CHAD WALLACH NEWS

Stuck in No. 2 role Wallach remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though top catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) hasn't played since April 20, Wallach remains stuck in the No. 2 role behind the plate. Rather than Wallach, veteran Sandy Leon has seemingly emerged as the Marlins' preferred backstop. Leon will pick up his third consecutive start Wednesday.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin ends 10-game skid, pitches Nationals past Marlins 7-2

Patrick Corbin ended his 10-game losing streak, pitching seven solid innings and leading the Washington Nationals over the Miami Marlins 7-2

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Friday Wallach isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wallach went hitless in two at-bats while serving as a starter in Thursday's series opener against San Francisco. However, Sandy Leon will start behind the dish Friday, batting eighth.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Thursday Wallach will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's lineup against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wallach was expected to see an uptick in playing time after Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. However, Sandy Leon drew the first start in Alfaro's absence, so it remains to be seen how the playing time behind the dish will be split.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Wallach isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wallach could see the bulk of the playing time behind the dish in the near future after Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday. However, Sandy Leon will start behind the dish Wednesday, batting eighth.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro helps Marlins rally in 9th, 10th to beat Giants 7-6

Jorge Alfaro hit a game-ending, two-run double and the Miami Marlins rallied from two-run deficits in the ninth and 10th innings to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson single caps rally in 9th, Braves avoid Marlins sweep

Dansby Swanson’s RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta’s two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 to snap a four-game losing streak

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisholm homers off deGrom, says heater on 'lighter side'

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a stunning homer off an otherwise dominant Jacob deGrom, Trevor Rogers beat the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the second time and the Miami Marlins three...

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Home cooking: Mets win Citi opener vs Marlins on gift HBP

Jeff McNeil launched a tying homer in the ninth inning on his 29th birthday and the New York Mets were handed the winning run on a disputed hit by pitch for a bizarre 3-2 victory o...

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands No. 2 catching job Wallach won a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster as the No. 2 catcher, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact He beat out veteran non-roster invitee Sandy Leon for the job. Wallach is a solid defender and game-caller behind the plate, traits which allowed him to assume the starting role down the stretch last year as Jorge Alfaro struggled, but Wallach's career .600 OPS in the majors gives him little fantasy ceiling even if he were to see significant playing time again.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins reach deals with Anderson, Alfaro and 3 relievers

The Miami Marlins have agreed to contract terms with all of their arbitration-eligible players, including third baseman Brian Anderson for $3.8 million

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks like top backstop Wallach will start at catcher and will bat ninth Wednesday in Game 1 of the Marlins' wild-card series with the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Though Jorge Alfaro (when healthy) has retained the top spot on the Marlins' depth chart at catcher for much of this season, his struggles at the dish resulted in him ceding work to Wallach down the stretch. Wallach was behind the plate for three of the Marlins' final four regular-season contests, and his inclusion in the lineup for the team's postseason opener leaves little doubt that manager Don Mattingly views him as the top backstop for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3

The Marlins clinched an improbable playoff berth in their coronavirus-decimated season, beating the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings to seal the postseason trip on the field of t...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

López, Wallach end Marlins' skid, boost odds Returning to the scene of a historically lopsided loss, Pablo López on Thursday night gained a measure of personal revenge while also puttin...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • MLB.COM

López, Marlins boost playoff hopes by beating Braves 4-2

Jon Berti had three hits, including a two-run double, Pablo López allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday nig...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rojas, Cooper homer to lead Marlins over Nationals 7-3

Miguel Rojas and Garrett Cooper each had a double and a homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eovaldi shuts down Marlins in 5-3 victory

Nathan Eovaldi pitched five shutout innings and struck out seven, and the Miami Marlins stumbled in their playoff run with a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox 5-3

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds insurance with homer Wallach went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in an 8-1 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.

Impact Wallach swatted his first homer of the year in the sixth inning to account for the final runs of the game. It was just his second hit in 15 at-bats this year. Wallach sees infrequent playing time as the backup to Jorge Alfaro at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett wins major league debut as Marlins sweep Phillies

Braxton Garrett won his major league debut, pitching five solid innings and leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a sweep of their doublehe...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Wallach was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday for an undisclosed reason, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports.

Impact Wallach earned an Opening Day roster spot as the Marlins' third catcher, but he'll be sidelined after Tuesday's move. The team didn't provide an explanation for the transaction. If his absence is related to the COVID-19 outbreak among the team's players, the Marlins wouldn't be allowed to say so without his permission. Francisco Cervelli and Ryan Lavarnway should handle the catching duties with Wallach on the injured list.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out after positive test Alfaro is on the injured list due to a positive COVID-19 test, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact He will need back-to-back negative tests to be cleared to rejoin the team. In addition to Alfaro, Jose Urena, Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez have also tested positive. Francisco Cervelli and Chad Wallach will handle the catching duties for now.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Chad Wallach hits first major league home run in Marlins' shutout win over Reds

Rookies Chad Wallach and Brian Anderson both had three hits in the Miami Marlins' shutout win over the Cincinnati Reds.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018