MIAMI MARLINS NEWS

Jorge Alfaro - Heads to bench Alfaro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact After striking out in all four of his plate appearances in Tuesday's 4-3 loss, Alfaro will get a day off to clear his head. Sandy Leon will draw the start behind the dish, but Alfaro still appears locked in as Miami's No.1 catcher. Alfaro had caught all but one of the Marlins' previous 11 contests.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rojas - Cleared to start Wednesday Rojas (illness) will start at shortstop and bat fifth Wednesday against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas was withheld from the lineup Tuesday while he was feeling under the weather, but the day off was apparently all he needed to recover. Luis Marte will return to a bench role after starting for Rojas on Tuesday.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sandy León - Picking up rare start Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Leon will catch for starting pitcher Jordan Holloway in Wednesday's game at Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Leon will crack the starting nine for only the second time in 12 games. Jorge Alfaro is locked in as the Marlins' clear top catcher, and opportunities will likely remain few and far between for Leon while Alfaro is healthy.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays acquire OF Dickerson, RHP Cimber from Marlins The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired injured outfielder Corey Dickerson and right-handed reliever Adam Cimber in a trade with the Miami Marli...

JUNE 30, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jorge Alfaro - Dons golden sombrero Alfaro went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact The catcher is once again struggling to make consistent contact. Alfaro is slashing .244/.298/.321 through 23 games in June with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate against only a 2.4 percent walk rate (2:28 BB:K), and his OBP on the month would be even worse were it not for four HBPs. The 28-year-old has remained in the everyday lineup for the Marlins so far, but he could begin to lose playing time to Sandy Leon if he doesn't figure things out at the plate.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Anthony Bender - ERA no longer pristine Bender gave up two runs on one hit and two walks in an inning of relief during Tuesday's loss to the Phillies. He struck out two.

Impact The earned runs were the first the 26-year-old has allowed in the majors after beginning his career with a 0.00 ERA through his first 21.1 innings. With Adam Cimber now in Toronto, Bender could find himself working in more high-leverage spots, as he has only four holds through 22 appearances despite his impressive numbers.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Holloway - Entering rotation Holloway is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Holloway will enter the rotation as a replacement for Cody Poteet (knee), who was placed on the injured list Monday. Though he hasn't worked past the fourth inning in any of his eight appearances (two starts) with Miami this season, Holloway shouldn't face any major restrictions with his pitch count after he worked 5.2 frames for Triple-A Jacksonville in his most recent outing June 22.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Rogers - Whiffs nine in loss Rogers (7-5) was charged with the loss against the Phillies on Tuesday after allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out nine across 5.2 innings.

Impact After giving up an RBI single to Andrew McCutchen in the first inning, Rogers blanked the Phillies steadily until the sixth. Although the southpaw opened the frame with a pair of strikeouts against Bryce Harper and McCutchen, the next batter proved to be his final of the night as Rhys Hoskins swatted a solo home run on his 99th pitch. The 23-year-old left the game in line for the loss and never received enough run support from his teammates. Rogers has uncharacteristically failed to pitch at least six innings for two straight starts. He'll look to shake things off during his next projected outing Sunday at Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Duvall - Homers in loss Duvall went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact With the Marlins trailing in the ninth inning, Duvall helped spark a rally by taking Jose Alvarado deep with a 415-footer. It was the team-leading 17th long ball of the season for the 32-year-old, whose streaky month has lowered his slash line to .216/.265/.461.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montoyo on trade with Marlins ' 06/29/2021 Charlie Montoyo discusses the Blue Jays acquiring Adam Cimber and Corey Dickerson and what each addition can bring to the club

JUNE 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Vince Velasquez goes 7 strong, bullpen finally comes through as Phillies take series opener against Marlins Vince Velasquez tossed a two-hitter over seven innings, Rhys Hoskins hit a solo homer and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 4-3 victor...

JUNE 30, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Rogers caps solid June, but Marlins fall PHILADELPHIA -- Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers capped another solid month and Adam Duvall homered in the ninth, but a late rally against...

JUNE 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brian Anderson - Ramping up baseball activities Anderson (shoulder) has been participating in defensive drills and taking soft toss, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Anderson taking soft is the first word of the third baseman taking swings since landing on the injured list with left shoulder subluxation in late May. Anderson won't be eligible to come off the 60-day IL until July 27, but he could potentially go on a rehab assignment earlier in July.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who has the edge for Rookies of the Year? This edition of the Rookie Power Rankings is nothing if not stable. Nine of the 10 members from the last RPR two weeks ago, including each o...

JUNE 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Miguel Rojas - Dealing with illness Rojas is sitting for Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to cold-like symptoms, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact It's unclear how severe Rojas' symptoms are, and whether he's available off the bench Tuesday. More details about his condition figure to become available following the game or on Wednesday.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three thoughts on the Blue Jays' trade with the Marlins and what reliever Adam Cimber brings Cimber, 30, has a funky sidearm delivery and is having a solid season, with a 2.88 ERA in 33 appearances.

JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Miguel Rojas - Sits Tuesday Rojas is not starting Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Rojas has hit .167 with a homer and five RBI since returning from the injured list June 18. Luis Marte will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's series opener.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Guzman - On brink of rehab assignment Guzman (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A New Orleans this week, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Guzman has been working his way back from elbow inflammation that initially arose during spring training. He most recently threw approximately five innings in a simulated game last Thursday, which appears to have gone well, as he'll now head to New Orleans on a rehab stint. Guzman will likely stay in Triple-A when the rehab assignment expires, though where he ends up will likely depend on the state of the Miami starting rotation.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Okert - Called up by Marlins The Marlins recalled Okert from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The lefty reliever has impressed at Triple-A this season, pitching to a 1.80 ERA in 20 innings while striking out 29 batters and walking just one. Further, Okert yielded just one home run in his 15 appearances. He last appeared in the MLB in 2018, when he pitched seven games for the Giants and had a 1.23 ERA.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Holloway - Joins big-league squad The Marlins recalled Holloway from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Among others, Holloway will be called upon to fill the innings void left by Cody Poteet (knee), whom the Marlins placed on the injured list. Before suffering a groin injury in late May, Holloway posted a 2.55 ERA in 17.2 big-league innings, which he pitched as both a starter and reliever. It's unclear whether the righty will start games for the Marlins this time around, but he has built up for longer outings during his recent stint at Triple-A.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sixto Sánchez - Still throwing from 120 feet Sanchez (shoulder) continues to throw from 120 feet, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact One week after the righty extended his throwing to 120 feet, he doesn't appear to have made any further progress, at least in terms of throwing distance, as he works his way back from right shoulder inflammation. At this pace, Sanchez may not be ready to return until after the currently-indecisive Marlins choose whether to be sellers at the trade deadline. The team figures to be careful with timing Sanchez's return, but especially so if they're not contenders later in the summer.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays acquire Corey Dickerson in trade with Marlins In the first of what could be many trades over the next 30 days, the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins strike first. Outfielder Corey Dick...

JUNE 29, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Blue Jays News: Toronto Trades for Corey Dickerson The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly traded for Corey Dickerson from the Miami Marlins in exchange for Joe Panik.

JUNE 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM