1:28pm: The deal is now official, per a club announcement by the Marlins. 12:27pm: The Marlins are set to acquire first baseman Matt Mervis from the Cubs, according to a report from Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that infielder Vidal Bruján is headed to Chicago in exchange for Mervis’s services. Brujan had been designated for assignment by the … [Read more...] about Cubs, Marlins Swap Matt Mervis, Vidal Brujan
Marlins Sign Freddy Tarnok To Minors Deal
The Marlins have signed right-hander Freddy Tarnok to a minor league deal, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media writes. The contract includes an invitation for Tarnok to attend Miami’s big league Spring Training camp. Tarnok made his MLB debut in the form of a single appearance and two-thirds of an inning for the Braves in 2022, and Atlanta then dealt him that winter as part … [Read more...] about Marlins Sign Freddy Tarnok To Minors Deal
Marlins Notes: Payroll, Alcantara
The rebuilding Marlins have continued to subtract from their big league roster this winter, trading Jake Burger to the Rangers and Jesus Luzardo to the Phillies. Since Burger wasn’t yet arbitration-eligible and Luzardo was projected for a modest $6MM in his second arb year, the trades were more about adding young talent than cutting payroll, yet losing even Luzardo’s estimated … [Read more...] about Marlins Notes: Payroll, Alcantara
Phillies Acquire Jesus Luzardo
The Phillies are acquiring left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Marlins, according to a report from Robert Murray of Fansided. According to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, the Marlins will receive shortstop prospect Starlyn Caba and outfield prospect Emaarion Boyd in the deal. Matt Gelb of The Athletic adds that the Phillies are receiving minor league catcher Paul McIntosh in the … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Jesus Luzardo
Marlins Make Two Additions To Coaching Staff
The Marlins are in the process of filling several vacancies on manager Clayton McCullough’s coaching staff. Earlier this week, they reportedly hired Tyler Smarslok to be their new first base coach. They also promoted Brandon Mann from the position of pitching strategist to bullpen coach. Both moves were reported by Isaac Azout of Fish On First. The team has not yet confirmed … [Read more...] about Marlins Make Two Additions To Coaching Staff