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Eury Perez Eury Perez Mixed bag in ninth loss
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:43 PM
Perez (5-9) took the loss Wednesday against Atlanta, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Most of the damage came during the second inning, when Atlanta plated three runs, but Perez was dominant at times Wednesday. The hard-throwing right-hander generated 18 whiffs on the way to matching a season high in strikeouts, and he's now posted a 2.30 ERA and 0.96 WHIP to go with a 49:14 K:BB over his last eight starts (47 innings) since returning from the injured list. Perez will take a 3.61 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 121:42 K:BB across 109.2 frames overall into his next scheduled outing against Pittsburgh. |
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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Expected to remain everyday player
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 6:17 PM
Hernandez will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Though his playing-time outlook appeared to have worsened after Owen Caissie returned from the injured list Saturday, Hernandez looks poised to remain a near-everyday player for the Marlins after Liam Hicks was traded to the Rays on Monday. Dating back to July 8, Hernandez has started in all but one of the Marlins' 22 games and has produced a .761 OPS during that span. |
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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Dealt tough-luck loss
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 8:49 PM
Gusto (0-3) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing one run on five hits while striking out five over six innings.
Analysis: Gusto's only mistake came on the first pitch of the second inning, when Ozzie Albies launched a solo homer. Miami's offense provided little support, failing to score until it was too late in the ninth inning. The six-inning effort marked the longest outing of his season. It was a bounce-back performance for the right-hander, who in his previous start against the Phillies surrendered six runs. Gusto owns a 4.80 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB across 45 innings this season and will look for his first win of 2026 in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Angels. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Receiving Tuesday off
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:32 PM
Edwards is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Edwards' absence ends a run of 26 straight starts, during which he struggled to a .237/.321/.268 slash line with just two extra-base hits and five stolen bases. Javier Sanoja is handling the keystone Tuesday for Miami, which opens up the hot corner for Leo Jimenez. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Ready for action Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:25 PM
Marsee (back) is starting in center field and batting sixth Tuesday against Atlanta.
Analysis: The 25-year-old was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Mets due to back spasms, but he's good to go for Tuesday's series opener following Monday's team off day. Marsee has a .194/.293/.333 slash line with two doubles, a homer, three RBI and six runs in 14 games since the All-Star break. |
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Agustin Ramirez Agustin Ramirez Officially recalled
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:25 PM
The Marlins recalled Ramirez from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old is back in the majors after a two-month stint at the Triple-A level. He's filling the roster spot vacated by Liam Hicks, who was traded to the Rays on Monday. Ramirez should see occasional starts behind the plate and will also start getting some reps at first base, per Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com. Joe Mack will continue to operate as Miami's primary catcher. |
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Josh Ekness Josh Ekness Activated from injured list
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:44 AM
The Marlins activated Ekness (calf) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Ekness has been shelved since mid-May with a right calf strain, but he looked ready to roll in six rehab appearances, allowing just one run with a 12:0 K:BB in 8.1 innings. The 24-year-old was thrown right into high-leverage situations with the Marlins back in May, and he should return to a setup role. |
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Added to 40-man roster, optioned
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:38 AM
The Marlins selected Ralston's contract on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Ralston earned a spot on the 40-man roster after posting a 1.31 ERA and 70:26 K:BB over 55 frames. The 28-year-old will remain in Jacksonville for now, but he could get an opportunity with the big club before the end of the season. |
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Dax Fulton Dax Fulton Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:34 AM
The Marlins optioned Fulton to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Fulton is clearing off the roster to make room for the Marlins' trade-deadline acquisitions. The lefty has allowed seven runs with a 12:10 K:BB over 14 innings at the big-league level this season. |
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Agustin Ramirez Agustin Ramirez Returning to big leagues
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:26 AM
The Marlins will recall Ramirez from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Tuesday's contest in Atlanta, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez was sent down to Jacksonville in early May after slashing only .230/.318/.345 with two home runs in his first 31 contests. He's been better at Jacksonville, though a .254/.332/.427 batting line wasn't exactly forcing the Marlins' hand. Ramirez has not played a position other than catcher this season, and with Joe Mack slated to continue serving as the Marlins' primary backstop, it's unclear how much playing time Ramirez will receive. |
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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Draws start Tuesday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 10:45 PM
Gusto is slated as the starting pitcher for Miami's matchup against Atlanta on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: As the Marlins open a crucial series against Atlanta, Gusto will start Tuesday's affair. In the 27-year-old's last start, he allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three. On the season, the right-hander owns a 5.31 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB in 39 innings. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Shipped to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:43 PM
The Marlins acquired Vodnik from the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Connor Norby and Aiden May, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Vodnik has logged a 5.25 ERA and 26:19 K:BB over 36 frames this season for the Rockies. The 26-year-old is a hard thrower and boasts a career 54.3 percent groundball rate, but a 16 percent strikeout rate in 2026 is disheartening. Vodnik could get a chance to fill in a leverage role in the Miami bullpen, though Pete Fairbanks should remain the team's closer. |
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Traded again
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:40 PM
The Pirates traded Sanchez, Hyun Seung Kim and Brandan Bidois to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sanchez turned 22 on July 4, yet he is now on his fourth organization, having been dealt in 2023 from the Brewers to the Yankees and again in 2025 from the Yankees to the Pirates. The lefty-hitting outfielder is slashing .254/.340/.431 with nine home runs and nine steals in 83 games at High-A. |
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Dealt to Fish
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Pirates traded Lee, Brandan Bidois, and Brian Sanchez to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lee is the prospect headliner in the deal, as he displayed impressive power potential this summer in the Florida Complex League as an 18-year-old third baseman. He hit .309/.396/.569 with six home runs, a .260 ISO and 23.6 percent strikeout rate in 35 games at rookie ball with a .519 OPS in 15 games at Single-A mixed in. Lee has not played since the end of the FCL season and is not listed on the injured list, but he will likely head to the Marlins' Single-A affiliate in the coming days if healthy. |
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Brandan Bidois Brandan Bidois Heading to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:29 PM
The Pirates traded Bidois, Hyun Seung Lee and Brian Sanchez to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: A 25-year-old righty reliever, Bidois was optioned to Triple-A on July 1. He logged a 6.32 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB in 15.2 innings out of the big-league bullpen. |
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Dealt to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:44 PM
The Cubs traded Beck and Jonathon Long to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Braxton Garrett, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: A 6-foot-9 righty who is already 26, Beck has struggled in 15 innings (6.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP) since getting to Triple-A midseason. He struck out 102 batters in 59.2 innings at Double-A across 20 appearances. |
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Dealt in package for Garrett
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:41 PM
The Cubs traded Long and Jace Beck to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Braxton Garrett, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Long had been blocked at Triple-A while in the Cubs organization for the past couple years, but he is also having a worse season this year (108 wRC+) at Triple-A than he did last year (131 wRC+). A righty-hitting first baseman and left fielder, Long is slashing .283/.364/.455 with 12 home runs and a 21.2 percent strikeout rate in 99 games as a 24-year-old. |
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Acquired by Marlins
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:28 PM
The Marlins acquired Kisting, Brayden Taylor and Adrian Santana from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Liam Hicks, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Kisting, 23, has logged an impressive 1.67 ERA and 96:18 K:BB over 86 innings with High-A Bowling Green this season. It's the second time since last offseason that Kisting has been traded, as he went from the Twins to the Rays in November in exchange for Eric Orze. |
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Flipped to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:25 PM
The Marlins acquired Santana, Brayden Taylor and Jacob Kisting from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Liam Hicks, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old Santana has hit .316/.381/.400 with three home runs, 23 stolen bases and a 19:23 BB:K over 51 contests with High-A Bowling Green this season. Santana was a first-round pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft and has been used mainly at shortstop in pro ball, though he's also gotten some work at second base. |
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Traded to Marlins
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:17 PM
The Marlins acquired Taylor, Adrian Santana and Jacob Kisting from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Liam Hicks, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Taylor is the most well-regarded of the three prospects headed to Miami. A first-round selection in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, Taylor had a terrible 2025 campaign but has bounced back nicely in 2026, slashing .284/.384/.513 with 17 home runs, 20 stolen bases and a 51:87 BB:K over 88 games with Double-A Montgomery. The 24-year-old has mostly played third base in pro ball, but he has experience at second base and shortstop, as well. |
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