one out in the fifth and was charged with an additional run, which was unearned, following his departure. While his final line wasn't entirely disastrous, Phillips managed just two punchouts and saw his season record drop to 2-5. He's lined up for a tough matchup against Philadelphia his next time out. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Back in action Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 4:21 PM
Lopez (finger) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Astros, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Lopez sat out the Marlins' last two games while recovering from a finger injury he suffered while fielding a groundball Saturday. The issue appears to have subsided ahead of Tuesday's contest, however, so he'll reclaim his regular spot at shortstop. The 27-year-old has had an outstanding July up to this point, slashing .345/.377/.618 with two homers, nine RBI, eight runs and two steals in 13 games. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Goes yard in loss
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 11:24 PM
Mack went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-5 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Mack scorched a two-run homer into the second deck in right field to open the scoring in the second inning. The rookie was lifted for Leo Jimenez in the seventh inning after left-hander Steven Okert entered the game for Houston. Mack has gone just 7-for-33 (.212) in 14 games this month, though three of the backstop's hits have gone for homers. Overall, he's slashing .242/.302/.424 with eight homers, 26 RBI and 25 runs scored. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Allows six runs in sixth loss
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 10:53 PM
Junk (4-6) took the loss Monday, allowing six runs on five hits and three walks over four innings against Houston. He struck out three.
Analysis: Junk was tagged in the second inning, surrendering all six of his runs in the frame, including a grand slam to Jeremy Pena. Monday marked Junk's second start since returning from a right shin injury, with his previous outing July 9 against Seattle going considerably better after he allowed one earned run across five innings to earn the win. The right-hander will take a 5.09 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 51:20 K:BB across 69 innings (13 starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Sunday against San Diego. |
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Zach Brzykcy Zach Brzykcy Summoned from minors
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 5:11 PM
The Marlins recalled Brzykcy from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.
Analysis: Brzykcy has spent nearly all of the season at Jacksonville, where he's logged a 4.09 ERA and 35:19 K:BB over 33 innings. The right-hander will operate in low-leverage relief. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Sidelined by neck strain
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 5:10 PM
The Marlins placed Meyer on the 15-day injured list Monday with a neck strain.
Analysis: According to manager Clayton McCullough, Meyer first reported discomfort in his neck during his July 7 start against the Mariners, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. He was given extra rest before his next outing but labored through three innings Saturday in Milwaukee. The right-hander will be eligible for activation Aug. 4, but the Marlins have not yet offered a timeline for Meyer's return. Braxton Garrett has pitched well lately at Triple-A Jacksonville and could take Meyer's spot in the Miami rotation. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Not in Monday's lineup
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:05 PM
Lopez (finger) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Per Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com, Lopez was spotted on the field playing catch during pregame warmups, but the Marlins will keep him on the bench for the second day in a row while he recovers from right ring finger inflammation. Javier Sanjoa will serve as Miami's shortstop and bat ninth inm Monday's series opener. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Blows save, takes loss Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 8:56 PM
Fairbanks (3-4) blew the save and took the loss Sunday against the Brewers after allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning.
Analysis: Fairbanks entered the ninth inning protecting a one-run lead but allowed a leadoff single before issuing a walk to Brice Turang. He briefly settled down with a strikeout, but William Contreras followed with a three-run walk-off homer to hand Fairbanks his fourth loss of the season. The right-hander has now blown three of his 16 save opportunities, and after posting a 6.83 ERA and 1.41 WHIP during the first half, Sunday's outing did little to inspire confidence for fantasy managers heading into the future. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Dominates in no-decision
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 8:25 PM
Perez did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Brewers, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out nine over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Perez threw 66 of his 93 pitches for strikes and generated 17 whiffs in a dominant outing to start his second half of the season. He never faced more than four batters in an inning and struck out the side twice. The Marlins were unable to hold the lead in the ninth, costing Perez the win. The right-hander picked up where he left off before the All-Star break, as he has now posted a 1.14 ERA and 46:9 K:BB across 39.1 innings in his last six starts. He'll carry a 3.53 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 104:37 K:BB into his next scheduled start at home against the Padres. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Idle Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:46 AM
Lopez (finger) is out of Sunday's lineup for Miami's matchup against Milwaukee.
Analysis: After taking a ground ball to his right ring finger in the second inning of Saturday's game, Lopez will be on the bench for the series finale against Milwaukee. Javier Sanoja will play shortstop and bat cleanup in Lopez's absence on Sunday. |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Optioned to Jacksonville
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:35 AM
Miami optioned Hinds to Jacksonville on Sunday.
Analysis: After spending just over a week with the big-league club, Hinds will make his way back down to Jacksonville. The 25-year-old logged just two at-bats with the Marlins in his second big-league stint this season and his first with Miami. The Marlins recalled Graham Pauley from Triple-A to take Hinds' spot on the active roster. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Back with Miami
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
The Marlins recalled Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
Analysis: Pauley will return to the big-league club after spending a couple of weeks in Triple-A. In the majors this season, the 25-year-old has slashed .176/.219/.297 with one homer and 11 RBI. To make room for Pauley on the roster, Miami optioned Rece Hinds to Jacksonville. |
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