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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Still sitting Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 4:42 PM
Caissie (triceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Manager Clayton McCullough said after Sunday's win over the Nationals that Caissie was likely to be available for Tuesday's series opener, but the outfielder will instead sit out a second consecutive game. The 23-year-old is dealing with left triceps discomfort and should continue to be considered day-to-day. |
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Robby Snelling Robby Snelling Second start coming Thursday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:10 AM
Snelling is slated to start Thursday's game against the Twins at Target Field.
Analysis: With the Marlins cutting Chris Paddack last week, Snelling appears to be in line for extended audition in the Miami rotation, despite turning in an uneven MLB debut this past Friday. Snelling took a loss to the Nationals in his first start, covering five innings and striking out two batters while yielding three earned runs on five hits and four walks. On a more encouraging note, Snelling induced 12 swings and misses among his 86 pitches, illustrating the strikeout upside he brings to the table. Prior to receiving his promotion to the big leagues, Snelling generated 44 punchouts over 29 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville this season. |
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Returns from finger fracture
Mon, May 11, 2026, 10:29 PM
Valencia (finger) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Valencia missed a month after suffering a broken finger. He's logged three games at Single-A Jupiter since being activated, going 3-for-13 with a double, three RBI, three stolen bases and one run scored. |
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Back from wrist injury
Mon, May 11, 2026, 10:24 PM
Head (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Head was placed on the injured list April 11 after picking up a wrist injury, but he's managed to put the issue behind him. He's 2-for-11 with a double in three games with High-A Beloit since being activated. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Makes impact in Sunday's win
Mon, May 11, 2026, 11:18 AM
Morel went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Getting the start at DH and batting sixth, Morel produced his first RBI and first steal as a member of the Marlins. The 26-year-old was signed this offseason to potentially fill a hole at first base, a position he'd never played before in the majors, but an oblique strain in late March delayed the implementation of that plan. In nine games since being activated from the IL, Morel has appeared four times at first base and four times at DH, batting .179 (5-for-28) with a 2:11 BB:K. |
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Stephen Jones Stephen Jones Outrighted to Triple-A
Mon, May 11, 2026, 8:33 AM
The Marlins outrighted Jones to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
Analysis: Jones was booted off the Marlins' 40-man roster last week before making an appearance for the big club. He has passed through waivers unclaimed and will now rejoin the bullpen at Jacksonville. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Should be ready to play Tuesday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:08 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said after Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals that Caissie (triceps) will likely be available following Monday's team off day, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Caissie was scratched from the starting nine ahead of Sunday's contest due to left triceps discomfort, but his removal from the lineup appears to have been mostly as a matter of precaution. Miami added Heriberto Hernandez to the starting nine in Caissie's stead, and he went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's victory. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Expected to be activated Wednesday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:06 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that he expects Fairbanks (hand) to return from the 15-day injured list Wednesday when first eligible, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After checking out fine after throwing a live batting practice session Saturday, Fairbanks has been cleared to join the Marlins for the start of their six-game road trip and should be ready to go for the second game of the club's series in Minnesota. Before hitting the shelf April 28 after experiencing nerve irritation in his right hand, Fairbanks had notched five saves in six chances but had posted a 10.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in nine innings over 10 appearances. Fairbanks' underlying numbers (3.48 xERA, 22.0 K-BB%) were more encouraging, however, and he should immediately step back in as Miami's preferred closing option, as none of the Marlins' other relievers have seized control of the ninth inning while he's been on the shelf. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Swipes two bags Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:43 PM
Marsee went 1-for-2 with a walk, one run scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Marsee came up big late, swiping two bags and scoring a run during the Marlins' three-run bottom of the eighth inning. The 24-year-old has struggled to get going this season, but he flashed his potential this weekend with a homer and two stolen bases over his past two contests. On the year, he's slashing .182/.307/.277 with two home runs, 13 RBI, 22 runs scored and 12 steals across 177 plate appearances. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Logs quality start in no-decision
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:31 PM
Alcantara did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Alcantara allowed runs in the fourth and fifth innings, throwing 58 of 89 pitches for strikes while generating 10 whiffs. It marked the sixth quality start of the season for the 30-year-old, who bounced back nicely from a seven-run outing Thursday. He's been mostly strong this year, holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer in seven of nine starts while posting a 3.90 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 39:20 K:BB across 57.2 innings. He lines up for a road matchup against the Rays next weekend. |
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Josh Ekness Josh Ekness Earns first career save Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:25 PM
Ekness retired the only batter he faced to earn a one-out save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The Marlins have been playing matchups in the ninth inning during Pete Fairbanks' (hand) absence, and Sunday was Ekness' turn. He entered to face righty Curtis Mead with two outs and a runner on first base and earned his first career save on just three pitches. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut May 3, and he's now held opponents scoreless in three of four appearances while posting a 2:1 K:BB across 3.1 innings with Miami. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Scratched with triceps injury
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:50 AM
The Marlins scratched Caissie from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals due to left triceps discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Heriberto Hernandez will enter the Marlins' starting nine as a replacement for Caissie, batting seventh while occupying left field. Though Miami has mostly shielded him from southpaws this season, the left-handed-hitting Caissie has struggled to a .198/.254/.317 slash line while striking out at a 41.2 percent clip over 114 plate appearances. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Idle Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:24 AM
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Norby will rest Sunday following a stretch of five consecutive starts in which he went 3-for-14 with one double, three walks, two stolen bases, four runs and one RBI. Though he's seen all but one of his 35 starts at either first base or designated hitter, Norby could end up receiving more run at third base after Miami demoted Graham Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Goes deep in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:25 PM
Marsee went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Marsee came up clutch Saturday, breaking a 4-4 tie with a three-run blast off Mitchell Parker in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was a much-needed swing from the 24-year-old, who last homered April 21 and entered the contest just 4-for-25 so far in the month of May. Overall, he's slashing a disappointing .178/.297/.274 with two home runs, 13 RBI and 21 runs scored across 173 plate appearances but has provided some value with 10 steals on the campaign. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Swipes two bags in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:21 PM
Norby went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Norby was a spark plug Saturday, notching his second two-steal effort of the campaign and scoring each time he reached base. For the season, the 25-year-old is slashing .233/.343/.379 with three homers, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and four steals across 137 plate appearances while primarily splitting time between first base and designated hitter. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Overcomes early struggles Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:06 PM
Junk did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Junk was tagged for three runs in the first inning but still managed to complete six frames while tying a season high with six strikeouts. The 30-year-old has now yielded three earned runs or more three times while limiting opponents to just five earned runs across his other five outings. He'll carry a 3.25 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB over 44.1 innings into a road matchup against the Rays next weekend. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Launches first homer in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:04 PM
Stowers went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Stowers finished a triple shy of the cycle, highlighted by a two-run blast that got the Marlins on the board in the fourth inning. It was the first homer of the year for the 28-year-old and his first three-hit effort since April 24. On the season, he's slashing .239/.320/.343 with five extra-base hits, three RBI and 10 runs scored across just 75 plate appearances. |
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John King John King Earns one-out save Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 PM
King retired the only batter he faced in the ninth inning to earn a one-out save in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: King entered to protect a one-run lead with a runner on first and two outs in the ninth inning and got CJ Abrams to fly out for his first career save. It was likely a lefty-on-lefty matchup play, but the 31-year-old owns a stellar 0.54 ERA, 0.54 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 16.2 innings this season. Pete Fairbanks (hand) is hopeful to return soon, but King has at least worked his way into the ninth-inning equation until that happens. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Slated for live BP on Sunday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:08 PM
Fairbanks (hand) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Sunday and will then travel with the Marlins for the team's road series in Minnesota, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks landed on the IL on April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand, but he tossed two bullpen sessions this week and is now lined up to throw to hitters. The veteran reliever is eligible to be activated May 13, and it sounds like he could be back in action that day. Fairbanks will likely reclaim the team's closer role upon his return. Calvin Faucher and Tyler Phillips have notched one save apiece during Fairbanks' absence. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel Idle Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:12 PM
Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Morel will get a breather Saturday after making three consecutive starts, a span in which he went 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts. Liam Hicks will work as the Marlins' designated hitter with Morel on the bench while Connor Norby starts at first and Leo Jimenez covers third. |
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