MARCH 19, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
MIAMI MARLINS 62-100 · 5TH IN NL EAST
62-100 · 5TH IN NL EAST
Miami Marlins still looking for impact bat, 'but you can't rush it,' GM Kim Ng said Even if there appears to be no movement on the surface, Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng said the team is still pursuing an impact bat t...
Marlins 8, Nationals 3
MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jon Berti - Starting spring opener Berti (concussion) is starting at second base and batting second in Friday's spring game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Berti was sidelined for the final two-plus months of 2021 due to a concussion, but he's good to go entering spring training. The 32-year-old struggled last season prior to the concussion with a .210/.311/.313 slash line, and he should remain in a super-utility role for Miami this season.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yoan López - Claimed by Marlins Lopez was claimed off waivers by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Lopez finds himself on his third organization of the offseason, as he began it with Atlanta before being waived and claimed by the Phillies in November, only to be designated for assignment again this week. The 29-year-old owns a 6.19 ERA in 32 major-league innings over the last two years, so it would hardly be a surprise if he doesn't last long in Miami, either.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Delino DeShields - Signs MiLB deal with Miami DeShields signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Friday.
Impact DeShields became a free agent in October after being designated for assignment by the Reds and refusing an outright assignment to the minors. He appeared in 25 big-league games in 2021 and hit .255/.375/.426 in 58 plate appearances. The 29-year-old will compete with fellow non-roster invitee Roman Quinn for a spot on Miami's Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Monte Harrison - Designated for assignment Harrison was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Harrison was a key piece of the Christian Yelich trade prior to the 2018 season but is now 26 years old and is yet to find success at the big-league level. In a small sample of 62 MLB plate appearances, he's hit .175/.230/.263 with a 46.8 percent strikeout rate. While he still possesses raw power and speed, it's beginning to look like he won't ever make enough contact to carve out a role in the majors, as he also struck out 39.3 percent of the time at the Triple-A level last season.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bleier borrowed Chisholm's chains. Hilarity ensued JUPITER, Fla. -- Ever want to swap styles with a buddy for a day? Wonder what it’s like to spend time in someone else’s … jewelry? The Marli...
MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Alcantara, López go 1-2 in Grapefruit League JUPITER, Fla. -- Even with right-hander Sixto Sánchez’s health uncertain, the Marlins should sport one of the National League’s most talente...
MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Brian Anderson - Could see reps in left field Anderson (shoulder) is willing to play left field this season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact The addition of Joey Wendle to the Marlins lineup creates extra competition for Anderson at third base, but the 28-year-old says he's willing to give left field a try if necessary. "I'm always open to it," said Anderson. "I haven't done it [played outfield] in a couple of years. But the last couple of times that I did it, it helped me out and helped the team out. That's my job now, especially getting a guy like Wendle that can play multiple positions. We've got guys like [Jon] Berti, [Miguel Rojas] [and Jazz Chisholm Jr.] who play multiple positions. So I think we're just going to run the best lineup out there every single day. And if that means I'm in the outfield, then I'm in the outfield." Anderson last saw outfield action in 2019 when he played 55 games in right field, but he's never played left as a professional. Before he plays anywhere, however, he'll have to demonstrate his surgically repaired shoulder is back to 100 percent.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Garrett Cooper - Could be lineup regular in 2022 Cooper is expected to have a regular spot in the Marlins lineup this season, splitting time between first base and DH, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.
Impact Last season, the National League didn't feature the DH, and as a result Cooper ended up seeing significant action in right field as manager Don Mattingly attempted to get his bat into the lineup. That experiment ended in July when he injured his left (non-throwing) elbow and was shut down for the season, but Cooper is healthy to begin spring training, and with the DH available again his defensive duties will be far more limited in 2022. The 31-year-old has a career .282/.354/.453 slash line through 887 plate appearances in the majors, and he could have surprising fantasy value with consistent playing time.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jesús Aguilar - Will see action at DH Aguilar will split his playing time between first base and DH this season, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.
Impact The veteran slugger was stuck at first base for most of 2021 without the DH available in the National League, and the end result was knee inflammation that shut him down in early September and eventually landed Aguilar on the 60-day IL. He's healthy to begin spring training, but rotating him between the two spots should save wear and tear on his knees as well as getting Garrett Cooper's bat into the lineup more often. Even with the early shutdown last year, Aguilar still launched 22 homers with 93 RBI in 131 games, and he'll be a key bat in the heart of the Marlins' order.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roman Quinn - Partaking in workouts Quinn was among the Miami outfielders who was taking reps in center during Wednesday's team workout, signaling that he's made a full recovery after undergoing surgery last June to...
Impact Quinn is attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee after inking a minor-league deal with the Marlins earlier this month. A well-regarded prospect while he was coming up through the Phillies system, Quinn was often plagued by injuries during his tenure in Philadelphia before he was removed from the 40-man roster in November. He saw big-league action in five of the previous six seasons and found his most success on the basepaths, where he went 39 for 47 on stolen-base attempts.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Versatile group: Anderson could try hand at left field JUPITER, Fla. -- While the Marlins try to acquire another bat to bolster their lineup, manager Don Mattingly provided a glimpse of the outfi...
MARCH 15, 2022 • MLB.COM
Sixto shut down; Marlins 'to monitor the situation' JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins right-hander Sixto Sánchez has been shut down from throwing, general manager Kim Ng announced on Monday morning....
MARCH 14, 2022 • MLB.COM
Sixto Sánchez - Shut down from throwing Sanchez (shoulder) has been shut down to begin spring training, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.
Impact A recent MRI on Sanchez's shoulder came back clean, but he's still feeling discomfort in his shoulder after undergoing surgery last July. With no timetable for his return to a mound, it's tough to judge how much Sanchez will be able to contribute for the Marlins in 2022, but the club will be cautious with a pitcher it still views as a potential rotation cornerstone if he can make a full recovery.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'We can compete:' Marlins, without Jeter, open spring camp
The Miami Marlins have moneyMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shawn Armstrong - Invited to big-league camp Armstrong signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Sunday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Impact Armstrong made 31 relief appearances for the Rays and Orioles last year and posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 36 innings. The right-hander will compete for a spot in the Marlins' bullpen ahead of Opening Day in 2022.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Willians Astudillo - Lands with Marlins Astudillo signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Sunday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Impact Astudillo appeared in a career-high 73 games with the Twins in 2021 and hit .236 with seven home runs, 21 RBI and 17 runs. He's made appearances in the majors in each of the last four seasons and will presumably compete for a roster spot during big-league spring training in 2022.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Marlins Sign Roman Quinn to Minor League Deal Philadelphia Phillies NL East adversary Miami Marlins have signed outfielder Roman Quinn to a minor league deal. Will he now plague the Phil...
MARCH 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Roman Quinn - Signs minor-league deal Quinn (Achilles) signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Saturday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Impact Quinn underwent surgery in early June to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon and was designated for assignment by the Phillies in late November. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for game action to begin the 2022 campaign, but he'll be invited to major-league spring training. Even if he joins the big-league club at some point in 2022, he'll likely serve in a depth role in the outfield.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Marlins single-game tickets now available Following the conclusion of MLB’s lockout on Thursday, the Miami Marlins will soon be back on the diamond, with single-game tickets now avai...
MARCH 11, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
MLB tiers: Where every team stands as the Hot Stove reheats
As MLB free agency finally resumes, Jordan Shusterman looks at where every team stands based on what it has (or hasn't) done.MARCH 10, 2022
Jeff Brigham - Healthy after two lost seasons Brigham made a 20-pitch appearance Thursday in a game against Nationals farmhands during the Marlins' minor-league camp, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.
Impact Frisaro notes that the outing was Brigham's first game action of any kind since July 26, 2020, when he made a one-inning appearance with the Marlins during the pandemic-shortened campaign. Since then, Brigham had been shut down with a nerve issue in his right biceps that prevented him from pitching at any level in 2021. Miami outrighted Brigham off its 40-man roster in October, but he rejoined the organization on a minor-league deal this winter and looks set to open the campaign with Triple-A Jacksonville.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How to rebuild in MLB: Orioles, Pirates, Rangers following these steps
From tearing it all down to finally contending again, Jordan Shusterman breaks down the process of rebuilding a baseball team.MARCH 9, 2022
Marlins hire one of their new TV analysts. Insight on Jeter departure and a Sixto update J.P. Arencibia, a former big-leaguer who has impressed the Marlins and local Bally Sports executives with his broadcast work, has agreed to...
MARCH 4, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
