MIAMI MARLINS NEWS

Garrett Cooper - Seizes full-time role Cooper will start at first base and bat third in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Cooper had already been benefiting from more playing time with the recent trade of Corey Dickerson to the Blue Jays, but Jesus Sanchez's move to the COVID-19-related injured list Friday has opened up a full-time role for the 30-year-old. Though he'll be filling in for a resting Jesus Aguilar in the series finale, Cooper should see most of his starts in the corner outfield until Sanchez returns. Cooper has arguably been Miami's top hitter in July with a .394/.545/.697 slash line, three home runs and a stolen base in 12 games on the month.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Aguilar - Takes seat Sunday Aguilar is not starting Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The 31-year-old went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's game that was concluded Sunday afternoon. Aguilar is now hitting .356 with five homers and 17 RBI since the start of July. Garrett Cooper will start at first base, with Jon Berti shifting to left field.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto powers Phils over Marlins to finish suspended game

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JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braxton Garrett - Starting series finale The Marlins promoted Garrett from Triple-A Jacksonville and will have him start Sunday's series finale against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact An injury-plagued Miami rotation took another hit earlier this weekend when Pablo Lopez (shoulder) hit the shelf, so Garrett could be in store for additional starts beyond Sunday, regardless of how he fares versus Philadelphia. Garrett was lit up for seven runs on 15 hits and five walks across 11.1 innings in his three other appearances at the big-league level in 2021, but he's been a more reliable performer over a larger sample of 10 starts at Triple-A (4.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 8.6 K/9).

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Marlins to take on Phillies on the road

The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Thompson - Works four innings Thompson (illness) allowed two unearned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over four innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia on Saturday. The game was suspe...

Impact The right-hander had some trouble in the first inning, yielding runs on a sacrifice fly by Andrew McCutchen and an RBI double by Rhys Hoskins. Thompson was taken off the hook when Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to tie the game before rain in Philadelphia forced extra innings to be played Sunday. Thompson has a 1.93 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 33:9 K:BB through 28 innings this year. He lines up for a tough matchup in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next weekend's four-game series versus San Diego.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins-Phillies game suspended in 10th inning due to rain

The game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night was suspended due to rain with no outs in the top of the 10th inning

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bulk role unlocked strike-thrower in Holloway PHILADELPHIA -- Jordan Holloway says the key to his historic run out of the Miami bullpen recently isn't a matter of his role -- he's simply...

JULY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Jordan Holloway - Heads back to minors Holloway was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.

Impact Holloway served as the extra man for Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies and impressed as the bulk reliever for the nightcap, tossing five scoreless innings. The 25-year-old now owns a 3.00 ERA in 30 major-league frames this season, so he may not have to wait too long for his next opportunity.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Curtiss - Activated from IL Curtiss (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Fish Stripes reports.

Impact He struck out two in one inning during his lone rehab appearance and will take the place of Pablo Lopez (rotator cuff strain). Curtiss should work in mid-leverage situations.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro - Out of lineup Alfaro will sit Saturday against the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact Alfaro has been in a big slump over his last 10 games, striking out 16 times while recording just two hits. Sandy Leon will start behind the plate in his absence.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo López - To IL shoulder injury Lopez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right rotator cuff strain, Fish Stripes reports.

Impact This is hardly ideal, as Lopez had been pitching better than ever lately, striking out 33 over his last 23 innings. The Marlins' rotation has been hit hard by injuries, and perhaps this will lead to the promotion of Edward Cabrera or Braxton Garrett, both of whom have been pitching well at Triple-A. Lopez is without a timetable to return.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

marlins7-18-21 The blows keep coming for the Miami Marlins as they try desperately to fight their way back into contention before the trade deadline.

JULY 17, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Marlins vs Phillies Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies. Marlins vs Phillies Prediction and Pick To...

JULY 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Jordan Holloway - Tosses five shutout innings Holloway (2-2) struck out six and walked two over five scoreless innings as he picked up the win over the Phillies in the second game of Friday's doubleheader.

Impact Hollway entered to begin the second inning after Ross Detweiler pitched a scoreless first frame and picked up right where he left off. The 25-year-old has now logged back-to-back very impressive bulk relief outings, giving up just two hits and two walks while striking out 12 over 9.1 innings. He was called up as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader and has only made three appearances since May 21, so it's unclear if he'll stick with the team heading into Saturday's game. Holloway now owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 31:17 K:BB over 30 innings.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Detwiler - Tosses scoreless first Detweiler pitched a scoreless first inning, allowing a hit and a walk but striking out two Friday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Detweiler was awarded the start in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. The 35-year-old found himself in some trouble with runners on the corners and two outs but was able to send Didi Gregorious down swinging to get out of the inning. The left-hander owns a 4.19 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB over 34.1 innings and will continue to typically serve as a middle-innings reliever.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starling Marte - Has three-hit day in win Marte went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a two-run homer, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 7-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Marte got the scoring going with a two-run homer off Zach Eflin before he even recorded the first out. He then led off the third with a double and tacked on a run-scoring double in the fourth while also scoring three times himself. Marte is considered to be a popular trade chip for a championship contending team and is helping his case a lot with a slash line of .281/.387/.442 with seven homers, 21 RBI, 47 runs scored, 17 stolen bases and a 29:53 BB:K over 236 plate appearances.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Aguilar - Homers Friday Aguilar went 3-for-3 with a home run and a four RBI in Friday's 7-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Aguilar was hitless in the first game of the day but came alive during the twin bill. He delivered a run-scoring single in the third and then sent out a three-run blast in the fourth to make it a 7-0 ballgame. The 31-year-old slugger has now hit homers and put up four RBI in two of his last three games. For the year he's slashing .273/.335/.480 with 16 homers, 66 RBI, 30 runs scored and a 29:61 BB:K over 343 plate appearances.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Velasquez expected to start as Phillies host the Marlins

The Phillies are expected to send Vince Velasquez to the mound Saturday and the Marlins will give Zach Thompson the start

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Rojas - Productive in twin bill Rojas went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. He went 2-for-4 with a double in the nightcap.

Impact All three of Rojas' hits during the matinee came off southpaw Matt Moore. Rojas came into the game hitting .338/.420/.481 against opposite-handed pitchers. He is a nice streaming option in leagues with daily moves when the Marlins face a southpaw.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sandy Alcantara - Short start vs. Phillies Alcantara (5-9) gave up five runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. H...

Impact All three runs came in the first inning. Bryce Harper doubled with two outs, the next two batters walked and Travis Jankowski hit a broken-bat, bases-clearing double just inside the first-base bag. Alcantara needed 80 pitches to get through the three frames. This was his second-shortest start of the year, and it only raised his ERA to 3.23. Alcantara tentatively lines up to start Wednesday in Washington.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marte, Aguilar go yard as Marlins earn split PHILADELPHIA -- Starling Marte figures to be one of the hottest names in baseball over the next two weeks leading up to the July 30 Trade De...

JULY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

The good, bad and ugly from Marlins' doubleheader split in Philly with deadline looming It was already the time for urgency for the Miami Marlins. Don Mattingly was straightforward about that before they started the second half...

JULY 17, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Jorge Alfaro - On bench for nightcap Alfaro isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Alfaro struck out in each of his three at-bats in the first game of Friday's twin bill. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE