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Johan Quezada - Contract selected by MIAQuezada had his contract selected by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactQuezada will join the Marlins' bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener against the Cubs after posting a strong 2.35 ERA over 7.2 innings this season between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Jacksonville. The 28-year-old right-hander figures to operate in middle relief.

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Devin Smeltzer - Designated for assignmentSmeltzer was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactJohan Quezada will join the club in a corresponding move. Smeltzer, 27, had struggled to a 6.75 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 12 innings of work this season with Miami after showing pretty well in a swingman role last year with the Twins. He could draw interest on waivers.

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Jesús Sánchez - Third straight startSanchez is making his third straight start Friday as the Marlins take on the Cubs, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

ImpactSanchez hit his first home run of the season Wednesday and had another hit Thursday to earn a third straight start. He and his teammates will be going up against Marcus Stroman.

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Jacob Stallings - Day off FridayStallings is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

ImpactStallings will take a seat as the Marlins elect to have Nick Fortes catch for Jesus Luzardo, who's on the mound Friday. Stallings has gone 0-for-10 over his last three starts, so he'll hope the day off will help him get right from the plate.

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Bryan De La Cruz - Not starting FridayDe La Cruz isn't staring Friday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactCurrently in the midst of a 1-for-16 stretch at the plate over his last four games, De La Cruz will get a day off Friday. Jesus Sanchez will take his place in left field and bat seventh.

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Sam Hilliard - Sitting versus leftyHilliard isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

ImpactWith the left-handed David Peterson set to start on the mound Friday for New York, Hilliard will retreat to the bench. Kevin Pillar will take over in left field and bat eighth.

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A.J. Puk - Earns second winPuk (2-0) earned the win in Thursday's 5-4 win over Atlanta, striking out one in a clean inning.

ImpactThe Marlins brought Puk in the eighth inning down 4-0, looking to keep their closer fresh as he hadn't pitched since Saturday. However, Puk would end up with the win as the Marlins rallied for five runs in the bottom half of the frame. The 28-year-old left-hander has been solid early in the season, allowing just one run in 10 innings while going 4-for-4 in save chances with a 0.80 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB. Puk seems to have solidified the closing role in Miami and should be a decent source of saves moving forward.

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