MAGNEURIS SIERRA NEWS

Weaver has best start in month, D-backs beat Marlins 5-2

Luke Weaver pitched scoreless ball into the seventh inning for his best outing in nearly a month, which helped the Arizona Diamondbacks snap a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 win...

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

López escapes jam to help Marlins beat Arizona 3-1 for sweep

Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and five pitchers combined on a five-hitter to help the Miami Marlins complete their first sweep of the season with a 3-1...

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still stuck on bench Sierra went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter during Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Impact Even with Starling Marte (ribs) sidelined, Sierra hasn't seen much of a bump in his playing time as he's started only one of six games since Marte was injured. Sierra has the speed to be an asset in steals if he ever got the opportunity, but he seems locked into a bench role. He's 1-for-13 (.077) to begin the season with four runs scored and one stolen base.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar snaps tie with HR in 9th, Marlins beat Giants 5-2

Jesus Aguilar snapped a tie with a two-run homer that sparked a four-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte's 3-run HR in 8th lifts Marlins to 4-1 win vs Giants

Starling Marte snapped an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-1

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinch hits in Opening Day loss Sierra went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter during Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Rays.

Impact The 24-year-old made the Opening Day roster as a bench player, and Sierra was the first reserve called into action by manager Don Mattingly, striking out for Sandy Alcantara in the sixth inning. Sierra doesn't offer much from a fantasy perspective other than his speed, however, and even if an injury hit the Marlins' starting outfield, Lewis Brinson would be the more likely candidate to step in.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting game for Marlins as heralded young hitters struggle

While the Miami Marlins farm system rebuilt under CEO Derek Jeter brims with young talent, it has yet to produce a hitter who busts out in the majors

MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to win bench role Sierra, who is out of minor-league options, is expected to claim a spot on the big-league roster to begin the season, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Marlins were pleased with Sierra's progress last season, and the 24-year-old would provide a left-handed bat off the bench behind a starting outfield that features two right-handed hitters in Starling Marte and Adam Duvall. Sierra likely won't see enough playing time to have value in most fantasy formats, but his wheels (95th percentile sprint speed, and a 4-for-5 showing on steal attempts in 2020) could make him useful in deep NL-only leagues.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wright, d'Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS

Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his postseason debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 for a three-game sweep and their...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws second straight start Sierra will start in center field and will bat eighth Wednesday in Game 2 of the Marlins' divisional-round series with the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Impact Sierra was also in the lineup Tuesday in Game 1, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The 24-year-old should continue to serve as the Marlins' primary center fielder throughout the NLDS with Starling Marte (hand) unavailable.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Sierra placed on IL with right hamstring strain The Marlins placed outfielder Magneuris Sierra on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Monday) with a right hamstring strain and recalled...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Officially lands on IL Sierra was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained right hamstring.

Impact This was expected. The move is retroactive to Monday, making Sierra eligible to return Sept. 3 should he prove ready. In 15 games prior to landing on the shelf, Sierra hit .278/.372/.417 with eight runs scored, seven RBI and four stolen bases. Brandon Leibrandt was summoned to the majors in a corresponding move, while Jon Berti and Lewis Brinson are candidates to cover center field in Sierra's absence.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for IL Sierra is headed to the injured list with an unspecified injury, Craig Mish of Sports Grid reports.

Impact This explains why Sierra has been absent since Sunday. Mish says manager Don Mattingly will address the nature of Sierra's injury later Wednesday. The IL move is not yet official, and it is unclear if this is a physical injury or something COVID-19 related.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Sierra isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Sierra will play a bench role for the second straight game after going 1-for-2 with one run as a pinch hitter Sunday. Jon Berti will take over as the center fielder and lead off Monday.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez pitches Nationals past Marlins 9-3

Aníbal Sánchez pitched seven effective innings, Trea Turner drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9-3

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Sierra is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old started both ends of Saturday's twin bill and will return to the bench after going 1-for-7 with a double and a run. Sierra has a .265/.366/.412 slash line with four stolen bases through 14 games. Corey Dickerson, Lewis Brinson and Jesus Sanchez will start in the outfield from left to right Sunday.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes fourth bag Sierra got the start in right field and hit eighth Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base.

Impact The 24-year-old has been earning fairly consistent playing time lately, seeing action at all three outfield spots and pushing his slash line on the year to .333/.452/.500 through 32 plate appearances with four steals in five attempts, plus six runs and seven RBI. Sierra offers little power -- he made his debut with St. Louis back in 2017 and is still looking for his first big-league homer -- but his speed and willingness to take a walk (5:4 BB:K) could get him looks at the top of manager Don Mattingly's batting order if he keeps producing.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in win Sierra went 1-for-2 with an RBI, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in a 8-2 win over the Braves on Friday.

Impact Sierra is slashing .313/.455/.563 this season, so it's surprising that the Marlins continue to place him at the bottom of the order. The 24-year-old's role is likely to decrease once the team gets a chunk of its guys back from the COVID-19 injured list.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2

Jesus Aguilar drove in three runs, Jon Berti stole home and the NL East-leading Miami Marlins won their long-awaited, coronavirus-delayed home opener, beating the Atlanta Braves 8-...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins finally get to go home after beating Blue Jays 14-11

Magneuris Sierra hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins overcame Toronto’s seven home runs to outlast the Blue Jays 14-11 in the final game of their season-...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Sierra is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami is missing a rash of players due to positive COVID-19 tests, which had allowed Sierra to pick up three straight starts in the outfield before he sat out Saturday's 8-4 loss. Now that he's out of the lineup for a second straight day, Sierra looks like he won't be given a fair shake at a full-time role while the Marlins wait for other outfield options like Harold Ramirez and Garrett Cooper to return from the COVID-19 injured list.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms

Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelp...

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS