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Scratched from Triple-A start
Tue, May 19, 2026, 11:14 PM
White was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday at Triple-A Jacksonville for precautionary reasons, FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: The Marlins decided to send Braxton Garrett to the minors following his poor start Tuesday, and although nothing is official just yet, scratching White from his start suggests that he may be called up to join the big-league rotation within the next few days. The 21-year-old southpaw is considered to be one of the top pitching prospects in the sport but has gotten off to a shaky start in Triple-A this year, posting a 4.34 ERA and 1.48 WHIP alongside a 25:9 K:BB through 18.2 innings across five starts. If he ends up getting the call, he would figure to have plenty of time to establish himself in the rotation before Robby Snelling (elbow) returns from the injured list. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez On base four times Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:26 PM
Lopez went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: The shortstop racked up his 10th multi-hit performance in 18 games this month, boosting his May batting average to a blistering .384 (28-for-73). The surge has lifted Lopez's slash line on the season to .346/.377/.497 with four homers, eight steals, 21 RBI and 30 runs in 48 contests. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Power surge continues
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:23 PM
Edwards went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Edwards opened the scoring for Miami by taking Martin Perez deep to lead off the bottom of the first inning. It was his second straight game with a homer, and over his last 12 games the typically light-hitting second baseman is batting .304 (14-for-46) with four homers, two steals, seven RBI and 12 runs. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Headed to Jacksonville
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:08 PM
The Marlins will option Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The decision to send Garrett down comes after he gave up two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two batters across three innings during his start against Atlanta on Tuesday. It was an improvement over his season debut, during which he surrendered five earned runs while recording just four outs, but a second consecutive poor outing will force the Marlins to send the 28-year-old lefty back to the minors to right the ship. It's unknown who will take Garrett's place in Miami's rotation. |
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Liam Hicks Liam Hicks Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 12:20 PM
Hicks is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The 26-year-old started against three of the previous four lefties the Marlins have faced but finds himself on the bench Tuesday versus Atlanta southpaw Martin Perez. Hicks has an .850 OPS for the season but is batting .194/.293/.222 across his past 10 games. Christopher Morel is starting at first base and batting cleanup Tuesday for Miami. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Pops fifth homer
Tue, May 19, 2026, 9:43 AM
Edwards went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: The second baseman launched a solo shot in the fifth inning off Aaron Bummer, going back-to-back with Javier Sanoja to break open the game. It was Edwards' fifth homer of the season -- he came into 2026 with only four in just over 1,000 big-league plate appearances -- and four of them have come in May, a month in which he's slashing .297/.357/.547 over 17 games with two steals, nine RBI and 13 runs. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja First homer of year a grand slam
Tue, May 19, 2026, 9:37 AM
Sanoja went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's rout of Atlanta.
Analysis: The light-hitting utility player took Aaron Bummer deep in the fifth inning, the biggest blow in a 12-0 laugher. It was Sanoja's first homer of the season, and his third extra-base hit in his last two starts while racking up eight of his 18 RBI on the season during those contests. Despite the sudden power surge, Sanoja is slashing a tepid .260/.317/.354 through 104 plate appearances with two steals and five runs. Most of his playing time this season has come at third base, but the 23-year-old has also seen action at second base, shortstop, left field and center field. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Blanks Atlanta in fourth win
Mon, May 18, 2026, 11:15 PM
Meyer (4-0) notched the win Monday against Atlanta, allowing no runs on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Meyer twirled a gem Monday, scattering singles across six shutout frames against a tough Atlanta lineup. The 27-year-old right-hander is putting together a breakout start to his campaign, tossing at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer in six of his last eight outings. Still unbeaten on the year, Meyer is set to carry a strong 2.85 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB over 53.2 innings into a matchup with the surging Mets over the weekend. |
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Robby Snelling Robby Snelling Exam with Dr. Meister on Thursday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 3:33 PM
Snelling (elbow) will be examined by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Snelling was placed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday with a left elbow UCL sprain, but he'll be examined further before a decision is made regarding surgery. Even if Snelling opts for rest and rehab instead of an operation, he is likely looking at a lengthy absence. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Heading to bench Monday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 2:50 PM
Morel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: With Griffin Conine (hamstring) still stuck on the injured list and with Agustin Ramirez and Graham Pauley recently getting optioned to the minors, the Marlins have an opening in their everyday lineup, but Morel hasn't yet seized control of it. Since coming off the injured list April 27, Morel has started in 12 of the Marlins' ensuing 20 games and has slashed .146/.205/.171 with no home runs, one stolen base, two runs and one RBI. Until his production improves, Morel is likely to be used in a part-time role. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Steals two bases in loss
Sun, May 17, 2026, 5:24 PM
Edwards went 2-for-5 with one RBI, one run scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Edwards had an active third inning, driving in a run, swiping second base and then scoring later in the frame. The 26-year-old also notched his first multi-steal effort of the year, and he's now hit safely in eight of his past 10 games with two home runs, four RBI and nine runs scored during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .318/.404/.468 with four homers, 16 RBI, 33 runs scored and six stolen bases across 199 plate appearances. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Swipes two bags in loss
Sun, May 17, 2026, 5:18 PM
Lopez went 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Lopez was productive despite the outcome, highlighted by his first multi-steal effort of the campaign. The 27-year-old has now hit safely in five straight games, going 8-for-20 with four RBI during that stretch. He leads the majors with a .344 batting average to go along with four homers, 21 RBI, 28 runs scored and seven steals across 195 plate appearances. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Loses fifth straight Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:38 PM
Perez (2-6) took the loss against the Rays on Sunday, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: The same command issues that have plagued Perez for much of the season were his undoing Sunday, as he allowed two homers and walked four batters while throwing 63 of 102 pitches for strikes. During his current five-start losing streak, the 23-year-old has posted a 6.55 ERA while surrendering six long balls and issuing 16 free passes. He'll take a disappointing 5.33 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 58:28 K:BB across 52.1 innings this season into a home start against the Mets next weekend. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:06 AM
Mack is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Mack started the first two games of the series in Tampa Bay but will take a seat Sunday after going 1-for-8 with a run and five strikeouts. Liam Hicks is stepping behind the plate in the series finale while Christopher Morel picks up a start at first base. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Erupts with four RBI on Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:05 PM
Sanoja went 2-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-5 win over Miami.
Analysis: Sanoja fell one RBI short of tying a career high, but he notably posted his first RBI of the month of May altogether Saturday. The 23-year-old has been useful to the Marlins in terms of positional versatility as a super-utility player, but he isn't commanding much fantasy attention. Through 92 at-bats, Sanoja is hitting .261 with no home runs, 14 RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Takes second blown save
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:57 PM
Fairbanks (1-2) was charged with a blown save but earned the win Saturday against the Rays, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: Joe Mack committed a throwing error while attempting to catch Cedric Mullins stealing second base, which resulted in Tampa Bay's game-tying run in the ninth frame going unearned on Fairbanks' ledger. The Marlins went on to rally in extra innings and get Fairbanks off the hook, but the hurler has certainly been shaky during his debut season with Miami. Through 10 frames as the club's primary closer, the hard-throwing right-hander has a 9.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB while converting five of his seven save chances. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Six Ks in six strong innings
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:49 PM
Alcantara didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Rays, allowing one unearned run on seven hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: A throwing error by Xavier Edwards helped allow an unearned run to come across in the third inning, but it was smooth sailing for Alcantara on Saturday otherwise. The 30-year-old right-hander has been prone to the occasional hiccup, giving up seven runs in a pair of starts, but he's yielded two runs or fewer while working at least five frames in seven of his 10 outings in 2026. Alcantara will carry a solid 3.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 45:20 K:BB across 63.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus Atlanta. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Idle Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 1:02 PM
Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Morel will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 0-for-4 during the first game of the series Friday. His absence will open a spot in the lineup for Javier Sanoja to bat seventh while starting at third base. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Productive in Friday's loss
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:02 PM
Marsee went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a steal during the Marlins' 7-2 loss to the Rays on Friday.
Analysis: Marsee entered Friday's game having gone 0-for-8 over his last two outings, but he got himself out of that mini-slump by hitting singles in each of his first two at-bats before belting his third home run of the season in the sixth. He also collected his 13th steal of the season, which is third-most in the National League and tied for fifth in the majors. Over his last seven games, Marsee has gone 6-for-21 with two home runs, four RBI and three steals. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Crushes fourth homer of 2026
Fri, May 15, 2026, 8:59 PM
Norby went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Marlins' 7-2 loss to the Rays on Friday.
Analysis: Norby got the Marlins on the board early after smacking a solo homer off Ian Seymour in the second inning. It was Norby's first home run since April 24 and his fourth of the season. He is slashing .234/.336/.391 with five steals, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored across 149 plate appearances this season. |
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