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Mixed results in debut
Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:26 PM
Snelling (0-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Snelling allowed three runs with two outs in the first inning but battled to keep the Marlins off the board from there. He generated 12 whiffs on 86 pitches and generally struggled with command, issuing four walks and yielding multiple baserunners in every frame except a clean fourth. It was still a solid outing overall for the 22-year-old, who entered Friday with a 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB across 29 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville. He lines up for a road matchup against the Twins next week. |
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Won't pitch in FCL this year
Fri, May 8, 2026, 12:23 PM
DeFrank (biceps) was placed on the minor-league 60-day injured list Thursday, and the 17-year-old won't pitch in the Florida Complex League this season as a result, Christina DeNicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Marlins haven't yet ruled out DeFrank making a return late in the year and pitching for Single-A Jupiter. The right-hander generated some buzz this spring with an arsenal that featured a 100-mph fastball, but given his age and potential, the organization will likely proceed very cautiously with any arm injury for the 6-foot-5 prospect, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he were shut down for all of 2026. |
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DFA'd by Miami
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:13 AM
The Marlins designated Jones for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Robby Snelling, who has been summoned for his major-league debut Friday. Jones was just called up Thursday and did not make an appearance. |
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Contract selected ahead of debut
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:11 AM
The Marlins selected Snelling's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Analysis: Snelling is set to make his major-league debut Friday with a start against the Nationals at home. The left-hander earned a promotion after collecting a dominant 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB in 29 innings covering six starts with Jacksonville. Snelling is taking the rotation spot vacated by Chris Paddack, who was designated for assignment. The 22-year-old rookie will have an opportunity to stick with the big club over the long haul if he performs. |
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Liam Hicks Liam Hicks Goes deep Thursday
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:03 AM
Hicks went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-3 victory against the Orioles on Thursday.
Analysis: Hicks accounted for the game's first two runs with a first-inning long ball. That was his fifth home run over his past 12 contests, a span in which he's also batting .314 (11-for-35) with 13 RBI. Hicks started at catcher Thursday, but his previous three starts came at either first base or DH. The Marlins seem committed to getting his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis given that he's been easily the team's most productive hitter. Hicks is slashing .319/.372/.584 with nine homers, 34 RBI (first in the majors), 20 runs, one stolen base and a 10:12 BB:K through 35 contests. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Getting rest Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:42 PM
Edwards isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Edwards' seven-game hit streak ended with an 0-for-4 performance in Wednesday's contest, and the Marlins will now get the second baseman some rest during Thursday's series finale. Leo Jimenez will get the nod at the keystone and bat eighth. |
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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Back with big club
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:21 AM
The Marlins recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Hernandez was just optioned a little over a week ago but is back with the big club after going 6-for-22 in a five-game layover in Jacksonville. The right-handed-hitting Hernandez should see some reps against left-handers. |
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Added to big-league bullpen
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:18 AM
The Marlins selected Jones' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Jones earned the promotion by holding a 3.24 ERA and 19:13 K:BB over 16.2 frames with Double-A Pensacola this season. The 28-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game. |
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Dax Fulton Dax Fulton Optioned after making debut
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:16 AM
The Marlins optioned Fulton to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Fulton made his major-league debut Wednesday versus the Orioles with a solid four innings of relief, allowing a couple runs. He will likely rejoin the rotation at Jacksonville. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Sent down to minors
Thu, May 7, 2026, 11:15 AM
The Marlins optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Analysis: Pauley has slashed a lowly .173/.225/.293 with a pathetic 17.5 percent hard-hit rate this season, which wasn't enough to keep a regular role despite solid defense. With Pauley in the minors, Connor Norby should see more reps at third base for the Marlins. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Completes bullpen session
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:32 AM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Fairbanks (hand) threw a "very encouraging" 13-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jeremy Tache of Marlins.tv reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks was able to get back on the mound for the first time since Miami placed him on the 15-day injured list April 28 due to nerve irritation in his right hand. Though Fairbanks had a similar occurrence of nerve irritation back in the 2024 season with the Rays and ended up missing about three weeks, the Marlins are hopeful that the veteran reliever will be ready to return from the shelf in close to the minimum 15 days. Fairbanks' ability to complete a side session is a promising step toward meeting that goal, and he's set to throw again Friday before Miami determines his next steps, per MLB.com. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Control issues surface again
Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:47 AM
Perez (2-4) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Orioles after allowing five runs on four hits and five walks across five innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Perez has been charged with the loss in each of his last three outings, failing to complete at least six frames each time and allowing at least four earned runs twice. The control issues plagued him in this loss to Baltimore, as he was coming off five straight appearances in which he had given up two or fewer walks. On a more positive note, however, this was his fourth consecutive outing with six or more strikeouts. Perez will carry a 5.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 45:21 K:BB across 41.1 innings this season into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled against the Twins on the road next week. |
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Confirmed for MLB debut Friday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:44 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced that Snelling will be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Friday's game against the Nationals in Miami, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Snelling will be stepping into the rotation spot that opened up this week after the Marlins designated Chris Paddack for assignment. After a dominant run at Jacksonville to close out the 2025 campaign, Snelling has continued to thrive in Triple-A to begin 2026, submitting a 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB in 29 innings over six starts. He'll get a favorable matchup for his MLB debut and should stick around in the Miami rotation on a long-term basis if he's able to hold his own in his first exposure to the big leagues. |
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Graham Pauley Graham Pauley Exiting starting lineup
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:10 PM
Pauley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Orioles.
Analysis: Pauley is 0-for-15 at the dish over his last six games to drop his season batting line to an ugly .173/.225/.293. He'll get a day to regroup while Connor Norby handles third base. |
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Otto Lopez Otto Lopez Rare day off Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:07 PM
Lopez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Orioles.
Analysis: It's the first day off since April 8 for Lopez, who is riding a modest eight-game hitting streak. Javier Sanoja will occupy shortstop and bat ninth for the Marlins. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Collects first big-league hits
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:37 AM
Mack went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: A third-inning single by the rookie catcher brought home Kyle Stowers, giving Mack his first hit and RBI in MLB, and he added another knock in the eighth. The 23-year-old top prospect will get a long look in the starting role from the Marlins, with Liam Hicks -- who got the start at first base Tuesday before taking over behind the plate for the top of the ninth after Mack was lifted for a pinch runner -- seeing more of his playing time at 1B and DH as a result. |
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Set for promotion Friday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Snelling appears on track to be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Friday against the Nationals after Braxton Garrett took his regular turn through the Jacksonville rotation Tuesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Snelling's next turn for Jacksonville is set to come Friday, so he was always the more likely candidate to get called up to take the spot of Chris Paddack, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. Snelling has had an outstanding start to the season at Triple-A, posting a 1.86 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB through 29 innings. |
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Braxton Garrett Braxton Garrett Takes regular turn at Triple-A
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:26 AM
Garrett made his regularly scheduled start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Keeping the southpaw on turn at Triple-A all but rules him out for a call-up Friday to join the Marlins' rotation in place of Chris Paddack. Garrett will likely get his chance to face big-league hitters later this summer, but for now it's Robby Snelling who's in line for the promotion this weekend. Garrett sports a 2.30 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB through 31.1 innings this season for Jacksonville. |
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Dax Fulton Dax Fulton Added to big-league bullpen
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:52 AM
The Marlins recalled Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Fulton has made five starts and two relief appearances with Jacksonville this season, collecting a 7.65 ERA and 24:11 K:BB over 20 frames. The southpaw will be used out of the bullpen and will be making his major-league debut if/when he gets into a game. |
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William Kempner William Kempner Sent back to minors
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:50 AM
The Marlins optioned Kempner to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kempner was summoned Tuesday from the minors and made his major-league debut in Miami's 9-7 loss to Baltimore with a perfect inning out of the bullpen. He'll make room on the roster for a fresh bullpen arm in Dax Fulton, who was called up from Jacksonville in a corresponding move. |
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