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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 moving forward after Miami demoted Graham Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Goes deep in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:25 PM
Marsee went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Marsee came up clutch Saturday, breaking a 4-4 tie with a three-run blast off Mitchell Parker in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was a much-needed swing from the 24-year-old, who last homered April 21 and entered the contest just 4-for-25 so far in the month of May. Overall, he's slashing a disappointing .178/.297/.274 with two home runs, 13 RBI and 21 runs scored across 173 plate appearances but has provided some value with 10 steals on the campaign. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Swipes two bags in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:21 PM
Norby went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Norby was a spark plug Saturday, notching his second two-steal effort of the campaign and scoring each time he reached base. For the season, the 25-year-old is slashing .233/.343/.379 with three homers, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and four steals across 137 plate appearances while primarily splitting time between first base and designated hitter. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Overcomes early struggles Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:06 PM
Junk did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Junk was tagged for three runs in the first inning but still managed to complete six frames while tying a season high with six strikeouts. The 30-year-old has now yielded three earned runs or more three times while limiting opponents to just five earned runs across his other five outings. He'll carry a 3.25 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB over 44.1 innings into a road matchup against the Rays next weekend. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Launches first homer in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:04 PM
Stowers went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Stowers finished a triple shy of the cycle, highlighted by a two-run blast that got the Marlins on the board in the fourth inning. It was the first homer of the year for the 28-year-old and his first three-hit effort since April 24. On the season, he's slashing .239/.320/.343 with five extra-base hits, three RBI and 10 runs scored across just 75 plate appearances. |
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John King John King Earns one-out save Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 PM
King retired the only batter he faced in the ninth inning to earn a one-out save in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: King entered to protect a one-run lead with a runner on first and two outs in the ninth inning and got CJ Abrams to fly out for his first career save. It was likely a lefty-on-lefty matchup play, but the 31-year-old owns a stellar 0.54 ERA, 0.54 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 16.2 innings this season. Pete Fairbanks (hand) is hopeful to return soon, but King has at least worked his way into the ninth-inning equation until that happens. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Slated for live BP on Sunday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:08 PM
Fairbanks (hand) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Sunday and will then travel with the Marlins for the team's road series in Minnesota, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks landed on the IL on April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand, but he tossed two bullpen sessions this week and is now lined up to throw to hitters. The veteran reliever is eligible to be activated May 13, and it sounds like he could be back in action that day. Fairbanks will likely reclaim the team's closer role upon his return. Calvin Faucher and Tyler Phillips have notched one save apiece during Fairbanks' absence. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Idle Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:12 PM
Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Morel will get a breather Saturday after making three consecutive starts, a span in which he went 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts. Liam Hicks will work as the Marlins' designated hitter with Morel on the bench while Connor Norby starts at first and Leo Jimenez covers third. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Extends streak with three-hit game
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:26 AM
Lopez went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: The shortstop has hit safely in 11 straight games, a hot streak that has seen Lopez rack up a .435/.435/.609 slash line with five doubles, a homer, a steal, four RBI and seven runs. Lopez's .351 batting average on the season is second in the majors behind the .353 mark of Arizona's Ildemaro Vargas. |
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Esteury Ruiz Esteury Ruiz Swipes two more bags Friday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:23 AM
Ruiz went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and two stolen bases in Friday's loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: Starting in center field and batting ninth against southpaw Foster Griffin, Ruiz beat out a potential double-play grounder in the second inning and then promptly swiped second and third base before being stranded. The 27-year-old's speed has never been in question, only his ability to get on base often enough to put it to good use in the majors. Over his first 11 games as a Marlin, Ruiz has seen just 21 plate appearances as a short-side platoon option and late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner, but he's gone 5-for-5 in steal attempts despite batting .190 (4-for-21) with a 0:8 BB:K. |
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Mixed results in debut
Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:26 PM
Snelling (0-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Snelling allowed three runs with two outs in the first inning but battled to keep the Marlins off the board from there. He generated 12 whiffs on 86 pitches and generally struggled with command, issuing four walks and yielding multiple baserunners in every frame except a clean fourth. It was still a solid outing overall for the 22-year-old, who entered Friday with a 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB across 29 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville. He lines up for a road matchup against the Twins next week. |
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Won't pitch in FCL this year
Fri, May 8, 2026, 12:23 PM
DeFrank (biceps) was placed on the minor-league 60-day injured list Thursday, and the 17-year-old won't pitch in the Florida Complex League this season as a result, Christina DeNicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Marlins haven't yet ruled out DeFrank making a return late in the year and pitching for Single-A Jupiter. The right-hander generated some buzz this spring with an arsenal that featured a 100-mph fastball, but given his age and potential, the organization will likely proceed very cautiously with any arm injury for the 6-foot-5 prospect, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he were shut down for all of 2026. |
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DFA'd by Miami
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:13 AM
The Marlins designated Jones for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Robby Snelling, who has been summoned for his major-league debut Friday. Jones was just called up Thursday and did not make an appearance. |
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Contract selected ahead of debut
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:11 AM
The Marlins selected Snelling's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Analysis: Snelling is set to make his major-league debut Friday with a start against the Nationals at home. The left-hander earned a promotion after collecting a dominant 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB in 29 innings covering six starts with Jacksonville. Snelling is taking the rotation spot vacated by Chris Paddack, who was designated for assignment. The 22-year-old rookie will have an opportunity to stick with the big club over the long haul if he performs. |
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Liam Hicks Liam Hicks Goes deep Thursday
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:03 AM
Hicks went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-3 victory against the Orioles on Thursday.
Analysis: Hicks accounted for the game's first two runs with a first-inning long ball. That was his fifth home run over his past 12 contests, a span in which he's also batting .314 (11-for-35) with 13 RBI. Hicks started at catcher Thursday, but his previous three starts came at either first base or DH. The Marlins seem committed to getting his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis given that he's been easily the team's most productive hitter. Hicks is slashing .319/.372/.584 with nine homers, 34 RBI (first in the majors), 20 runs, one stolen base and a 10:12 BB:K through 35 contests. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Getting rest Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:42 PM
Edwards isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Edwards' seven-game hit streak ended with an 0-for-4 performance in Wednesday's contest, and the Marlins will now get the second baseman some rest during Thursday's series finale. Leo Jimenez will get the nod at the keystone and bat eighth. |
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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Back with big club
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:21 AM
The Marlins recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Hernandez was just optioned a little over a week ago but is back with the big club after going 6-for-22 in a five-game layover in Jacksonville. The right-handed-hitting Hernandez should see some reps against left-handers. |
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Added to big-league bullpen
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:18 AM
The Marlins selected Jones' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Jones earned the promotion by holding a 3.24 ERA and 19:13 K:BB over 16.2 frames with Double-A Pensacola this season. The 28-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game. |
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Dax Fulton Dax Fulton Optioned after making debut
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:16 AM
The Marlins optioned Fulton to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Fulton made his major-league debut Wednesday versus the Orioles with a solid four innings of relief, allowing a couple runs. He will likely rejoin the rotation at Jacksonville. |
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