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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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Esteury Ruiz Esteury Ruiz Swats second homer
Mon, May 4, 2026, 9:45 AM
Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: The 27-year-old supplied all the Marlins' offense when he took a fading Jesus Luzardo deep in the seventh inning. It was Ruiz's second homer of the season, both of which have come in the his last three starts. He's also struck out six times in 12 plate appearances during those contests, however. Ruiz could push his way into a bigger role if he stays hot, but for now he's likely to see most of his action as a short-side platoon option, spelling any of Jakob Marsee, Kyle Stowers or Owen Caissie around the Marlins' outfield. |
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Out for foreseeable future
Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:11 PM
Defrank has no timetable for a return after suffering a right biceps injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Defrank will not require surgery, so he's not necessarily out for the season, but he will be forced to miss substantial time. The 17-year-old was expected to pitch limited innings in the Florida Complex League this season, and it's unclear if he'll be able to pitch again in 2026. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack Losing ways continue Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
Paddack (0-5) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks in 2.2 innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: The Phillies ambushed Paddack on Sunday, throttling the hurler for six runs in the opening frame. The right-hander remains with just one quality start in 2026, and he's been unable to get through five innings in his other six outings. Still winless on the season, Paddack won't be a recommended fantasy option when he takes a 7.63 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:10 over 30.2 frames into his next scheduled outing versus the division-rival Nationals. |
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Agustin Ramirez Agustin Ramirez Heading to Triple-A
Sun, May 3, 2026, 4:55 PM
Ramirez is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.
Analysis: Ramirez will head to Jacksonville after posting a disappointing .230/.345/.345 slash line with two home runs, 14 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases over 113 at-bats in 31 contests with the Marlins this season. The 24-year-old has struggled to a .200 average while striking out 13 times over 50 at-bats in his last 14 games, and he will now look to reset at the Triple-A level. In a corresponding move, Miami's top catching prospect Joe Mack is set to join the major-league roster, and he may garner the lion's share of starts behind the plate for the time being while splitting the role with Liam Hicks. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Set to join major-league roster
Sun, May 3, 2026, 4:47 PM
Mack is expected to be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.
Analysis: Mack will get a chance to join the major-league roster for the first time in his career ahead of the team's series finale against the Phillies on Monday. The catcher is considered to be one of Miami's top prospects, and he's posted a .244 average with three home runs, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base over 82 at-bats in 24 games with Jacksonville so far this year. Agustin Ramirez is set to be sent down to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move, so Mack will split time behind the plate with Liam Hicks for the time being. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:39 PM
Pauley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: The Marlins will shield the left-handed hitter from a matchup with tough southpaw Jesus Luzardo. Leo Jimenez will get the nod at third base in place of Pauley. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Taking seat against southpaw
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:38 PM
Marsee is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: After Marsee started the last six games, the Marlins will give the left-handed hitter a day off with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the hill for Philadelphia. Esteury Ruiz will spell Marsee in center field and bat eighth. |
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Liam Hicks Liam Hicks Idle against lefty
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:37 PM
Hicks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: With lefty Jesus Luzardo on the bump for the Phillies, the left-handed hitter will hit the bench. Agustin Ramirez draws the start at catcher for Miami, while Christopher Morel serves as the team's designated hitter in Hicks' absence. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie On bench again Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:34 PM
Caissie (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Caissie is on the bench for the second day in a row, after an illness caused him to be scratched prior to Saturday's 4-0 win. The Phillies are sending left-hander Jesus Luzardo to the hill Sunday, so Caissie's continued absence from the starting nine might have more to do with the matchup than his illness. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Another multi-hit game
Sat, May 2, 2026, 6:21 PM
Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored during Miami's 4-0 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
Analysis: Lopez came home to score in the third inning after Connor Norby drew a bases-loaded walk, and the former gave the Marlins their fourth run of the game after his infield single scored Esteury Ruiz. Lopez is up to 12 multi-hit games on the season, four of which have come over his last eight outings. The 27-year-old shortstop has accumulated 43 hits and has a .336 batting average, both of which are second-best in the majors behind Shea Langeliers (45 hits) and Ildemaro Vargas (.388 BA), respectively. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Swats second homer of season
Sat, May 2, 2026, 6:12 PM
Edwards went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during the Marlins' 4-0 win over the Phillies on Saturday.
Analysis: Edwards extended the Marlins' lead to 3-0 after smacking a solo homer off Andrew Painer in the fifth inning. It was Edwards' second home run of the season, with his first taking place April 3 against the Mets. He has reached base safely in eight consecutive games, and over that span he has gone 10-for-28 (.357) with two steals, six walks and four RBI. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Blanks Phillies in Saturday's win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 6:08 PM
Meyer (2-0) earned the win against Philadelphia on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out seven across seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Meyer set the tone early by striking out three of the first four batters he faced. He allowed just two baserunners during his outing and generated 15 whiffs on 83 pitches (55 strikes). It was the first quality start of the season for Meyer and first since May 21, 2025 against the Cubs. Saturday's efforts improved the right-hander's numbers to a 2.68 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB across 37 innings. Meyer is tentatively lined up to face the Orioles at home next week. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Scratched with illness
Sat, May 2, 2026, 12:31 PM
Cassie was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Phillies due to an illness, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: With Cassie not feeling well, the Marlins will start Esteury Ruiz, Jakob Marsee and Kyle Stowers in the outfield from left to right for Saturday's contest. Cassie has struggled at the plate since mid-April, having gone 6-for-45 (.133) with three RBI and a 47.9 percent strikeout rate over his last 15 games. |
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Cade Gibson Cade Gibson Heading back to Triple-A
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:13 AM
The Marlins optioned Gibson to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Marlins selecting Josh Ekness's contract from Jacksonville. Gibson was recalled by the Marlins on Tuesday but was roughed up in his lone outing with the big club Friday against the Phillies, allowing four runs on five hits (including a home run) and one walk while striking out one batter across 1.2 innings. Gibson will head back to Triple-A, where he sports a respectable 2.63 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB across 13.2 innings. |
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Contract selected
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:55 AM
The Marlins selected Ekness's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.
Analysis: Although he's logged an impressive 21:6 K:BB, Ekness has struggled to limit runs in Triple-A this year, turning in a 5.68 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 12.2 innings. He'll now join the major-league bullpen despite his difficulties and will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Out of Friday's lineup
Fri, May 1, 2026, 2:31 PM
Norby is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Norby had started each of the previous six tilts but will get a breather in Friday's series opener. Christopher Morel will hold down first base for the Marlins. |
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Out with wrist injury
Fri, May 1, 2026, 11:28 AM
Head was placed on High-A Beloit's 7-day injured list after suffering a wrist injury April 11, FishOnFirst.com reports.
Analysis: The Marlins were initially hopeful that Head would avoid a stint on the IL after injuring his wrist, but he's since been deactivated after having not played in three weeks. The outfielder was off to a poor start to the season with Beloit, going 1-for-20 with a 2:4 BB:K over his first six games. |
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