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1 MLB Team Hasn’t Spent A Single Penny So Far This Offseason
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/1-mlb-team-hasnt-spent-a-single-penny-so-far-this-offseason/
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The Miami Marlins missed the postseason after finishing with a record of 62-100 and coming in last place in the National League East.
Since winning the World Series in 2003, the Marlins have only made the postseason twice and have had three different seasons with at least 100 losses.
The Marlins have struggled immensely in recent years, and they are not helping themselves out any this offseason.
So far this offseason, the only acquisitions include infielder Eric Wagaman and first baseman Matt Mervis while the team lost two notable names in Jesus Luzardo and Jake Burger.
According to Danny Vietti on ‘X,’ the Marlins are the only team in the MLB that has not spent a single penny this offseason.
The free agent class in Major League Baseball this offseason is loaded with talent and opportunities for the Marlins to add some key players to their roster.
Although many options exist, the Marlins have not spent a single penny thus far and have lost a couple of their better players in the process.
With only two playoff appearances since 2003, the Marlins need to make some moves if they want to get the organization back to a competitive level.
It is unclear why the Marlins haven’t spent any money this offseason, and while there is still time for them to do so, there doesn’t appear to be anything promising in the works.
The Marlins have never won a division title since their inaugural season in 1993, and unless something drastically changes, they likely won’t change that in 2025.
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Everyone’s Saying The Same Thing About Marlins After Sunday’s Trade
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/everyones-saying-the-same-thing-about-marlins-after-sundays-trade/
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The Miami Marlins missed the postseason in 2024 after finishing in last place in the National League East with a record of 62-100.
Since winning the World Series in 2003, the Marlins have only made the postseason two times which included being swept in the National League Division Series and being swept in the wild-card round.
The Marlins have never won a division title since their inaugural season in 1993, and it does not appear like 2025 will change that.
Sunday included a trade involving the Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies where the Marlins sent starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo to the Phillies for prospects in return.
Fans appear to have similar opinions on social media regarding the Marlins trade on Sunday.
Fans are not thrilled with the Marlins organization after trading one of their best pitchers away for prospects.
One fan mentions that the Marlins seem to be in rebuild after rebuild and can’t seem to obtain a competitive roster.
Luzardo battled injuries in 2024 and only started 12 games for the club where he had a record of 3-6 with a 5.00 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 66.2 innings pitched.
While Luzardo didn’t impress in 2024, his 2023 season when he was fully healthy was a different story.
In 2023, Luzardo started 32 games and held a record of 10-10 with a 3.58 ERA and 208 strikeouts in 178.2 innings pitched.
Although the Marlins received some potentially good future players in return for Luzardo, fans are growing impatient with the team who is still yet to win a division title in franchise history.
The Marlins will try to turn things around in 2025 and it will be interesting to see if any more moves are made by the club this offseason.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/everyones-saying-the-same-thing-about-marlins-after-sundays-trade/
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New Marlins Manager Reveals What He Learned With Dodgers
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/new-marlins-manager-reveals-what-he-learned-with-dodgers/
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The Miami Marlins missed the postseason in 2024 with a record of 62-100 after making the playoffs in 2023 with a record of 84-78.
In 21 seasons since winning the World Series in 2003, the Marlins have made the postseason twice, with their furthest run ending in the National League Division Series.
The Marlins will have a new manager in 2025 after they announced the hiring of Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough.
McCullough revealed what he learned from being in the Dodgers organization and what he wants to bring with him to the Marlins.
McCullough had the opportunity to coach in an organization that knows how to win, as the Dodgers have eight World Series titles after winning it in 2024.
The Marlins hope that McCullough can turn things around after they suffered their first 100-loss season since 2013.
One thing that stands out about his comments is that the Dodgers continue to develop players even when they reach the major leagues.
Most MLB players want to continue to get better even after they make it to the highest level, and McCullough plans to bring that energy with him to the Marlins in 2025.
The Marlins played their first year as an organization in 1993, and even though they have two World Series titles, they have never won the NL East, and McCullough will look to change that.
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Marlins President Reveals His Thoughts On New Manager
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-president-reveals-his-thoughts-on-new-manager/
(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) The Miami Marlins missed the postseason in 2024 after finishing with a record of 62 wins and 100 losses. Since winning the World Series in 2003, the Marlins have only made the postseason twice in the last 21 seasons. The Marlins lost triple-digit games for the third time in the last 12 seasons and this has resulted in them making a change at Manager before the 2025 season. Clayton McCullough was announced as the new Manager of the Marlins, and Marlins P ...
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-president-reveals-his-thoughts-on-new-manager/
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Marlins Get A Haul Of Top Padres Prospects In Tanner Scott Trade
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-get-a-haul-of-top-padres-prospects-in-tanner-scott-trade/
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The 2024 MLB trade deadline is full of buyers and has precious few sellers.
It is, as specialists call it, a “sellers’ market”.
The Miami Marlins have taken full advantage of the situation and have turned a few rentals and solid players into multiple top prospects.
Their most recent deal saw them ship top left-hander reliever Tanner Scott to the San Diego Padres in exchange for a haul of prospects.
Right-hander Bryan Hoeing will be going to San Diego alongside Scott.
MLB insider Jeff Passan has all the details.
“Full trade, per ESPN sources San Diego Padres get: LHP Tanner Scott and RHP Bryan Hoeing. Miami Marlins get: LHP Robby Snelling, RHP Adam Mazur, IF Graham Pauley, IF Jay Beshears. Padres going for it. Marlins are loading up on prospects. A bonanza of a trade deadline deal,” he tweeted.
In case you were wondering about the quality of the prospects, none is a can’t-miss guy but all are extremely promising.
In fact, three of the four were among the Padres’ top five prospects: Snelling (second), Mazur (fourth) and Pauley (fifth). Beshears was ranked 24th in their system.
It’s quite a return for a very solid reliever who has only a couple of months of team control.
Scott is very good, though, with a 1.18 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 45.2 innings this season.
He also has 18 saves and will slot right into late-inning duties in San Diego.
The contending Padres are going for it, while the last-place Marlins are building their team of tomorrow, and it looks fantastic.
Besides the four excellent prospects they got from the Padres, they also flipped Trevor Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for two potential future starters: outfielder Kyle Stowers and infielder Connor Norby.
As far as rebuilds go, Marlins general manager Peter Bendix is doing a wonderful job.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-get-a-haul-of-top-padres-prospects-in-tanner-scott-trade/
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Marlins Make Surprising Roster Cut Ahead Of All-Star Break
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-make-surprising-roster-cut-ahead-of-all-star-break/
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The Miami Marlins are having a brutal season and are undoubtedly going to be sellers before the upcoming trade deadline, as the team is 30-54 and has the fourth-worst record in all of baseball.
With still plenty of time to go before the deadline, the Marlins have made a surprising roster cut that represents a severe fall from grace for one former All-Star.
It was announced today that the Marlins have designated veteran middle infielder Tim Anderson for assignment and will likely be releasing him.
Anderson has been one of the worst players in baseball this season to the tune of a .463 OPS, which is unfathomably unproductive.
He will end his stint with the Marlins this year with a .214 average and no home runs with just nine RBIs in 234 at-bats.
Anderson signed a 1-year, $5 million deal with the Marlins prior to this season after a disastrous 2023 with the Chicago White Sox when he hit just one home run with 25 RBIs in 123 games.
Anderson made two All-Star teams and won a batting title with the White Sox and hit well over .300 from 2019 through 2022, but his fall-off has been drastic as he has gone from one of the league’s best young shortstops to a guy who is on the verge of being out of the league altogether in just two years.
This is the sixth year in a row his batting average has declined, and with how he has performed, it’s uncertain if another team will give him a legitimate shot to prove he can still hit anytime soon.
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Marlins Take On Serious Cost After Cutting Veteran Player
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-take-on-serious-cost-after-cutting-veteran-player/
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The Miami Marlins are off to an awful start and have scored the 29th-most runs in the league en route to a 21-39 record, and after 60 games it is time for the team to start shaking things up.
The team made a decision today to part with one struggling injured veteran outfielder to continue giving all the playing time to Jazz Chisholm Jr., Bryan De La Cruz, and Jesus Sanchez.
Team insider Craig Mish shared on Twitter that the Marlins are DFA’ing Avisail Garcia and will eat his remaining salary for 2024 including another $12 million in 2025 as well as his $5 million buyout in 2026.
Garcia is in the third year of a 4-year, $53 million deal that he signed after his strong 2021 with the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Marlins are now still on the hook for about another $25 million owed to him.
This is a lot of money to eat for a team that hates spending money, but there was no justification to continue trotting Garcia out there when the three current outfielders are the most promising players in the lineup.
Garcia has been a disappointment for the entirety of his Marlins tenure after posting a .582 and .566 OPS over his first two years with the club, and there was certainly not going to be a trade market for him with that kind of money remaining on his deal and being three years removed from his last season with an OPS over .600.
Garcia had just a .635 OPS over 50 at-bats so far this season before going down with a hamstring injury at the end of April.
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Marlins Get Terrible Injury News Amid Nightmare Start
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-get-terrible-injury-news-amid-nightmare-start/
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The 2024 Miami Marlins appear destined to suffer.
It’s still too early, but they just can’t catch a break.
They are, as of Thursday, 0-7 and dead last in the NL East, even behind the Washington Nationals.
They are currently without many top pitchers, such as Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera, and Eury Perez; and their offense is slashing a putrid .197/.274/.285 with a .559 OPS.
To make matters worse, they just received some awful injury news on Perez, arguably the most talented pitcher in the organization.
“Right-hander Eury Perez, one of the best pitching prospects in recent years, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2024 season, per the Marlins. In a year of awful pitching injuries, this is among the worst: a 20-year-old handled with immense care still gets hurt,” MLB insider Jeff Passan tweeted.
The Marlins treated him with kid gloves over the years, knowing he was extremely valuable for the future of the franchise.
Unfortunately, they couldn’t avoid the worst.
During spring training, Perez was diagnosed with right elbow inflammation.
He started to slowly work his way back, playing catch and preparing for an eventual return.
Those plans are now out the window, and the Marlins will be without their top pitcher until late 2025 at the very least, and probably 2026.
Perez was incredibly impressive last year, posting a 3.15 ERA in 91.1 innings, with 108 strikeouts.
He was actually one of the reasons behind Miami’s postseason berth.
Now, however, a long process begins for him, not only physically but also mentally.
It’s truly a shame, as Perez was electrifying to watch.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/marlins-get-terrible-injury-news-amid-nightmare-start/
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The Marlins Have Matched An Unfortunate MLB Mark
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/the-marlins-have-matched-an-unfortunate-mlb-mark/
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The Miami Marlins, against all odds, made the postseason last year ahead of more talented teams such as the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets, the Chicago Cubs, and the Cincinnati Reds.
It’s safe to say most players performed to the top of their abilities.
This year?
Well, things are not looking as good.
After dropping Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, 10-2, they suffered their seventh straight defeat.
The worst part of all is that they still don’t know what it’s like to win an official game in 2024.
Their awful start is putting them in dangerous territory.
“Marlins are the first team to start 0-7 since the 2016 Twins began 0-9,” Talkin’ Baseball tweeted.
In case you were wondering, those 2016 Twins finished with a lousy 59-103 record, dead last in the AL Central.
The Marlins lost many key players in the offseason and could have a hard time competing this year in a stronger National League.
However, they are certainly not as bad as their record shows.
Some of the problems they carried over from last season are still interfering with their growth as a team.
For starters, there is a baffling lack of power, evidenced by their four homers in seven games.
It’s hard to win that way.
Additionally, they have suffered a myriad of injuries on the pitching side.
Eury Perez, Edward Cabrera, Braxton Garrett, Sandy Alcantara and other top arms are currently out.
When Miami is healthier, they should be more competitive.
Still, losing seven in a row is embarrassing and demoralizing for any franchise.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/the-marlins-have-matched-an-unfortunate-mlb-mark/
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Miami Marlins Announce ‘All-You-Can-Eat Seats’
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/miami-marlins-announce-all-you-can-eat-seats/
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To say that Miami Marlins fans have been through everything could be a bit of an understatement.
It’s crazy to think that one of the ultimate sports and entertainment cities in the U.S. has seen an empty ballpark more often than not.
That’s why the front office has gone the extra mile to make sure that doesn’t happen this season.
According to a report by Front Office Sports, the Marlins are now selling ‘all-you-can-eat seats’ starting at just $52.
Apparently, fans in attendance can get up to four items per trip through the seventh inning, and the list of options includes water, cookies, peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, chili dogs, chili nachos, cheeseburgers, nachos with cheese, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Needless to say, this is a great way to address their attendance issues.
Miami sports has seen some of the best teams in history, from LeBron James and the Miami Heat to the undefeated Miami Dolphins, all the way to those legendary Miami Hurricanes.
The Marlins, on the other hand, have struggled to get back to relevance since winning the World Series in 2003.
They’ve had several issues in terms of roster-building and the long-term outlook of their project, and that has driven fans away from the stadium over the past five years or so.
Even so, baseball continues to be as popular as it’s always been, and the Marlins want to make sure that the experience is enjoyable and appealing again for those who opt to watch the game from the ballpark instead of at home.
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MIA 10, COL 2: Rocky Mountain High
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/24/23736119/mia-10-col-2-rocky-mountain-high
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Strong Sandy, Soler, and surprise Davis all star in route of Rockies.
The last time Sandy Alcantara stood on the pitcher’s mound at Coors Field on August 6, 2021, then-manager Don Mattingly took the ball from his ace in what, to this day, remains a career-worst outing.
Lasting just 3.2 innings, the future unanimous NL Cy Young coughed up 10 runs on 10 hits, surrendering 3 home runs. By Game Score - of which Sandy totaled a score of 0 - it was and still sits as the worst single-game low in his seven-season career.
After he got third baseman Ryan McMahon to fly out to end the 6th, Alcantara could walk off the mound knowing he redeemed himself in the stadium that pitchers have night sweats ahead of their starts there.
The Marlins ace allowed just 2 runs over 6 strong innings, scattering 4 hits and 3 walks in Miami’s 10-2 win over the Rockies to get the club back to .500 at 25-25. The victory made for Alcantara’s first since April 4th, snapping a streak of 7 consecutive winless outings in a game where the Fish eclipsed double-digit runs for the first time all season.
“The two-seamer was really good, and obviously the changeup was effective...I thought he really settled in after the 2nd inning,” said Skip Schumaker.
But while Alcantara’s resilient outing makes for an important storyline to follow as the season truggs along, it served as a mere footnote to what was a first day at the office to remember for Jonathan Davis.
For Davis, a career .185 hitter in 350 plate appearances over parts of 5 seasons, his first start since being acquired from Detroit on Monday saw him collect 3 hits, punctuated by a solo home run in the top of the 6th.
“It was surreal,” said Davis reflecting on his home run postgame.
“You do all of this work, you work so hard, and for all of it to pay off, it means a lot for me, my family, my friends.”
The all-around feel-good night for the Fish did not start out as such, though, as Alcantara kicked off his evening by surrendering a leadoff triple to Charlie Blackmon and an ensuing RBI double from Jurickson Profar to give Colorado a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st.
It wouldn’t be until the 4th inning that Miami began to pull away. Yuli Gurriel would deliver his first of two hits when he singled in Luis Arraez to tie the score at 1.
Gurriel would pull off a double steal with Bryan De La Cruz to help plate Miami’s second run of the inning in what made for a funky rundown sequence.
The aforementioned Arraez would plate two in what would be a three-run 5th for the Marlins, raising his season average to .371. The reigning AL Batting champion did have to leave the game in the 7th with was deemed a precautionary move due to a left leg cramp.
One inning following Davis’s home run, Jorge Soler would extend his team-leading home run total to 14 when he clubbed a 437-foot long ball in the top of the 7th. Soler, who has served as the club’s primary DH while playing only sparingly in the outfield, has homered in each of his last four starts in the field.
Of Note
- At 38 years and 349 days, Yuli Gurriel became the oldest Marlin since Curtis Granderson on 06/26/19 to triple in a game.
- Davis also became the first player to collect at least 3 hits in his first start in a Marlins uniform since JB Shuck in 2018.
- Jacob Stallings added two doubles to Miami’s winning effort, making for the fourth time in his career that he collected at least 2 extra-base hits.
Looking Ahead
The Marlins will look to Braxton Garrett (1-2, 4.60) to close out the 4-game set in the Mile High City on a high note. Garrett is coming off his strongest outing of the season, throwing 6.1 innings of 1 hit ball against the Giants on May 20th. Colorado will counter with a southpaw of their own, Kyle Freeland (4-5, 3.88 ERA), as he looks to get his record back to .500. First pitch from Coors Field is slated for 3:10 EST.
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Miami Marlins (10) @ Colorado Rockies (2), Win Probability Graph, 24 May 2023
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Fish Stripes Top 30: 2023 Pre-Draft Edition
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/23589048/2023-marlins-top-prospects-rankings-update-pre-draft
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An updated look at the top Miami Marlins prospects.
For a low-budget franchise like the Miami Marlins, scouting and player development will always be crucial. To ultimately compete at the major league level, the Fish must first identify players with promising talent and makeup, then bring out the best in them. Some will matriculate to Miami’s roster, while others will be flipped elsewhere for more complementary pieces, and the reality is, some won’t succeed as pros, derailed by injuries, exploitable weaknesses and/or personal issues. That’s why continually assessing young players is a key part of the process—how do we value them right now and where is that value going to be at the trade deadline, next offseason or multiple years down the road?
Frankly, the Marlins have not done a great job at this and there have been consequences, such as the firings of executives Gary Denbo and Geoff DeGroot during the past year. By any objective measure, the quality of this farm system was average or worse entering 2023. That’s even with a huge boost from their consensus No. 1 prospect, Eury Pérez, who is on track to graduate from eligibility in the coming months. There are plenty of other guys progressing nicely so far this season, however.
At Fish Stripes, we are highlighting the best prospects in Miami’s pipeline, ranked by their projected MLB production.
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Expect our next Top 30 update to be published in August following the MLB Draft and MLB trade deadline.
1) Eury Pérez
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Current level: MLB
In parts of two seasons with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (AA), Eury Pérez put up a 3.57 ERA and 3.58 FIP in 106.0 IP, rarely facing a batter younger than himself. Particularly over his final four starts in the Southern League, it became obvious that he was ready for a new challenge. Rather than bump the homegrown right-hander up to Triple-A, the Marlins made the aggressive decision to plug him into their MLB rotation.
With a fastball that sits 96-97 mph (topping out at 100), Eury also uses a changeup, curveball, and slider. His nasty changeup bears some resemblance to Sandy Alcantara’s—this should come as no coincidence since they were all working together throughout this past offseason and during Spring Training. Both breaking balls are already average or better pitches, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball.
Extra-tall pitchers historically have trouble locating their stuff. That’s what makes the 6’8” Eury special. His walk rate has been lower than the league average at every level, thanks to a smooth, repeatable delivery.
Eury made his first major league start on May 12, where he went 4 2⁄3 innings, struck out seven, walked two, and gave up two runs (both on solo home runs). The next time he took the mound, he was even better (5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR). Most recently against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday,
Considering his limited professional experience, it goes without saying that Eury is an unfinished product. However, he has the ceiling of a true major league ace.
Next steps for Pérez: prove he can go beyond six innings/90 pitches; more consistent changeup
2) Dax Fulton
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Current level: AA (IL)
In 2022, Dax Fulton was second only to Eury among Marlins MiLB starters with a strikeout rate of nearly 30%. By also limiting free passes and homers, he had an excellent 3.08 FIP with the Beloit Sky Carp (A+) and kept it going with a 3.11 FIP following his promotion to AA. Fulton saved his best for last—with the Blue Wahoos on the brink of elimination in the Southern League playoffs, he struck out 13 in a must-win game.
Dax’s signature pitch continues to be his curveball. Last year, he also began using a harder, more slider-like version of it when ahead in the count. The fastball currently sits around 92-95 mph. He occasionally mixes in a high-80s changeup, but doesn’t command it precisely.
Entering his age-21 season, Fulton did not impress during the brief game action he received as a non-roster invitee at big league camp this spring. Upon returning to Pensacola, he had trouble putting batters away throughout the month of April. Just when it seemed as though he was getting back on track, he was placed on the injured list on May 18. Assuming the injury isn’t serious, Fulton could emerge as a rotation candidate for the Marlins at some point in 2024.
Next steps for Fulton: get healthy; larger velo separation between fastball and changeup
3) Yiddi Cappe
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Current level: A+
The tall, lean Cuban infielder signed with the Marlins for a $3.5 million bonus. Cappe took home Minor League Player of the Year honors last season at only 19 years old (to be fair, there weren’t many other great position player candidates in the organization). He slashed .290/.328/.438 in 67 total games with the Jupiter Hammerheads (A) and FCL Marlins (Rk) while playing most of his defensive innings at shortstop.
Even though there is a lot of room for Cappe to continue adding muscle, he’s been making loud contact as it is. His ability to make so much contact in the first place is impressive for a player with such long limbs and limited MiLB reps.
In Beloit, Cappe is spending almost all of his time at second base. He got off to an amazing start at the plate, but slumped badly in the month of May.
Next steps for Cappe: stop chasing high fastballs outside the zone
4) Jake Eder
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Current level: AA (IL)
Next steps for Eder: get healthy
5) Max Meyer
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Current level: MLB (IL)
Next steps for Meyer:
6) Jacob Berry
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Current level: A+
The Miami Marlins 2022 first-round selection has had his highs and lows throughout his short Marlins organizational tenure. For Berry, the issue has never been the bat as much as the questionable defense, but this season, both the offense and the defense have been the issue. Berry has made four errors through 153 innings playing third base and is slashing .160/.181/.296/.477 with one home run and 10 RBIs. The LSU product is striking out at a 28.9% rate and walking at a 2.4% rate. The hope for Berry would be to have him move to either first base or left field to see if he can simply just focus on the offensive end which is a big reason why he was drafted.
At this moment in time, it is hard to decide what the future for Berry will look like, but if he can just get it going with the bat and have consistency, then the organization as a whole can figure out where to put him on defense.
Next steps for Berry: switch to easier defensive position (corner OF or 1B)
7) Kahlil Watson
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Current level: A+
After a 2022 season that was filled with ups and downs, 2021 first-round pick, Kahlil Watson, was able to go through a whole off-season of preparation for the 2023 season where despite an ankle injury early on that sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he has looked really good slashing .298/.417/.468/.885 with one home run and four RBIs.
A very encouraging improvement that we have seen from Watson is the low strikeout rate he has been able to produce thus far. Going from a 35.5% K rate with High-A Beloit in 2022 to now being at a 20.0% K rate and 18.3% walk rate this season, shows the improvement at the plate to be less aggressive, which has led to positive results as he is currently at a 152 wRC+.
If Watson can find some of the power that we know he has and drive in some runs at the rate that he is currently hitting, then Miami could possibly have themselves a blue chip prospect that will be on many top 100 prospects lists.
Defensively, Watson has been the Sky Carps shortstop, and it seems like he will continue to play shortstop throughout his development in the minor leagues. Watson has only made two errors thus far, but that is something that comes with the position. As for his arm strength, MLB Pipeline has Watson with a 60-grade arm, which for the position is good.
Next steps for Watson:
8) Nasim Nuñez
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Current level: AA
After being a below-average offensive prospect for the last couple of seasons, Nuñez was arguably one of the most improved prospects in the 2022 season. Slashing .247/.390/.323/.714 with an 18.8% walk rate, 27.2% strikeout rate, and a 112 wRC+, Nuñez earned the promotion to AA where he began making a lot more bat-to-ball contact and slashed .261/.371/.303/.673 with a 14.1% walk rate and 90 wRC+.
In 2023, Nuñez has gotten off to a hot start and has made multiple improvements offensively. Nuñez continues to be an on-base machine as he has a .413 OBP and is walking at an 18.1% walk rate which is the second-highest of his career.
A big issue for Nuñez throughout his minor league career has been the lack of power that he has. Thus far in 2023, Nasim has the highest slugging percentage of his career at .383 and his three home runs have all been to the opposite field.
Defensively, Nuñez has no business moving positions as he is the best defensive shortstop in the organization. His quickness and athleticism to make plays are a big reason for his success thus far.
Nasim Nuñez will definitely be someone who will be rated higher on this list once there is a possible update to be made as he is outperforming guys above him such as Ian Lewis and Jacob Berry, but it is too early to tell if this offensive improvement will be something that is consistent and something that can translate to not only the next level of minor league baseball but the major leagues.
Next steps for Nuñez:
9) Jacob Amaya
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Current level: AAA
Acquired by Miami this off-season in exchange for starting shortstop Miguel Rojas, Amaya is a glove-first shortstop prospect who broke out with the bat in 2022. In 133 games across AA and AAA, Amaya slashed .261/.369/.427 along with 17 homers and 20 doubles. It was easily his highest slugging season in affiliated ball. To begin 2023, Miami sent him to AAA Jacksonville where after a slow start, he has raised his OPS to .730 and has slugged close to .400. I expect him to make his Major League debut some time this season.
Next steps for Amaya:
10) Ian Lewis
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Current level: A
Next steps for Lewis:
11) Peyton Burdick
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Current level: MLB
Next steps for Burdick: shorten his swing
12) Xavier Edwards
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Current level: MLB
Next steps for Edwards: getting more reps in CF
13) Victor Mesa Jr.
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Current level: AA
After a solid showing with the Beloit Sky Carp in 2022 where he slashed .243/.323/.346/.779 with 50 RBIs. What helped Mesa Jr. in 2022 was the defense that he played well in CF. Despite an 89 wRC+ in 2022, Mesa Jr. showed that there is improvement still to be made and that there is a lot that he is doing well in terms of his approach at the plate.
In 2023, VMJ has been a lot more aggressive and it is paying off. Slashing .298/.351/.488/.839 with three home runs and 14 RBIs. Mesa Jr. is sporting a 131 wRC+. Mesa Jr. has also looked good in the outfield, but it is hard to say if he will be playing center field at the major league level with guys like Jazz who has already made the adjustment, and Jake Mangum who is currently in AAA putting up some very nice numbers.
If Mesa Jr. were to be given the promotion to AAA, then it wouldn’t be shocking if we see him in one of the corner outfield spots which wouldn’t be a bad move for him since he can play all three spots efficiently.
Next steps for Mesa:
14) Jacob Miller
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Current level: A
Next steps for Miller:
15) Karson Milbrandt
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Current level: A
Next steps for Milbrandt:
16) Joe Mack
Current level: A+
Next steps for Mack:
17) Jordan Groshans
Current level: AAA
Next steps for Groshans:
18) Jerar Encarnación
Current level: AAA
After mashing in AA and AAA, Jerar Encarnacion forced his way up to the big leagues and had some success in certain games, but overall, his cup of coffee was a disapointing one as he slashed .182/.210/.338/.548 with three home runs and 14 RBIs.
In Spring Training, Jerar began playing a lot more first base since that is not only a position he played often, but also is a need in the organization as Garrett Coop (currently on the 10-day IL) and Yuli Gurriel (38 years old) are the only first baseman on the active 26-man roster. Jerar would be the next first baseman up to back up Yuli.
Thus far in 2023, Jerar is slashing .271/.382/.457/.839 with five home runs and 25 RBIs. Jerar is also sporting a 116 wRC+ which is the highest it has been since he was in AA last season.
The big issue for Jerar that may be keeping him down in AAA is the 39.3% strikeout rate. Jerar likes to be an aggressive hitter and find the big swing, but that is what may be holding him back at this current moment.
Jerar is still a top-30 prospect because of what he can be if he cut down on the strikeout rate and just looked to make more contact than power. Jerar also had a respectable spring training where he slashed .240/.375/.320/.695 and he walked six times against 13 strikeouts.
19) José Gerardo
Current status: awaiting assignment
Next steps for Gerardo:
20) Marco Vargas
Current status: awaiting assignment
Next steps for Vargas: stateside production
21) Antony Peguero
Current status: awaiting assignment
Next steps for Peguero: stateside production
22) Paul McIntosh
Current level: AA (IL)
With McIntosh, the bat has never been the issue as he slashed .258/.379/.465/.844 with 13 home runs, 51 RBIs, and a 125 wRC+. The issue for PMAC is the defense as a catcher. He struggled a lot last season as he committed 15 errors at the position. He caught 17 stealing and allowed five passed balls in the 2022 season. In Spring Training, McIntosh did work a lot on his defense and it showed throughout the Spring Training games and in the backfields when he caught lives.
In 2023, McIntosh and many of the guys who were on the 2022 championship squad were kept in Pensacola despite the season they had. Wahoos coach Kevin Randel told the media on Wahoos media day that McIntosh would be playing left field once a week, and that has been the case thus far. In the two games he has played there, he has four putouts and even had a double play.
Offensively, McIntosh has gotten even better. In the 13 games he has played, he is slashing .286/.368/.551/.919 with four home runs, 15 RBIs, and a 148 wRC+. Pmac currently finds himself injured and on the IL, so once he returns, the key for him will be how he can continue to improve defensively and if he can man left field to a certain level.
There is a lot of room to grow for McIntosh but with the uncertainty of where he will play, it is hard to rank him higher on the list as well as just the overall better talent that is in front of him.
Next steps for McIntosh: get healthy;
23) Ronald Hernández
Current status: awaiting assignment
24) Troy Johnston
Current level: AA
Despite Johnston being named a AA All-Star, he was sent back to AA due to the way that the organization handled the AAA assignments. In 2022, there was a point where Troy was arguably the hottest hitter in minor-league baseball and it wasn’t even close. Towards the end of the season, Johnston was promoted to AAA Jacksonville where he struggled and couldn’t get anything going.
In 2023, Johnston told the media prior to the season that he wanted to be someone who stole more bases, was more aggressive on the base paths, and just repeat as an All-Star. In the off-season, Johnston shedded 10 pounds of weight but assured that he hasn’t lost any of his power and is in fact feeling a lot better about entering the season.
Through 124 plate appearances, Troy is slashing .233/.355/.544/.899 with six home runs, 22 RBIs, eight doubles, three triples, and two stolen bases. You definitely can notice that Johnston, who only had one triple in 2022 is improving on his base running.
The one thing that may be holding Johnston back is just the difficulty that we see from one level to another. This is something that we see in all minor leaguers, but for Johnston, it was evident when he was promoted to AAA and then eventually when he was a part of big league camp where he struggled. If he can maybe spend some time in AAA, which is hopefully soon, then we can see Troy work through his struggles and make an impact soon.
Luckily, with Garrett Cooper on the 10-day IL and on a one-year deal, the only first baseman that is on the Marlins active roster is Yuli Gurriel who is 38 and also on a one-year deal. The chances to see Johnston play at LoanDepot Park are fairly high as he would be the next in line when it comes to a natural first baseman in the organization.
Next steps for Johnston:
25) Cody Morissette
Current level: AA
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Next steps for Morissette:
26) Evan Fitterer
Current level: AA
Next steps for Fitterer:
27) Yoffry Solano
Current status: awaiting assignment
Next steps for Solano: stateside production
28) Janero Miller
Current status: awaiting assignment
Next steps for Miller:
29) George Soriano
Current level: AAA
Soriano has already made his major league debut, but is good enough to crack the top 30 list. Despite a debut where he was mostly successful, he did have a lot of luck involved in his short stint with the team as guys would hit him hard, but would stay in the ballpark thanks to the LoanDepot dimensions.
Soriano is a three-pitch guy that has a slider that really stands out. Soriano’s slider is a true wipeout pitch that can put away hitters, but in his short stint, when luck was mentioned there are stats to back it up. With a 36.0% groundball rate, 40.0% Hard Hit rate, and 36.0% fly ball percentage.
Although Soriano’s days as a starter are long gone, Soriano being able to pitch in the back end of a bullpen like he has done with AAA and towards the end of his stint in AA is definitely something that he can do, but there is no reason that Soriano should be in the minors.
Next steps for Soriano:
30) Patrick Monteverde
Current level: AA
Monteverde turned 24 years old within a few months of his pro debut. He’s been performing at a very high level, but there’s only so much you can learn about a prospect when they’re frequently facing younger competition. He has the lowest fastball velocity among any of our ranked pitchers. His ability to locate his heaters at the top of the zone and throw his secondaries for strikes has allowed him to thrive in spite of that.
Next steps for Monteverde: generate more ground balls
Honorable Mentions
- RHP Nic Enright (MLB, IL)
- OF Jake Mangum (AAA)
- OF Brian Miller (AAA)
- UTIL Dane Myers (AA)
- RHP Sixto Sánchez (AAA, IL)
- LHP Josh Simpson (AAA, IL)
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/23589048/2023-marlins-top-prospects-rankings-update-pre-draft
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Offishial news, 5/23/23: Another DLC hot streak; Jonathan Davis trade
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/23/23732595/marlins-news-bryan-de-la-cruz-jonathan-davis-trade
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Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes an upcoming line of Sandy Alcantara apparel that’ll raise funds for a good cause.
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- The Marlins made a peculiar trade, acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Tigers for outfield prospect Brady Allen, their fifth-round pick from the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis hasn’t shown much pop in his previous MLB opportunities (.185/.291/.245, 54 wRC+ in 350 PA), but he can run and his center field defense for the Brewers last season was very highly regarded by outs above average (5 OAA in 228 1⁄3 innings). He’ll go to Triple-A Jacksonville. Although Allen found a nice groove at the plate for High-A Beloit over the last month, he wasn’t seriously considered for our upcoming Fish Stripes Top 30 prospects list.
- Bryan De La Cruz went 4-for-4 with two runs scored against the Rockies, boosting his season batting average above .300.
- On the injury front, we’re getting a clearer idea of Trevor Rogers’ timeline to return to the Marlins pitching staff. He will face live hitters in an extended spring training game on Thursday. If all goes according to plan, he’ll continuing stretching out as a starter from there via a minor league rehab assignment. Barring setbacks, Rogers is less than a month away. Meanwhile, Tommy Nance has been slowed down by shoulder soreness. He would’ve been eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day IL this weekend, but that’s no longer in the cards.
- Hours after I called for the Marlins to sharply reduce his playing time, Jacob Stallings drove in two of the team’s three runs (he had only 3 RBI all season entering the game).
- Elsewhere around the majors, the Dodgers overcame an early 4-0 deficit to beat the Braves and become the first National League team to reach 30 wins. The Royals designated Hunter Dozier for assignment even with more than $15 million remaining on his contract.
- Thanks again to Duke Johnson for joining us on Fish Stripes LIVE. Conversation topics included the Marlins’ lack of catcher production and the Davis-for-Allen trade. With chiropractic care and functional health, La Pop takes a preventative approach that optimizes wellness and quality of life for all ages. Find out more here!
- The Marlins have a 54.8% chance to win their next game against the Rockies, per FanGraphs. Triple-A Jacksonville (7:05 p.m. ET) is at home while Double-A Pensacola (7:35 p.m. ET), High-A Beloit (7:30 p.m. ET) and Low-A Jupiter (6:30 p.m. ET) are on the road.
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- Sandy Alcantara is No. 14, Eury Pérez is No. 40, Jesús Luzardo is No. 43, Braxton Garrett is No. 61 and Edward Cabrera is No. 67 on Nick Pollack’s updated list of Top 100 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball.
- Glenn Geffner wrote about Jack McKeon and the experience and wisdom he still has to offer at age 92: “The Marlins were a better organization when Jack McKeon was a part of it. And this ownership callously casting aside a beloved and respected franchise icon remains a black eye.”
- Ryan Schlesinger is excited to see De La Cruz validating the preseason hype around him with good quality of contact and hitting the ball to all fields.
- On this day five years ago, the Marlins rallied in the top of the ninth to steal a win against the Mets. Starlin Castro with the game-winner and Brad Ziegler with the save.
- This Friday at noon, Kiwiclo is releasing an apparel collection with Alcantara benefiting the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/23/23732595/marlins-news-bryan-de-la-cruz-jonathan-davis-trade
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Tracking Miami Marlins injury, rehab updates
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Letting you know who’s out with injuries, what they’re recovering from and when to expect them back on the field.
No ability is more important than availability. With that in mind, Fish Stripes has created this landing page to be frequently updated throughout the baseball season with the latest on injuries affecting Miami Marlins players in both the majors and minors.
Major League Injuries
RHP Nic Enright (60-day IL, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
- Last official game appearance: May 20 (rehab assignment, Jacksonville)
- Eligible to be reinstated on May 27
- Projected return to majors: May 27
LHP A.J. Puk (15-day IL, left elbow nerve irritation)
- Last official game appearance: May 10
- Playing catch at 90 feet as of May 19 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
- Projected return to majors: early June
LHP Trevor Rogers (15-day IL, left biceps strain)
- Last official game appearance: April 19
- Scheduled to throw three innings in extended spring training game on May 25 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
- Projected return to majors: mid-June
OF Avisaíl García (10-day IL, left back tightness)
- Last official game appearance: April 28
- Doing throwing, running and agility work at team complex in Jupiter as of May 22 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
- Projected return to majors: June
OF Jesus Sánchez (10-day IL, right hamstring strain)
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- Last official game appearance: May 13
- Doing lower-body strength work at team complex in Jupiter as of May 22 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
- Projected return to majors: June
OF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (10-day IL, right turf toe)
- Last official game appearance: May 13
- Doing upper-body work at team complex in Jupiter as of May 22 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
- Projected return to majors: late June
RHP Johnny Cueto (15-day IL, right biceps tightness and sprained ankle)
- Last official game appearance: May 6 (rehab assignment, Jacksonville)
- Playing catch at 105 feet as of May 22 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
- Projected return to majors: early July
RHP Tommy Nance (60-day IL, right shoulder strain)
- Last official game appearance: May 12 (rehab assignment, Jupiter)
- Returned from rehab assignment on May 22 due to shoulder soreness and will be re-evaluated
RHP Anthony Bender (60-day IL, Tommy John surgery)
- Last official game appearance: August 13, 2022
- Continuing throwing program at 105 feet as of May 12 (h/t Kevin Barral, Fish Stripes)
- Projected return to majors: Opening Day 2024
RHP Max Meyer (60-day IL, Tommy John surgery)
- Last official game appearance: July 23, 2022
- Continuing throwing program at 105 feet as of May 12 (h/t Kevin Barral, Fish Stripes)
- Projected return to majors: early 2024
Minor League Injuries (in alphabetical order)
RHP Delvis Alegre (60-day IL)
- Assigned to Low-A Jupiter
- Last official game appearance: September 13, 2021
LHP Sandro Bargallo (60-day IL)
- Assigned to Low-A Jupiter
- Last official game appearance: September 9, 2022
RHP Jesse Bergin (7-day IL, Tommy John surgery)
- Assigned to Low-A Jupiter
- Last official game appearance: September 17, 2021
- Underwent surgery on May 10
- Projected return to Low-A: mid-2024
RHP Paul Campbell (60-day IL, Tommy John surgery recovery)
- Assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville
- Last official game appearance: April 10, 2022
- Underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2022
- April 1 update from Campbell: “Rehab is going exceptionally well”
- Projected return to Triple-A: Opening Day 2024 (“slight possibility” before the end of 2023)
LHP Daniel Castano (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville
- Last official game appearance: April 7
LHP Juan Díaz (60-day IL)
- Assigned to Low-A Jupiter
- Last official game appearance: August 18, 2022
LHP Jake Eder (7-day IL, fractured left foot)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: August 13, 2021
- Director of minor league operations Hector Crespo via the Miami Herald: “Looking like he can get back in mid to late June. It was a freak accident off the field; he had dealt with foot issues and stepped the wrong way and tweaked something during spring training.”
RHP Justin Evans (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: April 18
LHP Dax Fulton (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: May 11
OF Norel González (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: April 22
RHP Colton Hock (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville
- Last official game appearance: April 6 (rehab assignment, Jupiter)
- Removed from rehab game in the middle of a plate appearance due to potential injury
OF Osiris Johnson (7-day IL, lower leg)
- Assigned to High-A Beloit
- Last official game appearance: April 12
RHP Robinson Martinez (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: September 17, 2022
C Paul McIntosh (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: May 2
RHP Zach McCambley (7-day IL, right elbow soreness)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: August 18, 2022
- Director of minor league operations Hector Crespo via the Miami Herald: “There’s nothing structurally wrong. He will be built up, should be back mid to late June.”
LHP Patrick Murphy (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Double-A Pensacola
- Last official game appearance: May 10
RHP Jean Reyes (awaiting official IL placement, Tommy John surgery)
- Assigned to FCL Marlins
- Last official game appearance: September 8, 2022
- Underwent surgery on April 7
- Projected return to FCL: 2024
LHP Eliezer Rodriguez (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Low-A Jupiter
- Last official game appearance: September 18, 2021
RHP Sixto Sánchez (7-day IL, right shoulder arthroscopic bursectomy)
- Assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville
- Last official game appearance: March 25, 2021
- Playing catch at 105/120 feet as of May 19 (h/t Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald)
LHP Josh Simpson (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville
- Last official game appearance: April 26
LHP Dale Stanavich (7-day IL)
- Assigned to Low-A Jupiter
- Last official game appearance: September 4, 2022
LHP Dameivi Tineo (awaiting official IL placement, Tommy John surgery)
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- Assigned to FCL Marlins
- Last official game appearance: August 18, 2022
- Underwent Tommy John surgery during the 2022-23 offseason.
- Projected return to Low-A: Opening Day 2024
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/23655667/miami-marlins-injury-rehab-updates-tracker
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5-year Marliniversary: Marlins score two in ninth to rally past Mets
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/23/23708546/mlb-history-marlins-mets-rally
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A Marlins memory from this day in 2018.
Despite being one of the top perennial pitchers in baseball during his time with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom has lost eight of his last 14 decisions against the Miami Marlins. Against Miami, deGrom also holds a sub-three ERA for his career.
On this day five years ago, the right-hander was as good as advertised, but the Mets’ bullpen let him down. After being shut out for eight innings, the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to stun New York, 2-1.
Miami had been held to just five hits as it came to bat in the top of the ninth inning at Citi Field on May 23, 2018. With a 1-0 lead, the Mets turned to closer Jeurys Familia.
Familia was able to get Lewis Brinson to ground out to open the inning, but a single from Martin Prado and a double from Derek Dietrich put the winning run in scoring position. Three pitches later, catcher J.T. Realmuto lined a single to center. The line drive tied the game, but Dietrich was gunned down at the plate by Michael Conforto in center field.
With two outs, Familia walked Justin Bour to put the lefty on and face Starlin Castro. That turned out to be a mistake.
On a 1-2 pitch from Familia, Castro lined one over the head of a leaping Luis Guillorme at third base. Realmuto scored standing up to give Miami its first and only lead of the night. Brad Ziegler induced three groundouts in the bottom of the inning to collect the save.
Realmuto and Brian Anderson each had two hits for Miami in the win. Adam Conley worked a scoreless eighth to pick up his first victory of the season.
In 19 meetings between the teams in 2018, the Marlins went just 7-12. Two of those seven wins for Miami came in its final at-bat. The lone one to meet that criteria at Citi Field came on this day five years ago.
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/23/23708546/mlb-history-marlins-mets-rally
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MIA 3, COL 5: DLC stays hot, but Marlins drop game 1
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/...es-highlights-edward-cabrera-bryan-de-la-cruz
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The Marlins couldn’t take full advantage of their scoring opportunities in Monday’s loss.
The Marlins traveled to the Mile High City for game one of a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Playing at Coors field poses a big threat to the Marlins pitching staff as it is the most hitter-friendly park in baseball, but the high altitude works both ways. It is set to be an exciting series.
A quick start
Jon Berti wasted no time getting things started. He lined the first pitch he saw to left for a leadoff single, but Rockies starter Chase Anderson shut it down after that and ended the first with only six pitches thrown.
In the bottom of the first, the Rockies came out swinging against Edward Cabrera. It only took them three pitches to hit three doubles and score two runs. Cabrera stopped the damage there by getting the next two batters out.
Big threats, little success
Throughout the middle innings of the game the Marlins were able to get a bunch of baserunners, but weren’t able to capitalize and get a big inning.
In the third Luis Arraez stepped up to the plate and as he has this whole year, he delivered with an RBI single, and then with runners on first and third Jorge Soler stepped in the box to face Anderson. Anderson won this meeting by getting Soler to ground out to third.
The Marlins had another big chance in the fourth with the bases loaded and only one out. Jacob Stallings came up to the plate and throughout the year, Stallings has not been very good at the plate, but today he got the job done and tied the game at two by hitting into a fielder’s choice. Then Garrett Hampson lined out to end the inning.
The top of the sixth inning brought more opportunity for the Marlins as Bryan De La Cruz led off the inning with his third hit of the night and then Jean Segura hit a deep line drive to right field, but Kris Bryant was there to rob Segura of extra bases. Joey Wendle came up next and lined a single to left, this caused Rockies manager Bud Black to go to the ‘pen. Jake Bird came in for the Rockies and got Stallings to line out and end the inning.
These three chances were huge opportunities for the Marlins to have a big inning and take control of the game, but they were unable to do so. The Marlins would end this game 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and had 10 men left on base.
The Rockies take control
Elias Diaz has been a huge bright spot for the Rockies this year and going into this game he was batting .326 with three home runs. Already with a double and a walk earlier in the game, he stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning and one out. Diaz worked a 2-1 count against Cabrera and then smoked a line drive to left-center that just got over the wall to give the Rockies a 3-2 lead.
Then in the seventh inning Jurickson Profar, who was excellent in this game, drilled a double off the right field wall to bring in two runs and extend the lead to three. This was his second double of the game.
The Rockies bullpen would take it from there and close out the game. They gave up one run in the eighth. The Marlins did have a late push with a single from Luis Arraez in the ninth which brought up the tying run in Jorge Soler. Pierce Johnson of the Rockies though shut it down by getting Soler to line out and then Struck out Garrett Cooper to end the game.
Edward Cabrera
After a rough opening inning, Cabrera was great this game and seemed to have his stuff going tonight. He threw six solid innings, giving up three runs on five hits while striking out six. His curveball was the strikeout pitch tonight, getting three of his six strikeouts on that pitch. Overall this was a great start in a ballpark that is very difficult to pitch in.
Cabrera has struggled with his control for most of the season, but he’s allowed only one walk over his last two starts combined.
DLC Stays Hot
Bryan De La Cruz continues to be on a hot streak. He didn't show off the power today, but he had a terrific day at the plate with four singles and he also scored twice. Those singles bring his average up to .302. He has been a huge part of this team as of late and is with Arraez as the two Marlins hitting over .300.
Looking Ahead
With the Marlins looking to bounce back, Eury Perez will take the mound tomorrow for the third start of his MLB career (first road start). And for the Rockies, it will be Austin Gomber. Game two of this four-game set gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET.
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/...es-highlights-edward-cabrera-bryan-de-la-cruz
Miami Marlins
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Miami Marlins Acquire Jonathan Davis from Detroit Tigers
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/22/23733686/jonathan-davis-tigers-marlins-trade-details
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Miami adds some major league-ready outfield depth via trade in exchange for a recent draft pick.
On Monday, the Miami Marlins announced their acquisition of outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 2021 fifth-round draft pick Brady Allen.
Davis, who was drafted in the 15th round of the 2013 MLB Draft, spent most of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays as a AAAA guy. Davis' best season at the major league would be the shortened 2020 season where he slashed .259/.364/.444/.808 with one home run and six RBIs in 13 games played. Aside from that small sample size, he hasn’t played too much more at the highest level.
Davis was designated for assignment in 2021, spending time with the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers and most recently the Tigers. In AAA Toledo, Davis was slashing .258/.336/.516/.852 with five home runs and 20 RBIs at the time of the trade. On defense, he was splitting time between all three outfield positions.
The move to acquire Davis was to simply have outfield depth in the minor leagues as at the moment. Injuries to Avisaíl García, Jesús Sánchez and Jazz Chisholm Jr. led to the recent call-ups of Xavier Edwards and Peyton Burdick.
If there is an encouraging sign with Davis, it is the last week of play where he is slashing .471/.526/.765/1.291 with one home run and two RBIs. This is something to take with a grain of salt considering his age (31) and the fact that he’s had many years of AAA experience.
In terms of what the Marlins gave up, they gave up an under-the-radar prospect in Brady Allen. Miami drafted Allen in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. Since then, it’s been nothing special, but thus far in High-A Beloit, Allen is slashing .256/.324/.440/764 with a 116 wRC+, which is way over the league average. The Sky Carp were mainly using him in right field.
Meanwhile in Low-A Jupiter, outfielder Jorge Caballero has been raking (.350/.441/.463, 157 wRC+). Maybe Allen’s departure creates room for him to be promoted.
It is a little weird that Miami gave up a 23-year-old prospect for a 31-year-old filler, but maybe Miami believes that Allen is ultimately going to become nothing more than a filler himself. It’s obviously hard to choose a winner in a minor league trade, but the Tigers did get the younger player who has many more years of club control. Time is on their side.
This transaction has no implications on the current 40-man roster.
Jonathan Davis will most likely be sent to AAA Jacksonville where he will stay until there’s a clear fit for him on the active roster. As for Allen, he hasn’t officially been assigned to an affiliate, but expect it to be the Tigers’ High-A team.
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/22/23733686/jonathan-davis-tigers-marlins-trade-details
Miami Marlins
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Marlins vs. Rockies: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 22, 2023
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/22/23732973/mlb-preview-lineups-game-predictions-marlins-rockies
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Edward Cabrera and Chase Anderson will start Monday’s Marlins vs. Rockies game at Coors Field. Full lineups and game notes in here.
Welcome to Monday’s Marlins (24-23, -54 RD) vs. Rockies (19-28, -46 RD) game thread.
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Marlins Game Notes
Marlins Starting Lineup
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- LF Jon Berti (87 wRC+ this season, bats right)
- 2B Luis Arraez (152, L)
- DH Jorge Soler (127, R)
- 1B Garrett Cooper (83, R)
- RF Bryan De La Cruz (110, R)
- 3B Jean Segura (44, R)
- SS Joey Wendle (25, R)
- C Jacob Stallings (-4, R)
- CF Garrett Hampson (79, R)
RHP Edward Cabrera (85 ERA+ this season)
Pregame Roster Moves: OF Jonathan Davis acquired from Detroit Tigers for OF Brady Allen
Lineup Changes from Previous Game: Arraez, Segura, Stallings and Wendle in, Peyton Burdick, Xavier Edwards, Nick Fortes and Yuli Gurriel out; Berti switches from 3B to LF, Soler switches from RF to DH, Cooper switches from DH to 1B, De La Cruz switches from LF to RF, Hampson switches from SS to CF
Additional Marlins Notes: Last time Cabrera pitched at Coors, he threw his record-setting 96 mile-per-hour changeup and carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning...There’s no immediate impact of the Jonathan Davis trade on Miami’s major league roster, but solid chance he makes his way up at some point this season...Cooper is coming off his worst series of the year (0-for-11, 1 BB).
Rockies Starting Lineup
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- DH Charlie Blackmon (104 wRC+ this season, bats left)
- LF Jurickson Profar (87, S)
- RF Kris Bryant (103, R)
- C Elias Díaz (115, R)
- 3B Ryan McMahon (74, L)
- 2B Harold Castro (68, L)
- CF Brenton Doyle (103, R)
- 1B Michael Toglia (16, S)
- SS Ezequiel Tovar (48, R)
RHP Chase Anderson (career 100 ERA+)
Rockies Notes: Remember to recalibrate your expectations for the high altitude—there’s been an average of 11.45 runs scored per game at Coors Field this season...Anderson hasn’t yielded a run in 10 total innings pitched for the Rays and Rockies. He has historically had big reverse platoon splits (.824 OPS vs. RHB, .682 OPS vs. LHB).
How to Watch/Listen/Follow
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First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET, the latest scheduled start time for any Marlins regular season game this season. Watch on Bally Sports Florida or listen to the radio broadcast on Fox Sports 940 Miami.
Nick Turok will handle the game recap article.
Source: https://www.fishstripes.com/2023/5/22/23732973/mlb-preview-lineups-game-predictions-marlins-rockies