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The Miami Marlins have designated catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment after acquiring him this past offseason. In his place, they have called up catcher Ali Sanchez from Triple-A Jacksonville. Bethancourt is in his 11th season in the majors (first with the Marlins). He was acquired by the Fish in the offseason from the Cleveland Guardians. At the time, it seemed that … [Read more...] about Marlins DFA Veteran Catcher Due to Low Offensive Output

The Miami Marlins #5 prospect center fielder Dillon Head is scheduled for season-ending hip surgery on June 21. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports that Head will require a left femoral acetabular impingement procedure. The centerfielder was the headline of the San Diego Padres package sent to the Marlins in exchange for all-star 2B Luis Arraez. Since being acquired on May … [Read more...] about Marlins #5 Prospect To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo is expected to be traded at this year’s trade deadline, drawing interest from two divisional rivals. Luzardo has heard his name bounced around the rumor mill as a possible trade candidate for the past year. Yet, the 26-year-old left-hander takes the mound in a Marlins uniform every fifth day. The Marlins are sitting at the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Divisional Rivals Vying For Marlins Left-Hander

On its surface, this weekend’s series between the Miami Marlins and Cleveland Guardians features a good team versus a bad team. However, Friday appeared to be the first time Tim Anderson and José Ramírez competed against each other since last year’s infamous brawl in Cleveland. Unfortunately, the matchup will have to wait as the Marlins placed Anderson on the bereavement list … [Read more...] about Miami Marlins Roster Moves Leave Fans Waiting for a Volatile Meeting

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Miami Marlins will designate veteran outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment. Garcia has been with the Marlins since 2021 and is in the third year of a 4-year/$53M deal. He is currently rehabbing from a hamstring injury. The Marlins acquired Garcia with the hopes he would become a utility powerhouse. Unfortunately, he did not live … [Read more...] about Miami Marlins DFA Struggling Outfielder