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MAX MEYER #23 - PITCHER - MIAMI MARLINS
3-5 W-L •
1.42 WHIP •
5.68 ERA
3-5 W-L
1.42 WHIP
5.68 ERA
Max Meyer keeps Braves under control in Marlins' victory Max Meyer pitched six impressive innings to help lead the Miami Marlins to a 5-1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday.Meyer...
APRIL 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Marlins prospect Meyer cracks Opening Day rotation JUPITER, Fla. -- The Marlins announced on Saturday that No. 3 prospect Max Meyer will make the Opening Day rotation, putting him in line to...
MARCH 23 • MLB.COM
Sharp in relief outing Monday Meyer gave up one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings while striking out two in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
Impact Entering the game in the fourth inning after Trevor Rogers had delivered three scoreless innings of his own, Meyer tossed 23 of 39 pitches for strikes against a plausible Opening Day lineup for the Mets. With Braxton Garrett and Edward Cabrera both looking at possible IL stints to begin the season due to shoulder issues, the door is open for Meyer to claim a rotation spot, and the 2020 first-round pick has made his case with a 0.00 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through seven spring innings.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to throw off mound Meyer (elbow) will begin a bullpen progression this week, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Making his way back from last August's Tommy John surgery, Meyer has thrown on flat ground without incident and is ready to progress to the bump. It's possible he'll be ready for games by the Arizona Fall League, with the hope that he'll be full-go for the 2024 campaign.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Candidate to pitch in AFL Meyer (elbow) could recover in time to pitch in the Arizona Fall League, Baseball America reports.
Impact He underwent Tommy John surgery last August and is unlikely to be a full-go until October. The AFL runs from early-October through mid-November, so it wouldn't be surprising if Meyer isn't quite ready in time, but he should at least be a full participant in spring training.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing out to 135 feet Meyer (elbow) has extended his flat-ground throwing to 135 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Meyer underwent Tommy John surgery last August and might not appear in any sort of live games in 2023, but he continues to take encouraging steps. The 24-year-old right-hander still ranks as a top-100 prospect through the recovery process and might be a candidate for the Opening Day rotation in Miami next season.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends throwing distance The Marlins announced Monday that Meyer (elbow) has increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 90 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact It's another marginal step forward for Meyer in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, as the right-hander had been limited to playing catch from 75 feet over the past two weeks. Meyer still appears to be at least a couple weeks away from completing his flat-ground throwing progression before he's cleared to start throwing off a mound.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tossing from 75 feet out The Marlins announced Monday that Meyer (elbow) has been cleared to play catch from 75 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Meyer recently appears to have initiated a throwing program after spending the past few months navigating the early stages of his rehab from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent Aug. 9. The Marlins are still developing the 24-year-old right-hander as a starting pitcher, but if he avoids any setbacks while passing through the multiple checkpoints he still needs to clear in his rehab program, he likely won't be available as anything more than a multi-inning reliever in the event he returns from the 60-day injured list before season's end, which is far from a sure thing.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on 60-day IL Meyer (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Impact Meyer required Tommy John surgery last August and probably won't be ready for live action again until the closing weeks of the 2023 regular season.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to throwing Meyer (elbow) said Wednesday he expects to begin a throwing program within the next few weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 23-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in August, so a return to throwing six months later would be an encouraging sign for his recovery timeline. Meyer still faces a lengthy rehab schedule to build back his arm strength, but a return late in the 2023 campaign appears possible, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes Tommy John surgery Meyer (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact With the procedure now behind him, Meyer will begin working his way back from the elbow injury he suffered in late July. It remains to be seen how long he will need to recover, but chances are he will miss most or all of the 2023 campaign.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to 60-day IL Meyer (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Meyer needs Tommy John surgery, and it couldn't have come at a worse time in the calendar, as he may not be ready for game action until after the 2023 season. In the meantime, Trevor Rogers also landed on the shelf with backs spasms so Nick Neidert may be on his way up from Triple-A to join the Marlins' rotation.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Max Meyer to undergo Tommy John surgery CINCINNATI -- Marlins No. 2 prospect Max Meyer will undergo Tommy John surgery, the club announced on Thursday. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will per...
JULY 28, 2022 • MLB.COM
Requires Tommy John surgery Meyer (elbow) underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a tear in his UCL which will require Tommy John surgery, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Meyer exited his second major-league start Saturday due to right elbow discomfort, and the issue will ultimately force him to miss the rest of the 2022 season and most or all of next year. It's a significant blow for the highly-regarded prospect, who posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 58 innings over 12 starts at Triple-A Jacksonville this year prior to making his big-league debut in mid-July.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to injured list Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a sprained right elbow, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact The 23-year-old exited Saturday's start with elbow discomfort during the first inning, and he'll now move to the IL after being diagnosed with a sprain. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it wouldn't be surprising if Meyer is on the shelf beyond the 15-day minimum given it's an elbow issue.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Meyer exits 2nd career start with right elbow discomfort PITTSBURGH -- Max Meyer, one of the Marlins’ most promising prospects, left his second career start with a potentially grim diagnosis. After...
JULY 24, 2022 • MLB.COM
Dealing with elbow discomfort Meyer left Saturday's start versus the Pirates with right elbow discomfort.
Impact After leaving the start against the Pirates in the first inning, it was deemed that Meyer was dealing with right elbow discomfort. The rookie was sidelined earlier this season with ulnar nerve irritation in the same elbow, making the news particularly troublesome for the right-hander. Meyer seems likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list in the coming days.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits start early Meyer exited Saturday's start against the Pirates in the first inning with an undisclosed injury, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Meyer retired the first two batters he faced in the outing, but left the contest after walking Ke'Bryan Hayes and signaling to the dugout. The rookie appears to have been dealing with soreness in his right arm and more information will likely be provided later in the evening. Zach Pop replaced him on the mound and Meyer can be considered day-to-day for now.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in rotation Meyer is listed as the Marlins' scheduled starting pitcher for Saturday's game in Pittsburgh.
Impact The Marlins' decision not to immediately option Meyer to Triple-A Jacksonville following his MLB debut July 16 was a strong indication the right-hander would stick in the rotation coming out of the All-Star break, but now the matter is official. Though he'll get another start Saturday, Meyer may need to deliver better results to build some security in the rotation after he yielded five runs on seven hits -- including two home runs -- and one walk across 5.1 innings in a loss to the Phillies his last time out. Both Edward Cabrera (elbow) and Jesus Luzardo (forearm) are in the midst of rehab assignments and could displace Meyer from the rotation once either pitcher is activated, likely in early August.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yields five runs in debut Meyer (0-1) took the loss against Philadelphia on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk over 5.1 innings He struck out five batters.
Impact Meyer was called up prior to the game to make his big-league debut. The 23-year-old navigated through three scoreless frames before serving up a two-run homer to J.T. Realmuto in the fourth inning. He gave up a solo shot to Rhys Hoskins in the sixth, then watched from the dugout as two more runs were charged to his ledger. Despite the rough debut, Meyer is expected to get additional turns in the rotation following the All-Star break.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contract officially selected Meyer's contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Saturday's start against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Meyer is one of the top pitching prospects in baseball and will make his major-league debut Saturday after he posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 58 innings over 12 starts in Jacksonville to begin the year. It wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander make at least one more turn through the rotation following Saturday's start, particularly if Edward Cabrera (elbow) is unable to return shortly after the All-Star break.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
