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Connor Norby Connor Norby Launches two more dingers
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 7:54 PM
Norby went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI Sunday against the Phillies.
Analysis: Norby began the scoring barrage for the Marlins with a two-run blast in the first inning. He then put the cap on a seven-run third inning with another two-run dinger. The rookie deadline acquisition now has three homers and seven RBI over the last two games and has hit safely in 17 of 18 games since joining the Marlins, batting .329 with six home runs, seven doubles, 13 RBI, 18 runs, and two steals across 73 at bats. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Earns win with seven strong innings
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 7:31 PM
Cabrera (4-6) earned the win Sunday, allowing three hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Phillies. He struck out six.
Analysis: Cabrera shut down a potent Phillies lineup, allowing only four baserunners through seven shutout innings. He was initially slated to start Friday's contest but a migraine pushed his start back to Sunday and Cabrera delivered a quality performance. It was the second time in the last month that Cabrera has completed seven scoreless innings and the eighth time in his last nine starts that he's tossed at least five innings while allowing three or fewer runs. Cabrera will look to continue his strong close to the season when he takes on the Nationals in Washington. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 10:23 AM
Stowers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Stowers started the previous seven games and will receive a break after going 2-for-27 with 12 strikeouts during that stretch. Javier Sanoja will start in center field for the series finale versus Philadelphia. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Stays hot in Saturday's win
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 9:38 AM
Norby went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: He got things started for the Marlins by launching a two-run shot off Aaron Nola in the first inning. Norby has been the most impressive of Miami's trade-deadline acquisitions, and in 17 games for his new club he's slashing .319/.365/.594 with seven doubles, four homers, two steals, nine RBI and 16 runs. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Swipes two bags in win
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 9:35 AM
Edwards went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: The breakout shortstop made an impact once again for the Marlins from the leadoff spot. The steals were the first for Edwards since he returned from the IL on Sept. 3, and in 52 big-league games this season he's gone 24-for-26 on the basepaths while slashing .328/.402/.405 with one homers, 18 RBI and 28 runs. |
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Darren McCaughan Darren McCaughan Can't hang on for first win
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 9:33 AM
McCaughan came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Analysis: The 28-year-old righty was mostly effective, but he left the mound after 73 pitches (52 strikes) one out short of qualifying for his first MLB win. McCaughan appears likely to plug a hole in Miami's injury-plagued rotation for the rest of September, but if he continues to be capped at around 75 pitches, wins will be hard to come by even if his performance continues to improve. Over 13.2 big-league innings since the beginning of August, he's posted a 3.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB. McCaughan is scheduled to make his next start on the road next week against the Nationals. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Cleared to start Sunday
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 7:53 AM
Cabrera (head) is slated to start Sunday's game against the Phillies in Miami.
Analysis: Cabrera had initially been in line to start Friday versus Philadelphia, but he was scratched approximately 70 minutes before the opening pitch after reporting migraine-like symptoms. The Marlins instead opted for an impromptu bullpen day while Cabrera was briefly hospitalized due to the issue but quickly released. After rejoining the Marlins on Saturday, Cabrera is apparently feeling much better and will now end up taking the hill for the series finale as a replacement for Max Meyer, who was placed on the injured list with shoulder bursitis. |
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Austin Kitchen Austin Kitchen DFA'd by Fish
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 2:46 PM
The Marlins designated Kitchen for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: While serving as the opener for Friday's game against the Phillies, Kitchen surrendered seven runs (six earned) over just two innings. He'll now be cast off the active and 40-man rosters, and a 3.35 ERA at Triple-A could attract attention from other organizations looking to boost their minor-league pitching depth. |
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Anthony Maldonado Anthony Maldonado Optioned to Jacksonville
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 2:38 PM
The Marlins optioned Maldonado to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Analysis: Maldonado appeared in three games for the Marlins after being recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll now be sent back to the minors after surrendering three runs in one inning during Friday's blowout loss to the Phillies. Despite his 6.75 ERA through 16 MLB innings, there's still a chance the 26-year-old righty returns as bullpen depth down the stretch. |
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Andrew Nardi Andrew Nardi Moves to 60-day IL
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 2:34 PM
The Marlins transferred Nardi (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Nardi initially landed on the injured list Aug. 24, so his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old southpaw will close the book on 2024 with a 5.07 ERA and 1.25 WHIP alongside a 70:18 K:BB across 49.2 innings. |
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Calvin Faucher Calvin Faucher Placed on injured list
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 2:30 PM
The Marlins placed Faucher on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder impingement, retroactive to Sept. 5.
Analysis: Faucher has been one of the most reliable members of Miami's bullpen this season, posting a 3.19 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 53.2 innings while picking up six saves and 11 holds. Now that he's set to miss roughly two weeks, it's unclear who Miami will turn to in high-leverage situations, though Anthony Bender and John McMillon figure to be the most likely candidates for ninth-inning work. |
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Max Meyer Max Meyer Officially placed on IL
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 2:24 PM
The Marlins placed Meyer on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder bursitis, retroactive to Sept. 4.
Analysis: Meyer was originally slated to make his next start Sunday against Philadelphia. However, his move to the IL will keep him sidelined for multiple turns through the rotation, meaning the 25-year-old righty likely only has one or two starts left in the season, even in a best-case scenario. The Marlins have yet to name a replacement for Meyer in their starting rotation. |
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Derek Hill Derek Hill Placed on injured list
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 2:12 PM
The Marlins placed Hill on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left shoulder impingement, retroactive to Sept. 5.
Analysis: Hill hasn't registered a plate appearance since Sunday, and he's now due to miss at least another eight days as he recovers from his shoulder injury. Javier Sanoja was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move and may have an opportunity to work as Miami's fourth outfielder while Hill is out. |
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Jonathan Bermudez Jonathan Bermudez Selected from Triple-A
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 1:57 PM
The Marlins selected Bermudez's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Analysis: Just four days after being sent outright to Jacksonville, Bermudez will now rejoin the active roster to give the Marlins an additional bullpen arm capable of handling multiple innings. The 28-year-old southpaw allowed two earned runs in 3.2 innings during his MLB debut Aug. 27 and will presumably be used in long relief again while with the Marlins. Austin Kitchen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Lake Bachar Lake Bachar Recalled from Triple-A
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 1:41 PM
The Marlins recalled Bachar from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Analysis: Bachar was sent to Triple-A after being claimed off waivers from San Diego on Tuesday, and he'll now join the big-league squad after just four days with his new organization. The 29-year-old righty owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 74.2 innings in the minors this season, and he'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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George Soriano George Soriano Up from Jacksonville
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 1:33 PM
The Marlins recalled Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Analysis: Soriano owns a 6.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 23 innings in the majors this season, but he'll be promoted nonetheless to give the Fish another fresh arm to use out of the bullpen. He'll most likely be used in low-leverage situations while with Miami. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Reinstated from IL
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 1:26 PM
The Marlins reinstated Bender (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Bender has been on the shelf since mid-August due to a right shoulder impingement, but he's been cleared to return to Miami's bullpen after allowing one run in three innings during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville. The 29-year-old holds a 4.00 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 45 innings in the majors, though a lack of depth in the Marlins' bullpen has allowed him to work in several high-leverage situations. |
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Austin Kitchen Austin Kitchen Chased early in loss
Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 7:18 AM
Kitchen (0-1) yielded seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over two innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Phillies.
Analysis: Kitchen was thrust into a spot start after Edward Cabrera (migraine) was scratched Friday. The Phillies jumped on Kitchen early, plating three runs in the first before scoring four more in the second. It was the rookie's first career MLB start and he saw his ERA jump from 9.00 to 14.14 through seven innings. Kitchen shouldn't be expected to stick around in the rotation. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Could be available Sunday
Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 10:40 PM
Cabrera (migraine) could be available to start Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cabrera was scratched from his start Friday due to migraines, and he spent a brief period of time in the hospital. He was discharged and cleared, leaving him the chance to pick up his throwing progression Saturday. Even if Cabrera isn't available Sunday, he should be available to start at some point in the coming days. |
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Edward Cabrera Edward Cabrera Scratched with migraine
Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 8:54 PM
Cabrera was unable to make his start Friday due to a migraine, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Cabrera was unable to make his start Friday, though the team didn't announce the cause at the time he was scratched. He'll presumably be ready for his next turn through the rotation. |
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