BRYAN DE LA CRUZ NEWS

Back in lineup versus lefty De La Cruz will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Marlins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though he'll draw back into the lineup versus southpaw Justin Steele, the righty-hitting De La Cruz may be losing hold of a regular role in the corner outfield versus right-handed pitching. De La Cruz and Avisail Garcia have both sat twice in the Marlins' last four matchups versus right-handed pitching, with the lefty-hitting Jesus Sanchez starting at a corner spot in each of those contests.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday De La Cruz isn't staring Friday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Currently in the midst of a 1-for-16 stretch at the plate over his last four games, De La Cruz will get a day off Friday. Jesus Sanchez will take his place in left field and bat seventh.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes a seat Wednesday De La Cruz is not in the Marlins' lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact De La Cruz had started each of the last 16 games but will have a night off in this one. Avisail Garcia has shifted over to left field and Jesus Sanchez will play right.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in twin bill De La Cruz went 5-for-8 with a walk, four doubles, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base across both games of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the Guardians.

Impact The 26-year-old outfielder extended his hitting streak to nine games in spectacular fashion. After launching his second homer of the season off Shane Bieber in the sixth inning of the matinee, De La Cruz cranked out three doubles in the nightcap while also finding time for his first steal of 2023. His hot streak has sent his slash line on the season soaring to .328/.370/.493, and while De La Cruz's counting stats have been fairly modest -- seven runs and eight RBI in 19 games -- he's seized the starting left field job for the Marlins and worked his way into a consistent spot in the heart of the batting order.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm's homer leads Marlins over Giants 4-2

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gallen outpitches Alcantara as Diamondbacks beat Marlins 5-0

Zac Gallen pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins 5-0

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rogers shuts down Diamondbacks in Marlins' 5-1 victory

Trevor Rogers allowed one run and five hits in six-plus innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan De La Cruz's big day lifts Marlins over Phillies in 10 Bryan De La Cruz hit an RBI single down the first base line in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Miami Marlins over the host Philadelph...

APRIL 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Soler homers, De La Cruz leads Marlins past Phillies 3-2

Bryan De La Cruz won the game with an RBI single in the 10th inning and Jorge Soler’s solo tying homer in the eighth sparked the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Ph...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks in four De La Cruz went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run, two walks and an additional RBI in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Mets.

Impact De La Cruz opened the scoring with a three-run blast in the first inning of Carlos Carrasco and added another RBI on a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The third-year outfielder had only four hits over his first 21 plate appearances, so Sunday's performance could get De La Cruz back on track after a slow start.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz homers, drives in 4 as Marlins run past Mets

Bryan De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs, and the Miami Marlins stole five bases in a 7-2 win over a struggling Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup De La Cruz will take a seat Friday against the Mets.

Impact De La Cruz will remain on the bench for the second straight game as the Marlins launch their series versus New York after Thursday's postponement. Jesus Sanchez will draw another start in left field and bat seventh in the series opener.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz single, Luzardo's 10 Ks lift Marlins over Twins

Bryan De La Cruz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, Jorge Soler homered twice and Jesús Luzardo fanned 10 to lift the Miami Marlins over the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Wednesday

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins CF Chisholm exits with injury after steal attempt

Miami star center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Wednesday’s 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the first inning with a stinger in his right shoulder after a steal attempt

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Wednesday De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact De La Cruz will sit for the third time in seven games this season, but he still appears to have the edge on Jesus Sanchez for the primary starting role in left field. Aside from a three-hit performance in Monday's 11-1 loss, however, De La Cruz has otherwise come up empty at the plate in his other three starts.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Monday's loss De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Twins.

Impact The 26-year-old was one of the few bright spots for the Marlins in an 11-1 rout. De La Cruz has started three of the team's first five games in left field, but Monday's knocks were his first of the year and he's struck out four times in 11 plate appearances. De La Cruz appears to be the preferred option in an outfield corner over Jesus Sanchez, but that could change quickly if he doesn't provide some consistent production.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Monday De La Cruz is starting in left field and batting seventh for the Marlins in Monday's game versus the Twins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports..

Impact It's the third start for De La Cruz in his team's first five games, giving him a 3-2 edge over Jesus Sanchez. The 26-year-old is hitless in his first seven plate appearances with three strikeouts and no walks.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact De La Cruz is 0-for-7 with three strikeouts and will head to the bench for the second time through the first four contests of the season. Jesus Sanchez will start in left field and bat sixth Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday De La Cruz is absent from the Marlins' lineup Friday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Manager Skip Schumaker said prior to Opening Day that De La Cruz would be in line for most of the starts in left field, but he'll be on the bench for the second game even with the club facing a lefty. Yuli Gurriel will play first base, with Garrett Cooper moving to designated hitter and Jorge Soler going to the outfield.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in left field Thursday De La Cruz is starting in left field and batting seventh for the Marlins on Thursday versus the Mets.

Impact Manager Skip Schumaker intimated Wednesday that De La Cruz would likely get the bulk of the reps in left field in the early going, and it is indeed the right-handed hitter in left for the opener even with Max Scherzer toeing the rubber. Jesus Sanchez will come off the bench.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To get bulk of outfield reps early Marlins manager Skip Schumaker told reporters Wednesday that he expects De La Cruz to receive the bulk of the third outfield-spot reps early on.

Impact Schumaker was asked if he expected De La Cruz to be in a platoon with Jesus Sanchez, but the first-year manager doesn't see it that way early on. The 26-year-old hit just .252 with a .725 OPS in 115 games with Miami in 2022, but he ranked in the 90th percentile or higher in several metrics that measure hard contact. De La Cruz certainly has the talent to be a fantasy-relevant outfielder in 2023, but he will need to get off to a good start to keep receiving regular playing time in the outfield.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A good bet to make roster There is "very strong sentiment" toward including both De La Cruz and Jesus Sanchez on the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald report.

Impact Sanchez was already considered a lock since he's out of options, but De La Cruz has been viewed as being on the roster bubble since he does have an option left. However, it would appear the Marlins are likely to keep both and leave one of Yuli Gurriel or Jose Iglesias off the roster. De La Cruz finished with a huge September in 2022 and put up impressive batted ball data all year, making him an intriguing late-round fantasy option. Where De La Cruz plays remains to be seen, but he's capable at all three outfield spots and could also see time at designated hitter.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On roster bubble De La Cruz could be squeezed off the Opening Day roster after the Marlins signed Jose Iglesias and Yuli Gurriel, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The two veterans seem assured of spots, likely leaving just one spot for either De La Cruz or Jesus Sanchez, and unfortunately for the former, Sanchez is out of minor-league options while De La Cruz isn't. The 26-year-old's best chance of breaking camp with a big-league assignment might come if the Marlins decide they need extra outfield depth to help ease Jazz Chisholm into his new duties in center field. De La Cruz has shown some power this spring, going 7-for-27 with five extra-base hits (two doubles, two triple and a homer), but he also sports a 0:8 BB:K, which won't help his case.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins square off against the Braves in series rubber match

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

William Contreras hit the go-ahead run in the fifth, and the Atlanta Braves clinched their fifth consecutive NL East title by defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS