MIAMI MARLINS NEWS

Brian Anderson - Still not swinging Anderson (shoulder) has yet to begin hitting, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Reports from early last week indicated that Anderson was on the verge of starting his hitting progression, but he's still yet to take that step. He was expected to miss several weeks when he landed on the injured list with a left shoulder subluxation in late May, but it remains unclear exactly when the Marlins expect him back.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rojas - Return possible this weekend Manager Don Mattingly said the Marlins hope Rojas (finger) will be activated this weekend during the three-game series against the Cubs, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The veteran shortstop began a rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Jacksonville, so a weekend return would provide him a few games in the minors before being activated. Rojas landed on the shelf with a dislocated and fractured left index finger May 28 and it appears he's set to be activated after missing about three weeks.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

José Devers - Placed on injured list Devers hit the injured list with right shoulder discomfort Monday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The injury forced Devers to exit in the fourth inning of Sunday's game against Atlanta and will now shut him down for at least 10 days. Whether or not he's in contention to return when first eligible is not yet clear. He wasn't filling a significant role for the Marlins, starting just two of the last eight games, so his absence is unlikely to significantly shake up the team's depth chart.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Players of the Week: Stassi, Starling Marte Angels catcher Max Stassi and Marlins center fielder Starling Marte on Monday were named the Players of the Week presented by Chevrolet. Sta...

JUNE 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Eric Stout - Joins Miami on MiLB deal Stout signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on June 9 and was assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Impact After becoming a free agent following the 2019 season, Stout had spent the last year and a half in the independent ranks before landing with the Marlins. He'll look to impress at Jacksonville with the hope of earning his first call-up to the big leagues since 2018. He made three relief appearances for the Royals that season, giving up six earned runs over 2.1 innings.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Power Rankings: Rays tighten grip at the top, and Giants, Dodgers and Padres sit in top 10

In Ben Verlander's latest power rankings, the Rays stayed put at No. 1, while the three NL West powers sit in the top six

JUNE 14, 2021

As Marlins’ Victor Mesa Jr. makes strides, his drive to succeed shows on and off the field Victor Mesa Jr.’s first at-bat of the week exemplified what the Miami Marlins hope to see from and what the 19-year-old outfielder wants to...

JUNE 14, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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

JUNE 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Zach Pop - Learning process continues Pop gave up a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings Sunday without striking out a batter in a loss to Atlanta.

Impact The right-hander had been having a rough June, getting tagged for nine runs (eight earned) in his first three appearances of the month, but Pop was able to find his footing Sunday. The Rule 5 pick is averaging 95.3 mph with his fastball this year and has a solid 24.5 percent strikeout rate and 7.1 percent walk rate through his first 21.2 big-league innings, but his 6.65 ERA reflects stretches when he's been very hittable, and the Marlins aren't likely to use him in high-leverage spots any time soon.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis hosts Miami following Martinez's strong outing

St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Carlos Martinez

JUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Rojas - Starting rehab assignment Rojas (finger) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Jacksonville, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas didn't get the chance to play after Sunday's contest was postponed due to inclement weather, and with Jacksonville off the schedule until Tuesday, the Marlins could look to reassign him to a different affiliate to get in some action. In any case, the fact that he's now beginning a rehab assignment suggests that Rojas' return to the big-league roster is imminent, with his activation from the 10-day injured list likely to come later this week. Once reinstated, Rojas will likely take over as the Marlins' everyday shortstop, with rookie Jazz Chisholm moving back to second base.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Garrett - Gets second start Garrett is slated to start Monday's game against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Impact Despite displaying shaky control (three walks in four innings) in his first start of the season Wednesday in Miami versus the Rockies, Garrett will get another turn through the rotation. The Marlins' lack of healthy starting pitchers more than anything is allowing Garrett to stick in the rotation for the time being, but he could be at risk of losing his spot soon with Cody Poteet (knee) having resumed a throwing program since being placed on the injured list June 5.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro - Two singles in return Alfaro (elbow) went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Sunday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta.

Impact After a one-game absence with a bruised elbow, Alfaro showed no ill effects. The catcher is slashing .272/.330/.383 with two home runs, nine RBI, six runs scored and three stolen bases across 88 plate appearances. Going forward, he should see the bulk of the playing time behind the dish.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starling Marte - Drives in three Sunday Marte went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta.

Impact The outfielder got Miami on the board with an RBI single in the fifth inning, then scored on a wild pitch. In the seventh, he knocked in two more runs with another single. The 32-year-old has four multi-hit efforts in his last seven games, going 14-for-28 (.500) in that span. He's slashing .348/.439/.563 with five hoem runs, 15 RBI, 26 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 132 plate appearances.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo López - Lasts three innings in loss Lopez (2-4) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts in three innings, taking the loss versus Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Lopez allowed three of his hits and both walks, as well as a hit batter, in the first inning alone, which saw Atlanta jump out to a three-run lead. Austin Riley added a solo home run in the third inning. Sunday's start was the shortest of the year for Lopez, who has been solid more often than not with a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB across 78 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next weekend's road series against the Cubs.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins can’t come back from Lopez’s sloppy first inning as Riley, Braves avoid sweep Braves' Austin Riley reached base five times, going 3 for 3 with a walk and getting hit by a pitch.

JUNE 13, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Corey Dickerson - Removed as precaution Dickerson was removed from Sunday's loss to Atlanta as a precautionary measure due to an apparent injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dickerson left Sunday's game after he landed on first base awkwardly while running out a grounder, but manager Don Mattingly said after the contest that the left fielder is fine. He should be considered day-to-day for now.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riley homers, Smyly wins on birthday, Braves top Marlins 6-4

Austin Riley homered and drove in three runs, Drew Smyly gave up two runs over five innings on his 32nd birthday and the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game slide by beating the Mia...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Devers - Shoulder flares up again Devers was removed prior to the top of fourth inning of Sunday's game against Atlanta with right shoulder discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-1 at the...

Impact Devers may have suffered an aggravation of the injury that has rendered him day-to-day for much of June, so depending on the severity of the setback, a trip to the injured list could be in the forecast. The 21-year-old has played a bit role in the Miami infield since being promoted from Triple-A Jacksonville on May 23, appearing in 13 games while going 9-for-29 (.310 average).

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isan Diaz - Heads to bench Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Diaz will sit for the second time in four games, and his grasp on the everyday role at third base could be loosening amid his ongoing struggles at the plate. Through 10 games in June, Diaz has posted a .576 OPS while striking out in 28.6 percent of his plate appearances.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro - Rejoins lineup Alfaro (elbow) will catch and bat sixth Sunday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro returns to the starting nine after a bruised left elbow kept him out of the lineup for Saturday's 4-2 win. Since coming off the injured list in late May, Alfaro has seized control of the No. 1 catcher role for the Marlins, posting an .851 OPS in his first 15 games back with the big club.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Guilmet - Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Marlins designated Guilmet for assignment Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Guilmet's stint with the Marlins lasted just one day, as he was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday following the placement of pitcher Trevor Rogers on the COVID-19 injured list. With Rogers being reinstated Sunday, Guilmet -- a 33-year-old journeyman reliever who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2018 -- was the most logical candidate to lose a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Rogers - Back from COVID-19 IL The Marlins reinstated Rogers from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact As anticipated, Rogers was deactivated for just one day, implying that he was likely placed on the COVID-19 IL as a precaution while recovering from a vaccine shot. Preston Guilmet was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, clearing the way for Rogers to rejoin the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster. Rogers is on track to make his next start during the Marlins' three-game series in St. Louis that begins Monday.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Marlins

Atlanta will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Braves take on Miami

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewin Díaz - Slugs first big-league homer Diaz launched a pinch-hit solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact His fifth-inning shot off Max Fried proved to be the winning run and was Diaz's first career homer in the majors. The 24-year-old has yet to get a start since his latest promotion, making only four pinch-hit appearances over the last four games, but Saturday's blast might earn him some additional playing time.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE