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Twins, Marlins swap righty relievers, with Dylan Floro to Minnesota and Jorge López to Miami The Minnesota Twins acquired Dylan Floro from the Miami Marlins in exchange for Jorge López in a swap of struggling right-handed relievers o...

JULY 26, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Twins, Marlins swap righty relievers, with Dylan Floro to Minnesota and Jorge López to Miami

The Minnesota Twins acquired Dylan Floro from the Miami Marlins in exchange for Jorge López in a swap of struggling right-handed relievers on contending teams

JULY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins acquire Floro from Marlins for Jorge López The Minnesota Twins announced on Wednesday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Dylan Floro from the Miami Marlins in exchange for r...

JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Traded to Minnesota The Marlins traded Floro to the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for Jorge Lopez, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact It's a swap of struggling relievers, though Floro has displayed far better command than Lopez this year and had tallied seven saves in nine opportunities for Miami. Floro, 32, was an effective high-leverage option between 2020-2022 and will look to return to form while working somewhere between middle-relief and setup duty in Minnesota. He is scheduled to become a free agent this winter.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with loss Monday Floro (3-5) took the loss against the Cardinals on Monday, coughing up three runs on four hits in an inning of relief. He struck out one.

Impact Taking over in the sixth inning with the score tied 3-3, Floro retired the first two batters he faced before giving up four straight hits, including a two-run double from Nolan Arenado that capped the St. Louis rally. It's the right-hander's first loss since June 9 but he's been struggling over the last few weeks, getting scored upon in five of his last eight appearances. The slump has inflated Floro's ratios on the season to a 4.86 ERA and 1.51 WHIP, and he could be slipping out of a high-leverage role in the Miami bullpen.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seventh save Floro picked up the save Monday against Kansas City, recording the final two outs in a 9-6 victory.

Impact Floro needed just two pitches to pick up the save after relieving Steven Okert, getting Bobby Witt to ground into a double play. Floro has closed out back-to-back games, improving to 7-for-9 in save opportunities this season. Floro lowered his ERA to 4.21 with a 1.25 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB through 25.2 innings this season. He'll likely return to a setup role soon, with A.J. Puk (elbow) nearing a return.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down sixth save Floro struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Sunday to record his sixth save of the season in a win over the A's.

Impact While the right-hander remains prone to implosions -- he's given up three or more runs in four of his 26 appearances this season, leading to a 4.32 ERA -- Floro is a perfect 5-for-5 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) hit the IL. Puk was able to pitch on back-to-back days Friday and Saturday on his rehab assignment, however, which the organization viewed as the final hurdle before his activation, so Floro could be returning to a setup role very shortly.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in third loss Floro (3-3) took the loss in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to San Diego. He allowed five runs (three earned) on two hits and two walks without recording an out.

Impact It was a nightmarish outing for Floro, who was called upon to keep the game tied 4-4 in the ninth. The veteran right-hander faced five batters, allowing all to reach safely, eventually departing with an 8-4 deficit. Floro has served as Miami's primary closer with A.J. Puk sidelined, going 4-for-5 in save chances. However, he's struggled to a 23.14 ERA in his last four outings. With Puk beginning a rehab assignment, Floro's fantasy value appears to be waning. His ERA is up to 4.50 with a 1.33 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 24 innings this season.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 22, 2023

Collects fifth save Floro struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Giants.

Impact The right-hander completed the combined shutout after Braxton Garrett, JT Chargois and Tanner Scott held San Francisco in check for 7.2 innings. Floro is a perfect 4-for-4 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) landed on the injured list, and on the season the Marlins' fill-in closer has a 2.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB through 21.2 innings.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs another save Floro earned a save against the Nationals on Thursday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning of work.

Impact Floro came on in the ninth to preserve Eury Perez's first big-league win, and he succeeded in doing so despite issuing a leadoff walk. It was the third save over the past five days for Floro, who has taken over as Miami's primary closer with A.J. Puk (elbow) on the 15-day IL. Given his success since moving into the role, Floro could be trusted with additional opportunities even after Puk returns.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches third save Floro gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact The right-hander is now 2-for-2 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) landed on the IL. Floro is having a typically solid season, posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB through 19.1 innings, and while he's not a dominant late-inning arm, he should fill the closer role for the Marlins adequately until Puk is ready to return.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second save Floro picked up the save in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Reds, tossing a scoreless ninth in which he allowed one walk while striking out one.

Impact Floro got the first save opportunity for the Marlins with A.J. Puk (elbow) on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander issued a two-out walk to Kevin Newman but struck out Luke Maile to end the game. Floro is now 2-for-4 in save chances this season, but he figures to get a few more over the next couple of weeks with Puk unavailable.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Floro picked up the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact A.J. Puk, the Marlins' regular closer, pitched the eighth inning Wednesday, giving Floro the opportunity in the ninth. He responded by setting down the Braves in order, sealing Miami's comeback victory. It was a strong bounce-back outing for Floro after he allowed four runs (three earned) in one-third of an inning Wednesday. He's now 1-for-2 in save opportunities this season with a 2.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB. Puk seems to have a fairly firm grasp on the closing job, though Floro appears to be the next man up.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win Wednesday Floro (1-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's victory over the Twins, striking out one in a perfect eighth inning.

Impact The score was tied 1-1 when Floro entered the game, but the Marlins piled on four runs in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander has a win and a hold in his first two appearances this season, and while he's a key part of the team's high-leverage mix, A.J. Puk appears to be the favorite for saves for now.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used as setup man Friday Floro gave up a hit in a scoreless eighth inning Friday to record his first hold of the season in a win over the Mets.

Impact The Mets had their 8-9-1 hitters due up in the eighth, so it's noteworthy that new Marlins manager Skip Schumaker elected to use Floro in that spot and save A.J. Puk for the heart of the New York order in the ninth. Schumaker has said he intends to use a closer committee and play matchups in high-leverage spots this season, but if Puk is viewed as the top arm in the Miami bullpen -- he got the save Friday, although he served up a solo shot to Pete Alonso while doing it -- it could mean Floro winds up getting more work in the seventh and eighth innings, and collecting more holds than saves.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid spring continues Floro gave up two hits and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 32-year-old had a couple shaky outings early in March but has settled down nicely since, and Floro now sports an 8:2 K:BB through 8.1 spring innings. The Marlins will deploy a closer committee to begin the season with four high-leverage arms in the mix, but Floro still seems like the team's top option from the right side ahead of Matt Barnes.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely part of closing committee Marlins manager Skip Schumaker indicated Wednesday he doesn't plan on using a traditional closer and will instead play matchups with Floro and the team's other high-leverage option...

Impact Floro has 25 saves over the last two seasons for the Marlins but also 16 holds, and it doesn't sound like that ratio will change all that much with Schumaker at the helm. Tanner Scott, who had 20 saves in 2022 for Miami, and offseason additions A.J. Puk and Matt Barnes also figure to be in the mix for late-inning work, with Steven Okert (triceps) and JT Chargois potentially options as well. Given the sheer number of viable arms at the manager's disposal, there may not end up being one consistent save source on the Marlins this season, but plenty of fantasy value in formats that count holds as well.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB tender deadline: Bellinger, Voit among 83 players cut

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to terms with Marlins Floro avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Marlins on Friday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact Floro supplanted Tanner Scott as Miami's closer late last season and finished with 10 saves, seven of which came in the final month of the campaign. He could retain that role in 2023, though it's also possible that the Marlins acquire a reliever with more overpowering stuff to work the ninth inning. Despite the fact that he doesn't post big strikeout numbers, Floro has been a solid contributor since joining Miami in 2021, racking up 25 saves and 16 holds while recording a 2.91 ERA over 117.2 relief innings.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10th save Floro earned a save against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Floro entered with runners on first and third and one out in the ninth inning. He started his outing with a walk and a run-scoring single but retired the next two batters to pick up the save. The veteran right-hander took control of the closer role in September and recorded seven saves over his final 13 outings. He finished with a 3.02 ERA and 1.17 WHIP on the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows fourth save Sunday Floro blew the save Sunday in Milwaukee, allowing a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in 1.1 innings in a 4-3 extra-innings win. He did not factor into the decision...

Impact Floro entered the game with Miami leading 3-2 in the eighth inning with two outs and a runner on third and struck out Willy Adames to end the frame. In the ninth, he gave up a one-out double and an RBI single to even the score 3-3. Floro had converted his last four save opportunities and had not allowed an earned run in his last seven appearances before Sunday's misstep. While Tanner Scott came on in the 12th and converted the save, Floro will likely still receive any remaining save chances.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins win in 12, putting Brewers' playoff hopes on ropes

Miguel Rojas knocked in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Brewers 4-3 and deflated Milwaukee’s playoff hopes in the race for the final N...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shuts the door Thursday Floro picked up the save Thursday against the Brewers. He allowed one walk and no hits with one punchout in a scoreless inning.

Impact Floro has emerged as Miami's top option in the ninth inning recently and Thursday was no exception. He entered the game up 4-2 in the ninth and worked around a walk to record his ninth save of the season. Over his last 10 appearances dating back to Sept. 9, Floro has recorded six saves while allowing just one earned run over 9.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

García hits grand slam in Marlins' 4-2 win over Brewers

Avisaíl García came off the injured list and hit a grand slam in the eighth inning in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS