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Connor Norby Connor Norby Absent from lineup
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:10 PM
Norby is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Norby reached base in all three of his plate appearances in Tuesday's game, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Christopher Morel will handle first base and bat seventh for the Marlins. |
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Leo Jimenez Leo Jimenez Not in Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:04 PM
Jimenez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Jimenez started the first game of the series at third base, but he'll begin Wednesday's festivities on the bench. Javier Sanoja will man the hot corner for the Marlins. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Exiting starting lineup
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:55 PM
Mack is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Mack had made seven straight starts at catcher, so he's earned a day off. Liam Hicks will be behind the dish for the Marlins, Kyle Stowers is in the designated hitter slot and Heriberto Hernandez will cover left field. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Working as starter Thursday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 11:43 AM
Phillips is slated to start Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks in Miami.
Analysis: After piggybacking Ryan Gusto for 4.2 innings in relief in his most recent appearance last Friday versus the Rays, Phillips will move back into a starting role for his upcoming turn through the rotation. The right-hander has covered at least three frames in each of his last four appearances (two starts), going 0-1 with a 3.31 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings during that span. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Scores three times in four-hit game
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 10:20 AM
Mack went 4-for-4 with three runs Tuesday in the Marlins' 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: With a .203 batting average, the rookie catcher was barely sitting above the Mendoza Line for the season at the end of May, but his bat has begun to heat up in June. Through seven games on the month, Mack has gone 9-for-23 with a home run and a double, lifting his season average up by 50 points in the process. Mack is still expected to provide most of his value to the Marlins through his defense behind the plate, but he offers a bit of pop and should play frequently enough to make for a viable lineup option in fantasy leagues that start two catchers. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Drives in two runs Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:38 PM
Edwards went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored during the Marlins' 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Edwards got the Marlins on a board with an RBI single in the first inning before adding another run in the third on a sacrifice fly. It was his third multi-RBI game of the season and the first RBI he's logged since May 29 against the Mets. Edwards is slashing .306/.391/.456 with 11 steals, six home runs and 22 RBI over 285 plate appearances this season. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Logs four runs in Tuesday's win
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:23 PM
Lopez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one steal, one RBI and four runs scored during the Marlins' 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Lopez set a season high in runs scored Tuesday while logging two doubles for the second time in 2026. He also logged his 11th steal of the season, which is tied with Xavier Edwards for second-most on the Marlins behind Jakob Marsee (16). Lopez is having a terrific season at the plate, leading the National League in both batting average (.341) and hits (89) while ranking fourth in both triples (three) and doubles (11). |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer No-decision vs. Arizona
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:17 PM
Meyer did not factor into Tuesday's decision against the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Both of the runs Meyer allowed came on solo home runs from Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno, marking the second time this season that Meyer has given up two homers in a game. He's yielded two earned runs or less in 10 of 14 starts and ranks fourth in the National League in strikeouts (86) and in the top-12 in both ERA (2.85) and WHIP (1.09) across 79 innings. Meyer's next start is slated for this weekend on the road against the Pirates. |
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Recovering from surgery
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:58 PM
Single-A Jupiter placed Shepardson on the 60-day injured list April 8 after he needed UCL surgery, J.J. Cooper of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Shepardson was impressing during spring training before suffering the injury. He will miss all of 2026 and much of 2027 recovering from the procedure. The 20-year-old righty logged a 4.23 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 59 strikeouts in 55.1 innings in the lower levels in 2025. |
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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Drawing another start
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:42 AM
Gusto is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks in Miami.
Analysis: After being recalled Triple-A Jacksonville last Tuesday, Gusto pitched two innings out of the bullpen later that day in a 7-3 win over the Nationals. The Marlins then tabbed Gusto to fill the open spot in their rotation Friday, but because he was pitching on just two days' rest, he served as more of an opener and made just a two-inning start in a 6-0 loss to the Rays. Tyler Phillips piggybacked Gusto in long relief in that game, but the Marlins could look to separate the two pitchers during this upcoming turn through the rotation. Gusto had been working as a more traditional starter at Triple-A prior to his call-up, turning in a 1.20 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB in 15 innings over his final three appearances for Jacksonville. |
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Esteury Ruiz Esteury Ruiz Swipes two more bags Sunday
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 9:41 AM
Ruiz went 0-for-1 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's win over the Rays.
Analysis: The 27-year-old outfielder began the game on the bench but pinch hit for Owen Caissie in the seventh inning and remained in the contest in right field. Ruiz isn't seeing consistent playing time and sports a .196/.300/.471 slash line through just 60 plate appearances since he joined the Marlins' roster in late April, but he has slugged three homers and stolen 11 bags in 12 attempts while adding six RBI and 14 runs. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Doubles and triples Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 4:25 PM
Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, a double and a run scored during the Marlins' 4-1 win over the Rays on Sunday.
Analysis: Lopez got the Marlins on the board with an RBI triple in the sixth inning before being brought home one batter later on a sacrifice fly from Kyle Stowers. It was the fourth time this season that Lopez recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game, and he has logged at least two hits in four of his last six outings. In that six-game span, he has gone 10-for-26 (.385) with four extra-base hits, two RBI and four runs scored. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Logs second save of 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:34 PM
Bender earned the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rays, allowing one hit while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Pete Fairbanks was utilized out of the bullpen Saturday, so the Marlins called on Bender to close out Sunday's game. Bender ended up tossing 24 pitches, 10 of which came in his strikeout of Cedric Mullins to seal the game for Miami. Bender sits at a 3.04 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, five holds and a 29:9 K:BB across 26.2 innings this season. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Fans seven in Sunday's win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:19 PM
Alcantara (5-4) earned the win against the Rays on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven across seven innings.
Analysis: It was another strong effort out of Alcantara, with his lone blemish being an RBI single that he gave up to Yandy Diaz in the third inning. Alcantara tossed 58 strikes on 90 pitches while generating 11 whiffs, and his seven strikeouts matched a season high that he set against the White Sox on April 1. He's logged quality starts in back-to-back outings and now sits at a 4.33 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 89.1 innings this season. He's also up to 57 career wins with the Marlins, which is third-most in franchise history behind Ricky Nolasco (81) and southpaw Dontrelle Willis (68). Alcantara is slated to start next weekend on the road against the Pirates. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Pops second homer in win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:07 PM
Sanoja went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Sanoja turned in his fourth three-hit game of the season Saturday. Despite the eruption, the 23-year-old utility man doesn't seem to have a clear pathway to consistent action at any position for the Marlins. Through 135 at-bats, Sanoja is hitting .267 with two homers, 10 doubles, 22 RBI and three stolen bases. |
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Tyler Zuber Tyler Zuber Puts out fire for first save
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:55 PM
Zuber secured the save Saturday against the Rays, allowing no baserunners in one-third of an inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Closer Pete Fairbanks allowed a pair of runs to let the Rays right back into the game, but Zuber quickly extinguish the fire by fanning Junior Caminero for the final out. It's hard to envision Zuber, who saw his first career save chance Saturday, seeing consistent high-leverage work going forward. It was only his second major-league appearance of the year after Zuber opened the year with Triple-A Jacksonville. |
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Lake Bachar Lake Bachar Perfect as opener Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:48 PM
Bachar didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Rays, throwing three clean innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Bachar gave the Marlins exactly what they desired during a bullpen game, firing three flawless frames as an opener. Through 34.1 innings, the 31-year-old right-hander has an impressive 3.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB with one hold. His next assignment is undetermined, and it's also unclear how Miami will be deploying Bachar going forward. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:33 AM
Morel is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Rays on Saturday.
Analysis: Even though the Rays are sending southpaw Shane McClanahan to the mound, the right-handed-hitting Morel will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Leo Jimenez serves as the Marlins' designated hitter and Javier Sanoja starts at third base. Morel has seen a noticeable decline in his playing time due to his struggles at the plate, with the 26-year-old slashing .172/.232/.219 with one steal, one RBI and a 39.1 percent strikeout rate across 69 plate appearances this season. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Shaky in piggyback role
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:47 AM
Phillips didn't factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Rays, giving up three runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 relief innings, He struck out three.
Analysis: The right-hander worked in tandem with Ryan Gusto, who got the start and took the loss after coughing up three runs of his own in just two innings. Phillips wound up tossing 82 pitches (50 strikes) to help save the rest of the bullpen, and he even took a comebacker off the foot from Yandy Diaz in the fifth inning but was able to stay in the game. The Marlins' injury-depleted staff can ill afford to lose another arm, and assuming the foot isn't an issue, Phillips should get another turn as a starter or bulk reliever during next week's home series against the Diamondbacks. Over 18 appearances (two starts) this season, he carries a 2.08 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36:22 K:BB in 43.1 innings. |
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Lake Bachar Lake Bachar Opening Saturday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 9:46 PM
Bachar will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against the Rays, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Bachar pitched 2.2 shutout innings when the Marlins last relied on him to work as an opener Tuesday, so they'll give him another opening assignment during Saturday's contest. It's unknown whether Miami will use a bulk reliever behind Bachar or opt for a traditional bullpen game. |
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