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Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Thomas White Likely to Miss Rest of Season With Shoulder Capsular Sprain

The Miami Marlins announced on Friday that top left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) will likely miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a left-shoulder capsular sprain, according to Isaac Azout of Fish on First. The timeline for White's return is 12 to 16 weeks. It's another massive blow to the Marlins' farm system, as the team's second-ranked prospect, lefty Robby Snelling (elbow), is also out for the year after having an internal-brace surgery for a torn UCL in his left elbow. The 21-year-old White was likely looking at an MLB promotion in the second half of this year if he hadn't injured his left shoulder. The former 35th overall pick in 2023 went 0-3 with a 4.01 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 35:15 K:BB in 24 2/3 innings across seven starts in the minors with Single-A Jupiter and Triple-A Jacksonville before being placed on the seven-day injured list at the end of May. The Marlins' top two pitching prospects now face major setbacks to their development and probably won't be in play in the big leagues until some point in the second half of the 2027 campaign.

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Karson Milbrandt • SP • Marlins

Will Karson Milbrandt be the Next Marlins Pitching Prospect to Debut?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has pitched extremely well so far this season, and with a recent promotion to Triple-A Jacksonville, the right-hander has put himself in the stash conversation for fantasy. The former third-rounder has pitched to a 1.34 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through nine starts at Double-A, while striking out 38.3 percent of opponents. His 70 strikeouts are second-most for any pitcher in all the minors, and it will be interesting to see how he fares at the minors' highest level. The Marlins' ninth-ranked prospect will get his first opportunity to face stiffer competition on Saturday when he takes the mound for the first time for the Jumbo Shrimp, and if he continues to perform, a major league debut should be in the cards later in the season. The Marlins' rotation depth has taken multiple hits with Janson Junk (shin) and Eury Perez (thigh) recently hitting the injured list, and with prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) also out for the year after making just one MLB start. Top prospect Thomas White (shoulder) remains on the 7-day IL, so Milbrandt's chance may come out of sheer necessity, though he's not currently on the 40-man roster. Either way, his strikeout upside puts him on the fantasy radar, and if he shows well on Saturday, he could quickly become a top pitching stash in redraft leagues.

2 days ago

Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Thomas White Still Worth Stashing Amid Injured List Stint?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) was coming off a stellar 2025 campaign where he posted a 2.31 ERA (2.27 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, and a .172 opponent batting average while striking out 145 batters across 89 2/3 innings of work, which was good for a massive 38.6 percent strikeout rate. Walks have always been a concern, even in 2025 when they reached 13.6 percent, but a 17.0 percent swinging-strike rate while allowing two home runs all season helped limit the potential damage. That is why it was a bit of an eye-opener to see him struggle to a 4.34 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and an opponent batting average of .257, which includes four home runs allowed to begin the Triple-A campaign in 2026. The Marlins' top-ranked prospect has been on the 7-day injured list since May 19, but has no clear timetable to return after Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said last week that White is recovering from "a bit of a shoulder thing." If he can return soon and log a couple of good starts at Triple-A, the southpaw could soon get the call to the majors with the big league rotation desperately in need of reinforcements. Fantasy managers should monitor for any updates, as once the 21-year-old starts pitching again, he'll likely be one of the top pitchers to stash in fantasy leagues.

2 days ago

Deyvison De Los Santos • 1B • Marlins

Deyvison De Los Santos Nearing Return to Majors Following HR Surge in Minors?

Miami Marlins corner infielder Deyvison De Los Santos is seeing the ball well with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp right now and could be on the verge of returning to the big leagues early in June. The 22-year-old Dominican is currently hitting .266 (45-for-169) with six home runs, 30 RBI, 22 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in his 43 games with Jacksonville. He got a cup of coffee with the big-league club back in early April and went 2-for-7 at the plate with a double and three strikeouts in just three games played before being shipped back to the farm. De Los Santos isn't among the Marlins' top-30 prospects at MLB Pipeline, but his impressive raw power and high exit velocities on the farm make him an intriguing dynasty/keeper stash with another MLB call-up likely to come sooner rather than later in 2026. In the last 28 days at Triple-A, De Los Santos is hitting .293 (24-for-82) with two homers and 15 RBI. He can be had in nearly all Yahoo leagues, as he's currently rostered in just 1% of formats.

2 days ago

Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Is Thomas White a Stash Option Without Clear Timetable for Return?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day injured list on May 20 (retroactive to May 19), but has yet to come off the IL and is not listed as the probable starter for any of Triple-A Jacksonville's upcoming games, so a return timetable remains unclear. Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix stated last week that the southpaw was dealing with a "bit of shoulder thing" and that it was not something "particularly concerning," but there has been no update to his status since then. Regardless, assuming it is indeed a minor issue, the team's top-ranked prospect might need a short rehab assignment before rejoining Jacksonville, so a mid-to-late June return seems like the most optimistic scenario for the lefty. The 6-foot-5 hurler was flashing strong strikeout potential before the injury, with a 30.9 percent K% through five Triple-A starts, but the team will likely want to see some improved command upon return from the IL, as he'd walked 15 batters and hit two batters in 18 2/3 innings pitched. With his strikeout upside, though, and the likelihood of a debut by midseason, the 21-year-old will likely be a top pitcher to stash once he returns to the mound in some capacity.

4 days ago

Karson Milbrandt • SP • Marlins

Karson Milbrandt Promoted to Triple-A, Quickly Approaching MLB Debut?

Craig Mish, host of SportsGrid, reported Monday morning that among all the Marlins' recent big-league moves is a significant minor-league note. Top 100 prospect starting pitcher Karson Milbrandt has been elevated to Triple-A Jacksonville. He has been fantastic in Double-A and is one step closer to the big leagues. Milbrandt is a former 2022 third-round pick by the Marlins, and he has been working his way up quickly through the Minors over the past year, with a solid 2025 season across High-A and Double-A, owning a 3.00 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with a 29.0 percent strikeout rate. Fast forward to his time in Double-A this season, and he owns a 1.34 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with a ridiculous 38.3 percent strikeout rate and 19.3 percent SwStr percentage. Milbrandt is an exciting prospect, as his arsenal includes a fastball that has touched 97 mph, and he now has a solid low-80s curveball after moving away from his slider while also improving his changeup. Milbrandt is certainly a prospect to keep your eyes on in redraft formats, while worth a check in your dynasty leagues to see if he's available.

5 days ago

Josh White • RP • Marlins

Marlins to Promote Josh White After Strong Start to Triple-A Season

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Josh White is being recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. White will be taking the roster spot of Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (undisclosed), who is being placed on the 15-day injured list after being scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday. White has been excellent in a bulk relief role at Triple-A so far this season, recording a 4-0 record with a 1.33 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts across 27 innings (17 games). The 25-year-old has worked almost exclusively as a reliever over the past two seasons in the minors, working 94 2/3 innings across 62 appearances since the start of 2025. It's not yet clear what his role in Miami will be, but he could be relied upon as a bulk relief option who comes on behind an opener. If so, White could be a sneaky waiver wire target as a reliever who could pick up wins while helping the ratios of fantasy managers.

6 days ago

Janson Junk • SP • Marlins

Janson Junk Scratched from Start on Sunday, IL Stint Incoming?

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the New York Mets and is being evaluated for a possible trip to the injured list, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Marlins reliever John King will be the opener in Junk's place. It's not yet clear what the injury is for Junk, but it sounds as though he could miss some time. Across 60 innings (11 starts) so far this season, the 30-year-old has recorded a 3-5 record with a 4.80 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts. Junk has done a good job of limiting free passes (5.1% walk rate), but his 16.9% strikeout rate is uninspiring. Should Junk end up on the injured list, Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett could be the favorite to be recalled from Triple-A to rejoin the Miami rotation.

6 days ago

Eury Pérez • SP • Marlins

Eury Perez is Placed on 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. This comes after Perez was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent additional testing, which revealed a right hamstring strain. The team hasn't revealed how long they expect Perez to be out, but hamstring issues often linger. Fantasy managers should expect to be without Perez for at least a few weeks. In a corresponding move, right-hander Josh Ekness has been recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville. It's unclear what the team plans to do with the vacant rotation spot, but that decision should be made soon.

May 29

Agustín Ramírez • C • Marlins

Agustin Ramirez Flashing Five-Category Upside at Triple-A, Emerging as Must-Stash Catcher?

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez continues to swing a hot bat since being sent down to Triple-A, and the bat isn't his only strength. He has also flashed decent power and speed while showcasing above-average defensive skills. Across 16 games at Triple-A this year, Ramirez is slashing .317/.400/.567 with four home runs, five steals, a 10.0% walk rate, a 20.0% strikeout rate, and 154 wRC+. His stats in the majors weren't atrocious, either, as he posted a .663 OPS and 88 wRC+. Defensively, Ramirez has thrown out five of 18 base-stealers for a 27.8% caught stealing rate. It seems like Ramirez will be called back up to the majors soon, and when he does, he could have some immediate fantasy appeal. He's worth stashing ahead of his anticipated promotion. Managers should act fast, because he's rostered in 39% of leagues now, and that percentage will increase going forward.

May 29

Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Is Thomas White Still a Top Stash Target in Standard Leagues?

Miami Marlins top pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day injured list last week. While this significantly decreased his short-term upside, White remains a top pitching prospect to stash, as he still holds a clear path to the majors. Before hitting the minor league injured list, the Marlins demoted Braxton Garrett to Triple-A and placed Robby Snelling on the 60-day injured list, opening up a clear path for their top prospect. While this injury delayed his eventual MLB debut, per reports, the team believes it is not a serious issue and should not keep him on the shelf for long. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status, as a quick return from the injured list could put him immediately at the top of most stash boards. His elite strikeout potential could make him a high-impact option for fantasy as soon as he earns the call.

May 27

Eury Pérez • SP • Marlins

Eury Perez Pulled Early on Wednesday With Hamstring Issue

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (hamstring) was pulled from his start early on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre with a right-hamstring spasm, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Perez was pitching extremely well before exiting, throwing four scoreless innings with three hits allowed, no walks, and a season-high nine strikeouts. He hit 101 mph with his fastball and was having his best start of the year. Perez appeared to injure himself while stretching before going out for the fifth inning, and he looked to be in quite a bit of pain. Fantasy managers should consider him to be day-to-day until we know more, but we wouldn't be surprised if it turns into an injured-list situation. If Perez avoids a serious injury, he's scheduled to toe the rubber next against the division-rival Washington Nationals next Tuesday. The 23-year-old Dominican has electric stuff, but walks have been an issue, as he entered Wednesday's start with a career-high 11.2% walk rate. He also had a 3-6 record with a 4.91 ERA (5.00 FIP), 1.29 WHIP, and 63:28 K:BB in 58 2/3 frames over 11 starts. UPDATE: Perez is headed for further testing on his injured right hamstring.

May 27

Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Is Thomas White Still Worth Stashing Following Shoulder Injury?

Miami Marlins top pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day injured list last week with a shoulder injury. This was a tough blow for the budding ace as he appeared to have a clear path to making his MLB debut in the immediate future, as Robby Snelling was shifted to the 15-day injured list. However, even though this injury hurt his short-term upside, his long-term value remains high, as this shoulder injury is not expected to be overly serious. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status as he could return to the bump before the ned of June, which could keep him in play for a first-half MLB debut. The 21-year-old missed the start of the Triple-A season due to an oblique injury but has been effective when on the mound, striking out 25 hitters over 18 2/3 innings. With a clear path to the majors still in play, White is a viable stash target for those in deeper 12+ team leagues with multiple N/A spots.

May 25

Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Thomas White Dealing With a "Shoulder Thing"

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said on MLB Network Radio on Sunday that left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder), who is currently on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Jacksonville, is dealing with a "bit of a shoulder thing," and that it's not something "particularly concerning." The 21-year-old southpaw, who is considered the club's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, figured to be a candidate to make his major-league debut after fellow lefty prospect Robby Snelling needed elbow surgery and the team demoted lefty Braxton Garrett after a rough two starts in the big-league rotation. However, White is dealing with an injury of his own, although it doesn't figure to keep him out for too long. Before going on the IL at Jacksonville, White had a 4.34 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and nine walks in 18 2/3 innings across five starts. The 6-foot-5, 240-pounder could be the top option for a major-league call-up in Miami once he returns to health in the minors, and he's certainly a stash candidate in deeper leagues.

May 24

Connor Norby • 1B • Marlins

Connor Norby Exits After Getting Hit by a Pitch

Miami Marlins first baseman Connor Norby (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Norby was hit by a pitch on his left elbow during the fourth inning of Sunday's contest. He took his base and played another inning before exiting the contest due to left elbow discomfort. Before leaving, Norby was 0-for-1 at the plate with his lone time reaching base being a hit by pitch. The expectation is that the organization will have Norby undergo further testing. It wouldn't be shocking to see Norby miss a game or two from this issue. Graham Pauley replaced him at first base and could see increased playing time going forward.

May 24

Liam Hicks • C • Marlins

Liam Hicks Hits Two Homers on Saturday to Beat the Mets

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks was the catalyst for the team's offense in Saturday's win over the division-rival New York Mets at Loan Depot Park. Hicks went 2-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs to raise his season average to .279 and his OPS to .842. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger took Mets starter Freddy Peralta deep twice for the first multi-home run game of his young career. The two home runs were Hicks' first since May 7, and he's now hitting .233 (17-for-73) with four long balls, a double, 16 RBI, and six runs scored across 21 games and 82 plate appearances this month. He had gone hitless in each of his last three games, so it was nice to see him break out on Saturday. In his second year in the big leagues, Hicks is breaking out for the Fish, hitting .279 (46-for-165) overall with 11 round-trippers, 44 RBI, 24 runs, and a steal in 50 games played. He also has a .339 on-base percentage, .503 slugging percentage, and .842 OPS. Hicks is rostered in 81% of Yahoo leagues.

May 24

Max Meyer • SP • Marlins

Max Meyer is Must-Add During Hot Stretch

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer is beginning to open eyes with the way he has been pitching on the mound lately. Over the last five starts, Meyer has allowed zero earned runs in three of those contests. During that span, Meyer has also struck out five or more batters in every start. The right-hander has looked great with a 2.85 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts through 10 starts this season. The potential has always been there with Meyer being taken in the first-round from the 2020 Draft. He appears to be putting it all together at the big league level now. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and scoop up Meyer if he's available.

May 22

Robby Snelling • SP • Marlins

Robby Snelling Undergoes Internal-Brace Procedure on his Left Elbow

The Miami Marlins announced that left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) had a left-elbow UCL repair with an internal brace on Friday, which was performed by Dr. Keith Meister. The timeline for Snelling's return to play is 10 to 12 months. Initial reports suggested that Snelling would undergo Tommy John surgery. Although Snelling will still miss the rest of the 2026 season and most likely half of next year, the internal-brace procedure should allow him to return on the early side of that timeline in 2027. The 22-year-old is considered Miami's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he'll have to wait until late next season to potentially make his return to the major-league starting rotation. The former first-rounder in 2022 by the San Diego Padres made his big-league debut on May 8 against the Washington Nationals and allowed three earned runs in five innings with four walks and two strikeouts before landing on the injured list. Snelling development will be on pause, but he's still a stash candidate in deep dynasty/keeper formats.

May 22

Kyle Stowers • LF • Marlins

Kyle Stowers Extends Hitting Streak to Five Games With Two-Homer Performance

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers extended his hitting streak to five games in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the division-rival Atlanta Braves by going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs to boost his season average to .228 and his OPS to .694. It was Stowers' first multi-homer game of the 2026 campaign after he did it an astonishing five times during his breakout 2025 season. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has gone 6-for-18 (.333) with two homers, a double, five RBI, and five runs scored during his current five-game hitting streak, and fantasy managers are really hoping that this is the start of Stowers hitting more like he did last season. So far in his second full season in Miami, the former second-rounder of the Baltimore Orioles in 2019 out of Stanford has struggled to a .228/.328/.366 slash line with a .694 OPS, only three home runs, eight RBI, 15 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 101 at-bats.

May 22

Robby Snelling • SP • Marlins

Robby Snelling Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Miami Marlins announced on Thursday that left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery after consulting with Dr. Keith Meister, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. It's the worst-case scenario after the Marlins placed Snelling on the injured list with a sprained UCL following his first big-league start on May 8 against the Washington Nationals, when he allowed three earned runs while walking four and striking out two in five innings to take a loss. The club's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will now miss the remainder of the 2026 season and most likely the first half of next year as well. He can obviously be dropped by any fantasy managers who had scooped him up in redraft leagues after he was promoted to the majors. In long-term dynasty/keeper leagues, it's a big-time blow for his development, and could make him an interesting buy-low candidate.

May 21

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