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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:22 PM
Stowers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox
Analysis: Stowers went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double and two strikeouts Monday in his first game back from a hamstring injury, and it appears the Marlins are easing him back into action with a day off Tuesday. Leo Jimenez is filling in at first base and batting sixth versus Boston lefty Payton Tolle. |
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Dax Fulton Dax Fulton Added to Miami bullpen
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 1:54 PM
The Marlins recalled Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Analysis: In six appearances out of the Marlins' bullpen this season, Fulton has permitted seven runs with a 12:10 K:BB over 14 frames. The big left-hander will provide Miami's relief corps with some length. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Sent to IL with nerve issue
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Marlins placed Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right medial nerve irritation.
Analysis: Fairbanks had to be removed from Monday's appearance versus the Red Sox after just one batter due to the issue. He is scheduled to see a specialist Tuesday, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, and more could be known regarding a timeline for the reliever following that visit. While Fairbanks is sidelined, the Marlins could turn to Michael Petersen and/or Calvin Faucher to serve as closer. |
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Calvin Faucher Calvin Faucher Could see ninth-inning opportunities
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:40 AM
Faucher could be part of a closing committee for the Marlins if Pete Fairbanks (hand) requires another IL stint, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks left Monday's game with a recurrence of a nerve issue in his pitching hand, a condition which first landed him on the IL in late April. Faucher, who led Miami with 15 saves in 2025, figures to be in the mix for closing opportunities in Fairbanks' absence, along with Michael Petersen and Josh Ekness. "I think we'll just go into each day with -- on the pitching side -- what we have available and kind of what we can ask of them, and where we think it's the best place to go put guys," manager Clayton McCullough said after Monday's game. "[The] good thing is that a number of our guys have experienced pitching in a lot of different spots. So I think we'll just lean on that and go out there with the ones that we have available each day." |
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Michael Petersen Michael Petersen Might be in line for save chances
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:38 AM
Petersen could be part of a closing committee for the Marlins if Pete Fairbanks (hand) requires another IL stint, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks left Monday's game with a recurrence of a nerve issue in his pitching hand, a condition which first landed him on the IL in late April. Petersen, who leads Miami with 22 holds on the season, figures to be in the mix for closing opportunities in Fairbanks' absence, along with Calvin Faucher and Josh Ekness. "I think we'll just go into each day with -- on the pitching side -- what we have available and kind of what we can ask of them, and where we think it's the best place to go put guys," manager Clayton McCullough said after Monday's game. "[The] good thing is that a number of our guys have experienced pitching in a lot of different spots. So I think we'll just lean on that and go out there with the ones that we have available each day." |
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Josh Ekness Josh Ekness Could be in saves mix
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:35 AM
Ekness could be part of a closing committee for the Marlins if Pete Fairbanks (hand) requires another IL stint, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks left Monday's game with a recurrence of a nerve issue in his pitching hand, a condition which first landed him on the IL in late April. Ekness, who worked the eighth inning Monday but got charged with a blown save after allowing the tying run in an eventual 4-2 loss to the Red Sox, figures to be in the mix for closing opportunities in Fairbanks' absence, along with Michael Petersen and Calvin Faucher. "I think we'll just go into each day with -- on the pitching side -- what we have available and kind of what we can ask of them, and where we think it's the best place to go put guys," manager Clayton McCullough said after Monday's game. "[The] good thing is that a number of our guys have experienced pitching in a lot of different spots. So I think we'll just lean on that and go out there with the ones that we have available each day." Through his first 15 appearances and 16 big-league innings this season, Ekness has a 1.69 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB with one win, one save and one hold. |
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Tyler Zuber Tyler Zuber Falters in ninth inning Monday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:29 AM
Zuber gave up a run on two hits in one-third of an inning during Monday's loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Summoned from the bullpen with one on and nobody out in the ninth inning of a 2-2 tie after Pete Fairbanks (hand) had to exit the game, Zuber allowed the inherited runner to score on an Anthony Seigler triple before Nick Sogard added an RBI single. Fairbanks seems likely to head back to the IL due to a recurrence of a nerve issue in his pitching hand, but Zuber would likely be behind Josh Ekness, Michael Petersen and Calvin Faucher in the pecking order for save chances should that happen. On the season, Zuber's posted a 3.62 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB over 27.1 innings with two wins, six holds and one save in 31 appearances. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Working as starter Tuesday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 PM
Phillips will start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Phillips was deployed as a reliever in his last appearance against the Phillies, but he'll work as a starter Tuesday as the Marlins look to bounce back from a loss in the series opener. The 28-year-old has been a solid option for the Marlins over his last eight outings, posting a 3.98 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with a 27:10 K:BB across 31.2 frames. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Dealing with nerve irritation
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:58 PM
Fairbanks left Monday's game against Boston due to nerve irritation, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks dealt with a similar issue back in May, as he was placed on the 15-day injured list due to nerve irritation in his right hand. It's not clear if he's dealing with the exact same issue, but he'll be re-evaluated Tuesday to determine whether a trip to the IL is necessary. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Extends streak of quality starts
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:52 PM
Alcantara didn't factor into the decision against the Red Sox on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks in seven innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Alcantara outlasted Ranger Suarez in Monday's pitching duel, firing seven innings as opposed to Suarez's five frames of one-run ball. The workhorse right-hander has been a model of consistency since the beginning of June, rattling off six consecutive quality starts and 14 such efforts in his last 16 outings. Alcantara will aim to extend his streak of quality starts this weekend in Washington, where he'll take a 3.38 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 137:49 K:BB across 183.2 innings. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Exits with trainer Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:24 PM
Fairbanks left Monday's game against the Red Sox after suffering an apparent injury, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks called for the trainer after issuing a walk to the lone batter he faced in the top of the ninth inning, and he walked off the mound to the clubhouse after a brief conversation. The nature of the injury is unknown at this time, but he'll presumably be sent for further evaluation after exiting. |
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Andrew Nardi Andrew Nardi Surgery set for Friday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:46 PM
Nardi (elbow) is slated to undergo season-ending surgery Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arm specialist Dr. Keith Meister will perform Nardi's surgery, but the Marlins aren't expected to provide specifics on the procedure until the operation is completed. If Nardi requires a UCL repair or reconstruction rather than something less significant such as a flexor tendon surgery, he'll likely wind up missing the entire 2027 season. Nardi posted a 5.16 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB while collecting three wins and eight holds over 22.2 innings with Miami this season before hitting the shelf May 30. |
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Back in action at Double-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:29 PM
Lewis (wrist) went 3-for-25 with a triple and a 0:9 BB:K in his first seven games with Double-A Pensacola since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Aug. 14.
Analysis: Lewis had been on the shelf for just over seven weeks due to a fractured wrist. The 23-year-old outfielder has struggled to find his swing since his activation but has still been an above-league-average hitter (104 wRC+) at Double-A this season, slashing .233/.303/.489 with 17 home runs and 14 steals over 73 games. |
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Deyvison De Los Santos Deyvison De Los Santos Demoted to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:11 PM
Miami optioned De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.
Analysis: After a two-day stint in the majors, De Los Santos will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. De Los Santos should get the chance to play on an everyday basis upon returning to Jacksonville. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Sitting versus southpaw
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:08 PM
Conine is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Conine has received some opportunities recently to play against lefties, but he will take a seat in this one as Boston sends southpaw Ranger Suarez to the bump. Agustin Ramirez will slot in at designated hitter for the Marlins. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Returning from hamstring injury Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Marlins reinstated Stowers (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll start at first base and bat third in the series opener versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: Miami optioned infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville to clear room on the active roster for Stowers, who missed approximately two weeks due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Stowers didn't require a rehab assignment prior to being activated, but the Marlins could look to build in and off day or two for him in first week back with the big club following the injury. The 28-year-old hit .242 with 16 home runs, one stolen base, 52 RBI and 44 runs in 94 games with Miami prior to landing on the shelf. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Remains shut down from throwing
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:03 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Monday that Meyer (neck/rib) has yet to be cleared to resume a throwing program, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Meyer landed on the 15-day injured list just after the All-Star break due to a neck strain, and he more recently suffered a rib injury that required a cortisone shot. The right-hander is rehabbing at the Marlins' spring training complex in Florida, and it's unclear when he will be cleared to throw. With just over a month remaining in the regular season, Meyer is running out of time to get stretched back out to return as a starting pitcher. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Expected to return Monday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:08 PM
Stowers (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Stowers has been sidelined since suffering a left hamstring strain Aug. 9 against the Angels. The 28-year-old wasn't sent on a minor-league rehab assignment, so his first at-bat with Miami upon his activation will be his first since suffering the injury. Stowers had produced a .292 batting average with four home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored over his last 19 contests before being placed on the injured list. |
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Deyvison De Los Santos Deyvison De Los Santos Headed back to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:03 PM
De Los Santos is being optioned back to Triple-A Jacksonville following Sunday's 6-2 win over the Nationals, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: De Los Santos will head back to Jacksonville after being recalled by Miami on Saturday. The 23-year-old did not play in Saturday's contest, but he did go 1-for-2 with a single in Sunday's victory. The transaction will make room for Kyle Stowers (hamstring) to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Keeps Nationals in check
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 4:59 PM
Junk took a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Junk did a fine job of keeping the ball on the ground, inducing seven groundouts Sunday, but the two hits allowed both went for extra bases. The 30-year-old right-hander hasn't exhibited much strikeout upside lately, fanning two or fewer in four consecutive starts, though he has given up two runs or fewer in six straight outings. Junk is set to bring a middling 4.25 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 68:26 K:BB over 97.1 innings into a road rematch with Washington. |
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