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Confirmed for MLB debut Friday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:44 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced that Snelling will be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Friday's game against the Nationals in Miami, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Snelling will be stepping into the rotation spot that opened up this week after the Marlins designated Chris Paddack for assignment. After a dominant run at Jacksonville to close out the 2025 campaign, Snelling has continued to thrive in Triple-A to begin 2026, submitting a 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB in 29 innings over six starts. He'll get a favorable matchup for his MLB debut and should stick around in the Miami rotation on a long-term basis if he's able to hold his own in his first exposure to the big leagues. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Exiting starting lineup
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:10 PM
Pauley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Orioles.
Analysis: Pauley is 0-for-15 at the dish over his last six games to drop his season batting line to an ugly .173/.225/.293. He'll get a day to regroup while Connor Norby handles third base. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Rare day off Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:07 PM
Lopez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Orioles.
Analysis: It's the first day off since April 8 for Lopez, who is riding a modest eight-game hitting streak. Javier Sanoja will occupy shortstop and bat ninth for the Marlins. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Collects first big-league hits
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:37 AM
Mack went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: A third-inning single by the rookie catcher brought home Kyle Stowers, giving Mack his first hit and RBI in MLB, and he added another knock in the eighth. The 23-year-old top prospect will get a long look in the starting role from the Marlins, with Liam Hicks -- who got the start at first base Tuesday before taking over behind the plate for the top of the ninth after Mack was lifted for a pinch runner -- seeing more of his playing time at 1B and DH as a result. |
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Set for promotion Friday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Snelling appears on track to be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Friday against the Nationals after Braxton Garrett took his regular turn through the Jacksonville rotation Tuesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Snelling's next turn for Jacksonville is set to come Friday, so he was always the more likely candidate to get called up to take the spot of Chris Paddack, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. Snelling has had an outstanding start to the season at Triple-A, posting a 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB through 29 innings. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Takes regular turn at Triple-A
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:26 AM
Garrett made his regularly scheduled start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Keeping the southpaw on turn at Triple-A all but rules him out for a call-up Friday to join the Marlins' rotation in place of Chris Paddack. Garrett will likely get his chance to face big-league hitters later this summer, but for now it's Robby Snelling who's in line for the promotion this weekend. Garrett sports a 2.30 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB through 31.1 innings this season for Jacksonville. |
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Dax Fulton Dax Fulton Added to big-league bullpen
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:52 AM
The Marlins recalled Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Fulton has made five starts and two relief appearances with Jacksonville this season, collecting a 7.65 ERA and 24:11 K:BB over 20 frames. The southpaw will be used out of the bullpen and will be making his major-league debut if/when he gets into a game. |
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William Kempner William Kempner Sent back to minors
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:50 AM
The Marlins optioned Kempner to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kempner was summoned Tuesday from the minors and made his major-league debut in Miami's 9-7 loss to Baltimore with a perfect inning out of the bullpen. He'll make room on the roster for a fresh bullpen arm in Dax Fulton, who was called up from Jacksonville in a corresponding move. |
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Liam Hicks Liam Hicks Slugs eighth homer
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:15 AM
Hicks went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: Getting the start at first base before shifting behind the plate late in the game after rookie catcher Joe Mack was lifted for a pinch runner, Hicks continued his breakout campaign. His seventh-inning solo shot off Anthony Nunez was his eighth long ball of the season in just 33 contests, while the four hits tied his career high. Hicks will likely see most of his playing time at first base or DH while the Marlins take a long look at Mack, but his bat should be in the lineup nearly every day given his .321/.372/.575 slash line and 32 RBI, one back of MLB leader Matt Olson. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Hammered by O's
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:09 AM
Alcantara didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Orioles, surrendering seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: While Alcantara didn't serve up any homers, four of the eight hits off the right-hander went for extra bases -- two each by Pete Alonso and Samuel Basallo -- as he got tagged for seven runs in a start for the second time in 2026. Tuesday's outing was his shortest of the season, and he'll take a 4.01 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB through 51.2 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Nationals. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Hitless in MLB debut
Tue, May 5, 2026, 9:06 AM
Mack went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Monday's loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Making his big-league debut and batting seventh, Mack was fanned by Aaron Nola in the fifth inning, between a groundout and a pop-up in foul territory. On the bright side, the rookie catcher guided Janson Junk to a strong outing in a 1-0 loss, and it's his defensive work rather than his bat that the Marlins are counting on to be an upgrade over Agustin Ramirez. While he'll split time behind the plate with Liam Hicks, Mack will get a long runway to establish himself at the top level after slashing .251/.336/.447 over 122 career games in Triple-A with 21 homers. |
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Option to take Paddack's spot
Tue, May 5, 2026, 8:39 AM
Snelling is an option to start Friday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Marlins have an opening in their rotation after designating Chris Paddack for assignment. Braxton Garrett could be first in line since he's already on the 40-man roster and Snelling is not. However, Snelling is certainly pitching well enough to get a look, having collected a 1.86 ERA and 44:15 K:BB over 29 innings covering six starts for Triple-A Jacksonville. Even if Snelling isn't the choice by the Marlins this time around, he should get his opportunity sooner rather than later. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Could enter Miami rotation
Tue, May 5, 2026, 8:35 AM
Garrett could be recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Friday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He would fill the spot vacated by Chris Paddack, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. Garrett missed all of the 2025 season while recovering from UCL surgery and failed to make the Opening Day roster this spring, but he's responded with a 1.71 ERA and 26:12 K:BB over 26.1 innings covering five starts with Jacksonville. Robby Snelling is also an option to take Paddack's spot, but Garrett might have the edge since he's already on the 40-man roster. |
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William Kempner William Kempner Recalled from Triple-A
Tue, May 5, 2026, 8:30 AM
The Marlins recalled Kempner from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Chris Paddack, who was designated for assignment. Kempner holds a 6.46 ERA this season with Jacksonville but has struck out a whopping 34 batters over 15.1 innings. He will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack DFA'd by Marlins
Tue, May 5, 2026, 8:27 AM
The Marlins designated Paddack for assignment Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Paddack was tagged for seven runs over 2.2 innings in his last start versus the Phillies, pushing his season ERA up to 7.63. His velocity was down across the board in that outing, prompting evaluations of his health. While it seems there isn't anything physically wrong with Paddack, the Marlins have nonetheless decided to move on from the righty. Braxton Garrett is the likeliest candidate to fill Paddack's rotation spot, though Robby Snelling should also receive consideration. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Exiting starting nine Monday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 2:10 PM
Norby is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Though he'll be taking a seat for Monday's series finale, Norby still appears to be ahead of Christopher Morel in the pecking order at first base. Since Morel was activated from the injured list last Monday, Norby started in five of the Marlins' ensuing seven games and went 5-for-18 with two doubles, three walks, two stolen bases and an RBI during that stretch. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack Health being evaluated
Mon, May 4, 2026, 12:34 PM
The Marlins will evaluate Paddack's health after the pitcher experienced a drop in velocity during Sunday's loss to the Phillies, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Paddack averaged just 91.3 mph with his four-seamer, which was down 1.5 mph from his yearly average. He was pummeled for seven runs on six hits and three walks in 2.2 innings and is now 0-5 with a 7.63 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through seven starts. Manager Clayton McCullough said shortly after the outing that Paddack would make his next scheduled start Friday against the Nationals. However, things would change if it's determined Paddack isn't 100 percent physically. If a change is made in the Miami rotation, Braxton Garrett (1.71 ERA, 26:12 K:BB in 26.1 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville) would be the likeliest replacement for Paddack, though Robby Snelling (1.86 ERA, 44:15 K:BB in 29 innings at Jacksonville) would also receive consideration. |
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Agustin Ramirez Agustin Ramirez Sent down to Triple-A
Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:51 AM
The Marlins optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.
Analysis: Ramirez has not done enough offensively to make up for his defensive shortcomings, slashing just .230/.318/.345 with two home runs. He will get a reset at Jacksonville while Liam Hicks and Joe Mack handle catching duties for the Marlins. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Officially added to roster
Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:48 AM
The Marlins selected Mack's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.
Analysis: Mack earned his first big-league promotion after slashing .244/.388/.378 with three home runs and a 20:22 BB:K in his first 24 contests with Jacksonville. According to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Mack is in line to start in Monday's series finale versus the Phillies, and the 23-year-old should be in store for ample playing time while sharing reps at catcher with Liam Hicks. Mack is worth a pickup in two-catcher fantasy leagues where he's still available. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Deployed off bench Sunday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 9:50 AM
Caissie went 1-for-2 after replacing Kyle Stowers in right field during Sunday's loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: With the Marlins down 7-0, Caissie came off the bench to begin the sixth inning in order to give Stowers a bit of a rest. Caissie wasn't in the starting nine Saturday or Sunday due to a stomach bug, but he could be back in the lineup for the series finale Monday against right-hander Aaron Nola. Caissie is slashing .207/.248/.337 through his first 31 games for Miami with two homers and a brutal 42.6 percent strikeout rate. |
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