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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Draws start Tuesday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 10:45 PM
Gusto is slated as the starting pitcher for Miami's matchup against Atlanta on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: As the Marlins open a crucial series against Atlanta, Gusto will start Tuesday's affair. In the 27-year-old's last start, he allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three. On the season, the right-hander owns a 5.31 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB in 39 innings. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Shipped to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:43 PM
The Marlins acquired Vodnik from the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Connor Norby and Aiden May, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Vodnik has logged a 5.25 ERA and 26:19 K:BB over 36 frames this season for the Rockies. The 26-year-old is a hard thrower and boasts a career 54.3 percent groundball rate, but a 16 percent strikeout rate in 2026 is disheartening. Vodnik could get a chance to fill in a leverage role in the Miami bullpen, though Pete Fairbanks should remain the team's closer. |
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Traded again
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:40 PM
The Pirates traded Sanchez, Hyun Seung Kim and Brandan Bidois to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sanchez turned 22 on July 4, yet he is now on his fourth organization, having been dealt in 2023 from the Brewers to the Yankees and again in 2025 from the Yankees to the Pirates. The lefty-hitting outfielder is slashing .254/.340/.431 with nine home runs and nine steals in 83 games at High-A. |
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Dealt to Fish
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Pirates traded Lee, Brandan Bidois, and Brian Sanchez to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lee is the prospect headliner in the deal, as he displayed impressive power potential this summer in the Florida Complex League as an 18-year-old third baseman. He hit .309/.396/.569 with six home runs, a .260 ISO and 23.6 percent strikeout rate in 35 games at rookie ball with a .519 OPS in 15 games at Single-A mixed in. Lee has not played since the end of the FCL season and is not listed on the injured list, but he will likely head to the Marlins' Single-A affiliate in the coming days if healthy. |
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Brandan Bidois Brandan Bidois Heading to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:29 PM
The Pirates traded Bidois, Hyun Seung Lee and Brian Sanchez to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: A 25-year-old righty reliever, Bidois was optioned to Triple-A on July 1. He logged a 6.32 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB in 15.2 innings out of the big-league bullpen. |
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Dealt to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:44 PM
The Cubs traded Beck and Jonathon Long to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Braxton Garrett, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: A 6-foot-9 righty who is already 26, Beck has struggled in 15 innings (6.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP) since getting to Triple-A midseason. He struck out 102 batters in 59.2 innings at Double-A across 20 appearances. |
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Dealt in package for Garrett
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:41 PM
The Cubs traded Long and Jace Beck to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Braxton Garrett, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Long had been blocked at Triple-A while in the Cubs organization for the past couple years, but he is also having a worse season this year (108 wRC+) at Triple-A than he did last year (131 wRC+). A righty-hitting first baseman and left fielder, Long is slashing .283/.364/.455 with 12 home runs and a 21.2 percent strikeout rate in 99 games as a 24-year-old. |
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Acquired by Marlins
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:28 PM
The Marlins acquired Kisting, Brayden Taylor and Adrian Santana from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Liam Hicks, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Kisting, 23, has logged an impressive 1.67 ERA and 96:18 K:BB over 86 innings with High-A Bowling Green this season. It's the second time since last offseason that Kisting has been traded, as he went from the Twins to the Rays in November in exchange for Eric Orze. |
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Flipped to Miami
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:25 PM
The Marlins acquired Santana, Brayden Taylor and Jacob Kisting from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Liam Hicks, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old Santana has hit .316/.381/.400 with three home runs, 23 stolen bases and a 19:23 BB:K over 51 contests with High-A Bowling Green this season. Santana was a first-round pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft and has been used mainly at shortstop in pro ball, though he's also gotten some work at second base. |
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Traded to Marlins
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:17 PM
The Marlins acquired Taylor, Adrian Santana and Jacob Kisting from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Liam Hicks, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Taylor is the most well-regarded of the three prospects headed to Miami. A first-round selection in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, Taylor had a terrible 2025 campaign but has bounced back nicely in 2026, slashing .284/.384/.513 with 17 home runs, 20 stolen bases and a 51:87 BB:K over 88 games with Double-A Montgomery. The 24-year-old has mostly played third base in pro ball, but he has experience at second base and shortstop, as well. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Swats 11th homer
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:34 AM
Mack went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Mets.
Analysis: The rookie catcher gave Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins' bullpen all the offense they would need in an eventual 2-0 win when he took Robert Stock deep in the fifth inning. Mack has gone yard four times in 14 games since the All-Star break, and through his first 215 big-league plate appearances he's produced a .245/.299/.449 slash line with 11 homers and 33 RBI. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Blanks Mets in 12th win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 10:20 PM
Alcantara (12-6) notched win Sunday against the Mets, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: That makes it back-to-back scoreless starts for Alcantara, who continues to be a workhorse for the Marlins in 2026. The right-hander has reached the 90-pitch mark in all but two of his 24 outings -- touching the 100-pitch plateau in half of them -- and he's now thrown at least six innings in six consecutive appearances and 11 of his last 12. Alcantara is set to bring a 3.68 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 120:41 K:BB over 156.2 frames into a soft home matchup against the Angels. |
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Michael Petersen Michael Petersen Bags 18th hold of season
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:24 PM
Petersen (forearm) struck out two batters and allowed no hits and one walk over a scoreless inning of relief en route to claiming his 18th hold of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Petersen suffered an injury scare a week ago when he took a line drive off of his right forearm, but he escaped with little more than a bruise and was deemed ready to pitch after a few days of rest. The righty made his return to the mound in Thursday's series opener and was charged with two earned runs across two-thirds of an inning, but he was much sharper Sunday. His 18 holds lead the Marlins, and he lowered his ERA to 3.13 for the season after tossing the scoreless frame. |
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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Hitting bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:49 PM
Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Center fielder Jakob Marsee (back) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Sunday's contest, but unless the Marlins lose a corner outfielder or designated hitter to an injury, Hernandez could have to settle for a part-time role against right-handed pitching. Hernandez -- who had started every game dating back to July 8 and produced a .732 OPS during that span -- looks to be the odd man out of the everyday lineup following Owen Caissie's return from the injured list Saturday. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Pulled from Sunday's lineup
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:29 PM
The Marlins scratched Marsee from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets due to back spasms, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Miami will presumably look to stay away from Marsee for the series finale at Citi Field and is treating the young outfielder as day-to-day heading into its three-game series in Atlanta that begins Tuesday. Esteury Ruiz will draw the start in center field in place of Marsee. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Belts homer No. 10
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:30 PM
Conine went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Getting the start at DH and batting ninth, Conine took Daniel Duarte deep in the sixth inning for his 10th homer of the season, and third in the last six games. Owen Caissie (calf) was activated from the IL on Saturday, giving Conine more competition for playing time, but he's performing well enough to maintain a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching. Over his last 28 games, Conine is batting .313 (25-for-80) with eight long balls, 15 runs and 16 RBI. |
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Lake Bachar Lake Bachar Notches second save
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:25 PM
Bachar recorded his second save of the season in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Mets, allowing one hit and striking out two over three scoreless relief innings.
Analysis: The right-hander needed just 35 pitches (26 strikes) to get the job done, and give most of the rest of the Marlins' bullpen a breather. The three innings tied for Bachar's longest appearance of the season, and a bumpy July may have taken him out of the mix for higher-leverage opportunities. Over his last 13.2 innings, Bachar has served up four homers and stumbled to a 6.58 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Efficient in third win
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:18 PM
Phillips (3-5) picked up the win Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits over five innings in a 6-2 victory over the Mets. He struck out three without walking a batter.
Analysis: A Tyrone Taylor homer in the second inning accounted for all the damage off Phillips, who tossed an efficient 65 pitches (44 strikes) before exiting. The right-hander has given up two earned runs or fewer in five straight outings, a stretch in which he's gone just 2-2 but has a 3.54 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB over 20.1 innings. Phillips is set to make his next start at home next weekend against the Angels. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Marlins optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pauley appeared in four games after being recalled July 19, during which he went 3-for-9 with an RBI and two strikeouts. He'll now return to the minor leagues in order to make room on the active roster for Owen Caissie (calf), who returned from the injured list Saturday. With a .529 OPS through 106 MLB plate appearances this year, Pauley is unlikely to be a significant contributor for the Marlins if he makes it back to the big leagues. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Activated from IL
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Marlins reinstated Caissie (calf) from the injured list Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Caissie played three games after beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, going 3-for-7 with two homers and an additional RBI and run scored. He'll now return to the active roster for the first time since July 9, but he'll miss out on the starting nine Saturday with left-hander Zac Thornton toeing the slab for the Mets. Graham Pauley was optioned to Jacksonville in a corresponding move. |
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