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5 realistic relievers for Marlins to target in free agency With the Marlins expected to go after a high-leverage arm this offseason per multiple reports, here are some options available to them on the free agent market.

With the Marlins expected to go after a high-leverage arm this offseason per multiple reports, here are some options available to them on the free agent market. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

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The 2026 Marlins Opening Day roster locks draft results, including first-round picks Kyle Stowers, Jakob Marsee and Otto Lopez

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An annual tradition entering the Marlins offseason, we took turns drafting players who we expect to make the Opening Day active roster.

Accounting for potential trades, injuries, 40-man spots, minor league options...Not as simple as it seems!

Predicting which Marlins players we'll see on Opening Day Before the Marlins offseason fully begins, Kevin, Isaac and Ely analyze which players are best positioned to earn spots on the initial 2026 active roster.

Before the Marlins offseason fully begins, Kevin, Isaac and Ely analyze which players are best positioned to earn spots on the initial 2026 active roster. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Should the Marlins entertain a reunion with Luis Arraez? Luis Arraez has fallen off since his 2023 All-Star season, but he's still a unique hitter with a lot of first base experience. Any chance he comes back to Miami on a short-term deal?

Luis Arraez has fallen off since his 2023 All-Star season, but he's still a unique hitter with a lot of first base experience. Any chance he comes back to Miami on a short-term deal? #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Marlins expected to non-tender Andrew Nardi, Jesús Tinoco After being injured for the entire 2025 season, Andrew Nardi does not appear to be in the Marlins' future plans.

After being injured for the entire 2025 season, Andrew Nardi does not appear to be in the Marlins' future plans. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Javier Sanoja wins Gold Glove as National League's top utility player The most versatile Marlins player of 2025, Javier Sanoja, snapped the franchise's NL Gold Glove drought, while pitching prospect Robby Snelling won an award of his own on the minor league side.

The most versatile Marlins player of 2025, Javier Sanoja, snapped the franchise's NL Gold Glove drought, while pitching prospect Robby Snelling won an award of his own on the minor league side. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Marlins promote Gabe Kapler to general manager Entering their third season with the Marlins organization, executives Gabe Kapler, Frankie Piliere and Vinesh Kanthan are each receiving new titles.

Entering their third season with the Marlins organization, executives Gabe Kapler, Frankie Piliere and Vinesh Kanthan are each receiving new titles. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Marlins add Chris Hess, Corbin Day to staff as assistant hitting coaches The Marlins have hired two young assistant hitting coaches to join their major league staff ahead of the 2026 season.

The Marlins have hired two young assistant hitting coaches to join their major league staff ahead of the 2026 season. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Marlins lose homegrown players Troy Johnston, George Soriano to waiver claims The Marlins announced seven moves on Wednesday to get their 40-man roster back in order entering the offseason. They lost a couple very familiar faces in the process.

The Marlins announced seven moves on Wednesday to get their 40-man roster back in order entering the offseason. They lost a couple very familiar faces in the process. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Griffin Conine on injury comeback, 'stark differences' between old and new Marlins Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine sits down with Kevin and Isaac for an extended conversation about his baseball career.

Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine sits down with Kevin and Isaac for an extended conversation about his baseball career. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

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We've got a great interview with Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine!

From the perspective of a player who's been in the organization since 2020, he explains that the current infrastructure is "light-years ahead of where we were back then."

Video: Griffin Conine on What It's Like Playing, Living in the DR as an American Entering the final week of his Dominican Winter League stint, Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine speaks with Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout about his unique experience playing with Tigres del Licey.

Entering the final week of his Dominican Winter League stint, Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine speaks with Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout about his unique experience playing with Tigres del Licey. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Acquiring a good first baseman should be at the top of the Marlins' offseason to-do list

Should Marlins try to sign former Rays closer Pete Fairbanks? Could we see yet another reunion between Peter Bendix and one of the players he worked with in Tampa Bay?

Could we see yet another reunion between Peter Bendix and one of the players he worked with in Tampa Bay? #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

10 minor league free agents who could help 2026 Marlins Bounce-back candidates and potential diamonds in the rough we'd like to see as NRIs at Marlins spring training.

Bounce-back candidates and potential diamonds in the rough we'd like to see as NRIs at Marlins spring training. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol

Vintage Sandy Alcantara shows up in Marlins one-run win Sandy enjoyed his best start of the 2025 season, throwing six shutout frames against the Pirates.

Vintage Sandy Alcantara shows up in Marlins one-run win 🐴

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Full breakdown of Eury Pérez's 2025 debut For the first time since September 20, 2023, Eury Pérez took the mound for the Marlins. He showed some signs of his former self, but the game got away from him during an ugly third inning.

Full breakdown of Eury Pérez's 2025 debut

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By 'filling up the zone,' Janson Junk off to great start with Marlins Dating back to spring training, Junk has looked like a better version of the pitcher who previously struggled in the majors. Here's why he has limited opponents to only two runs in 13 innings since be...

By 'filling up the zone,' Janson Junk off to great start with Marlins

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Alcantara bounces back, but Marlins drop series to MLB's worst team Alcantara matched his longest start of the season and did it efficiently on only 70 pitches, but the Marlins lost another close game to the Rockies.

Sandy Alcantara bounces back, but Marlins drop series to MLB's worst team

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Eury Pérez to make final rehab start Tuesday, likely to face Pirates in 2025 Marlins debut Eury Perez's minor league rehab assignment is scheduled to come to an end after eight outings. If all goes according to plan, he'll rejoin the Marlins rotation during their next road trip.

Eury Pérez to make final rehab start tomorrow, which would line him up to face the Pirates next week in his 2025 Marlins debut

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Edwards, Hicks discuss Marlins infield defense realignment Xavier Edwards had played all of his defensive innings at shortstop this season and Liam Hicks was being used only at catcher. Both of them started at different positions on Sunday.

Edwards, Hicks discuss Marlins infield defense realignment

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Marlins DFA Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon in big wave of roster moves Mervis had struggled at the plate for an extended period, while Simon committed three errors in his most recent game.

Marlins DFA Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon in big wave of roster moves

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Marlins collapse against Padres behind Ronny Simon's errors, Max Meyer's struggles The Marlins immediately took a 6-0 lead, but then never scored again. Their second baseman and starting pitcher had especially rough nights.

Marlins collapse against Padres behind Ronny Simon's errors, Max Meyer's struggles

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Sources: Cuban outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. has been called up to the Big Leagues by the Miami Marlins.

He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.

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Marlins blow 3-0 lead, walked off by San Diego Padres The Marlins got another quality starting pitching performance, but Ryan Weathers did not receive enough help from the rest of the roster in the extra-inning loss.

The Marlins got another quality starting pitching performance, but Ryan Weathers did not receive enough help from the rest of the roster in the extra-inning loss.

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Marlins to call up Victor Mesa Jr. The 2018 international signing is getting the call-up to the Majors and scheduled to be in Tuesday's Marlins lineup.

Marlins to call up Victor Mesa Jr.

Marlins injury updates: Deyvison De Los Santos suffers quad strain, Victor Mesa Jr. reinstated from IL Victor Mesa Jr. is back in action for the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, but Deyvison De Los Santos will miss some time.

Victor Mesa Jr. is back in action for the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, but Deyvison De Los Santos will miss some time. First IL stint of De Los Santos' professional career.

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Marlins' two-out offense continues to thrive in rare Citrus Series win The Marlins have not beaten their in-state rivals in a season series since 2018. They got things started on the right foot on Friday.

The Marlins have not beaten their in-state rivals in a season series since 2018. They got things started on the right foot on Friday.

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