MARCH 22, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
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3 top prospects among latest Marlins cutsJUPITER, Fla. -- The Marlins on Monday optioned prospects Lewin Díaz (No. 6) and outfielder Monte Harrison (No. 16) to Triple-A Jacksonville...
MARCH 22, 2021•MLB.COM
Cleared for light activityMarlins general manager Kim Ng said Monday that Sanchez (groin) has resumed hitting off a tee and has also been cleared for light sprinting, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactSanchez is in the initial stage of a running progression after the Marlins shut him down a week ago with a right groin strain. The injury has taken Sanchez out of the mix for a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster, but he was never especially likely to break camp with the big club since veterans Adam Duvall and Corey Dickerson are both projected to handle full-time roles in the corner outfield to begin the season. Assuming he avoids any further setbacks in his recovery from the groin strain, Sanchez could be ready to go when Triple-A Jacksonville begins its season in May.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Not yet throwingMarlins general manager Kim Ng said Monday that Cabrera (biceps) has yet to resume a throwing program, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ImpactShortly after reporting to spring training in mid-February, Cabrera was diagnosed with an inflamed nerve in his biceps and has been shut down ever since. The injury effectively ended Cabrera's long-shot bid for a spot in the Marlins' Opening Day rotation, and given that he has yet to throw a month later, he may not be ready to go when Triple-A Jacksonville begins its season in May. A clearer timeline for Cabrera's eventual 2021 debut should emerge once he eventually resumes throwing.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Starts up throwing programMarlins general manager Kim Ng said Monday that Guzman (elbow) recently made 25 throws off flat ground from 60 feet after beginning a throwing program, Jordan McPherson of the Miam...
ImpactGuzman is beginning the build-up process again after being shut down a little under two weeks ago with right elbow inflammation. Since Triple-A Jacksonville won't begin its season until May, Guzman could be ready to pitch in games by that time if he avoids any setbacks during his throwing program.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Bound for minorsThe Marlins optioned Holloway to Double-A Pensacola on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ImpactThe 24-year-old was aiming to secure a spot in Miami's Opening Day bullpen for the second straight season after he surprising broke summer camp with the big club in 2020. He ended up making just one appearance for the Marlins, spending most of the season on the 10-day injured list due to unspecified issue likely related to COVID-19. Due to the time Holloway missed, the Marlins likely want him to pick up some consistent innings in the minors, so he could rank near the top of the list for a call-up if he quickly finds success at Pensacola.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Moves to minor-league campThe Marlins optioned Diaz to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ImpactDiaz will begin 2021 in the minors after he wasn't up to the task last season during his first taste of the big leagues, when he slashed .154/.195/.205 over 41 plate appearances. The Marlins still view the 24-year-old as a potential long-term option at first base, but he may not get any extended run in the majors in 2021, barring a trade or injury to one of Jesus Aguilar and Garrett Cooper.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
