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Tyler Phillips • SP • Marlins

Tyler Phillips Starting on Short Rest on Sunday

Miami Marlins pitcher Tyler Phillips will take the ball on short rest during Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. Phillips tossed five shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. He'll be asked to take the ball again on three days' rest for what is likely going to be a bullpen game. The expectation is that Phillips isn't going to work deep into Sunday's game, so he probably won't be an ideal streaming option. The right-hander has been solid this season with a 3.28 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and a 55:34 K/BB ratio across 24 games (eight starts) with the Marlins this season. He's worth a look as a deep league option for the second half of the season.

6 hours ago

Sandy Alcantara • SP • Marlins

Marlins to Keep Sandy Alcantara at This Year's Trade Deadline?

Entering play on Friday, the Miami Marlins are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for second place in the National League East division and hold the last wild-card spot in the NL, so they figure to be buyers at this year's trade deadline for the first time since Peter Bendix took over as president of baseball operations in November of 2023. As long as the Marlins don't completely collapse in the next few weeks, they intend to keep ace Sandy Alcantara, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. "He's our franchise icon, and for us, I look forward to many years in the future and what this all becomes," owner Bruce Sherman recently said on Marlins radio. The 30-year-old Dominican hurler has gone 10-4 with a 4.00 ERA (3.86 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 33 walks in 123 2/3 innings across 19 starts in 2026 in his ninth year in the majors, and he's posted a 2.98 ERA, 1.14 WIHP, and 20.6% strikeout rate in his last seven starts. Alcantara has won seven straight starts while giving up 16 earned runs in his last 48 1/3 frames. He'll be an absolute must-start on Friday night at home against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

Yesterday

Max Meyer • SP • Marlins

Marlins to Give Max Meyer Extra Rest Going into the All-Star Break

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer will not make his scheduled start in Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, according to Kevin Barral of Fish on First. The Marlins will go with a bullpen game to close out the first half of the regular season with the All-Star break coming on Monday. Meyer isn't hurt, but the Marlins want to give him some extra rest going into the second half. The 27-year-old will not pitch in the All-Star Game next week, either. Meyer, who has already exceeded 100 innings pitched this year for the first time in his career, is in the midst of a breakout season in his fourth year with the Fish. The Marlins could continue to manage his innings in the second half, too, considering he hasn't thrown more than 64 2/3 frames in the big leagues before this year. Meyer has gone 9-1 with a 2.58 ERA (3.54 FIP) and 1.11 WHIP with 116 strikeouts and 38 walks in his 19 starts. He's a must-hold in keeper leagues, but in redraft formats, fantasy managers may want to consider selling high on Meyer, who has a 3.78 xERA and .302 xwOBA (wOBA of .280).

2 days ago

Owen Caissie • RF • Marlins

Owen Caissie Departs Early with Calf Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie (calf) was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Caissie was taken out in the second inning of this contest due to right calf tightness. He was pulled out of the contest before even coming up to the plate. Griffin Conine took over in right field and could see extra playing time out there over the next few days. The severity of the injury is unknown, so fantasy managers should consider Caissie as day-to-day. This season, Caissie is slashing .239/.297/.459 with 12 home runs, 50 RBI, and four steals in 79 games.

3 days ago

Agustín Ramírez • C • Marlins

Agustin Ramirez Still a Top Stash Option with Five-Category Upside?

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez remains an intriguing stash candidate despite an underwhelming sophomore campaign. The 24-year-old is slashing .230/.318/.345 with a .663 OPS, but his underlying metrics continue to point toward untapped offensive upside. Ramirez owns a 116.9 mph max exit velocity, which ranks in the 98th percentile across Major League Baseball. He also posted an 11.0 Barrel% during the 2025 season, highlighting his ability to consistently make contact while generating above-average power. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider stashing Ramirez now before his bat starts to heat up.

3 days ago

Jakob Marsee • CF • Marlins

Jakob Marsee Returns From Knee Injury on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee (knee) is starting in center field and is batting seventh for the Fish on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo, according to MLB.com. The Marlins pulled Marsee from Sunday's game early against the Athletics after he suffered a right-knee contusion, but he's back in action following Monday's scheduled day off. After getting a small taste of big-league pitching for the first time in 55 contests in 2025, Marsee has struggled at the plate in 88 games and 367 plate appearances so far in 2026, slashing .192/.316/.296 with a .612 OPS, five home runs, 22 RBI, 18 stolen bases, and 45 runs scored. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2022 out of Central Michigan University has definitely been active on the base paths, as he's been caught stealing a league-leading 10 times. Despite his slow start, Marsee has clear power/speed upside, which is why he's rostered in over half of Yahoo leagues despite his inexperience.

4 days ago

Braxton Garrett • SP • Marlins

Braxton Garrett Emerging as a Top Stash Candidate Amid Torrid Triple-A Stretch

To this point in 2026, Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett has thrown just 4 1/3 innings (two starts) at the big-league level. However, the 28-year-old has dominated Triple-A hitters, recording a 3-2 record with a 1.55 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 69 strikeouts across 64 innings (12 starts). Garrett has been particularly unhittable of late, as he's logged 27 strikeouts without allowing an earned run across his last 24 innings (four starts). After missing the entire 2025 season following internal brace surgery in his elbow, Garrett may now be rounding back into form. He was an effective pitcher for the Marlins back in 2023, recording a 3.66 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 156 strikeouts and nine wins across 159 2/3 innings. Given how well he's pitched in the minors, it may only be a matter of time before Garrett is back in Miami.

4 days ago

Karson Milbrandt • SP • Marlins

Could Marlins Give Karson Milbrandt a Look at Big-League Level?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has pitched well in the minors this season between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Jacksonville. His numbers were dominant at Pensacola, with a 4-1 record, a 1.34 ERA, and a 1.00 WHIP. His strikeout rate was also excellent at Double-A, with 70 strikeouts over 47 innings. His numbers have come back to earth a bit at Triple-A after his promotion, with a 4.15 ERA and 1.66 WHIP at Jacksonville. The dip in numbers is a bit concerning but is to be expected to some extent after just five Triple-A starts. Milbrandt, the No. 4 overall prospect for the Marlins, might have a path to the majors with Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk currently on the 15-day IL. Should Milbrandt get a look to fill Junk's spot in the near future, he could prove to be a worthwhile pickup for fantasy managers in most leagues.

4 days ago

Heriberto Hernández • LF • Marlins

Heriberto Hernandez Records Second Multi-Homer Game Against A's

Miami Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernandez has come on strong since the start of June and recorded his second multi-homer performance in Sunday's 9-8 win over the Athletics at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Hernandez went 3-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs, a double, two walks, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .234 and his OPS to .771. The 26-year-old second-year outfielder has been a platoon player in the corner outfield spots for Miami in 2026, but he could start to earn regular playing time if he continues to crush baseballs into the second half of the season. Since June 1, Hernandez has gone 24-for-89 (.270) with nine of his 11 home runs on the year, six doubles, 16 RBI, and 16 runs scored in 26 games and 99 plate appearances. Overall, the Dominican outfielder has slashed .234/.314/.457 with 34 RBI, 22 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 184 at-bats. He has slightly lowered his strikeout rate to 22.7% in his second MLB season, and he could start to attract interest in deeper fantasy leagues for his power. Hernandez is rostered in only 2% of Yahoo leagues.

5 days ago

Jakob Marsee • CF • Marlins

Jakob Marsee's X-Rays Come Back Negative After Knee Scare

Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee (knee) was removed early from Sunday's game against the Athletics after taking a 97 mph fastball off the kneecap. He stayed in the game long enough to complete a trip around the bases before exiting in the following half-inning. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, and the 25-year-old is currently considered day-to-day. Marsee has struggled to find consistent production this season, slashing .192/.316/.296 across 88 games after posting an .841 OPS in 55 games during his breakout rookie campaign in 2025. He has already shown offensive upside at the major league level, and a short reset could help him regain the form that made him an intriguing fantasy option last season.

6 days ago

Kyle Stowers • LF • Marlins

Kyle Stowers Stays Hot With Two-Homer Game on Friday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers' bat is starting to heat up as the weather warms. In the Marlins' 12-5 win on the road in Sacramento against the Athletics on Friday night, he went 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored to boost his season average to .243 and his OPS to .787. Both long balls were light-tower shots into the night at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park. After a slow start offensively following his breakout season in 2025, the 28-year-old left-handed hitter has come alive of late, going 20-for-58 (.345) with five home runs, five doubles, two triples, 15 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 15 games across 67 plate appearances. The strong stretch for the former Stanford product has boosted his overall line in 2026 to .243/.330/.457, and he's added 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 33 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 243 at-bats. Fantasy managers need to ride the wave with Stowers' power while he remains hot.

7 days ago

Karson Milbrandt • SP • Marlins

Is Karson Milbrandt the Next Top Pitching Prospect to Debut?

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has quickly begun to climb the stash rankings and has seen his fantasy value soar over the past month. Despite beginning the 2026 campaign at the Double-A level, Milbrandt is now not only one stop away from the big leagues but also has a clear path to contribute in the Marlins' starting rotation for the majority of the second half. With Double-A, Milbrandt posted a sharp 1.34 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with a 70:17 K:BB across 47 innings of work, which prompted an early promotion to Triple-A. With Jacksonville, Milbrandt has continued to perform well, posting a 2.33 ERA over his first four starts. With both Thomas White and Robby Snelling shut down for the season, Milbrandt is the next man up in the pitching system and could easily find a role in the back half of the starting rotation later in the second half. He is solidifying himself as a top stash target in 12+ team leagues ahead of Week 15.

Jul 3

Joe Mack • C • Marlins

Joe Mack's Back-to-Back Homers Spark Deep-League Waiver Appeal?

Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack has homered in back-to-back games, following a two-run shot on Tuesday, with a pinch-hit inside-the-park homer against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. The two-game burst gives him six homers in 133 at-bats. Mack is slashing .256/.313/.429 with 22 RBI and 22 runs, and five of those long balls came during a strong June. Liam Hicks returned from the injured list Wednesday, but Mack is still expected to handle most of the work behind the plate, especially against right-handed pitching, where he is slashing .260/.325/.442 vs. righties in 114 plate appearances. Hicks will also see time at first base and designated hitter, while Brian Navarreto serves as the third catcher. Mack is not listed among RotoBaller's current Week 14 catcher pickups, so he should not be treated as a priority in standard one-catcher leagues. Yahoo currently puts him at a 4% roster rate, making him a sensible add in two-catcher formats.

Jul 2

Agustín Ramírez • C • Marlins

Agustin Ramirez Still Worth Stashing?

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez hit only .231 (124-for-537) in 136 games and 585 plate appearances in his rookie season in the big leagues with the Fish in 2025, but he added an impressive 21 home runs, 67 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. Fantasy managers were justifiably excited about Ramirez's prospects in his sophomore campaign, but he was sent to Triple-A Jacksonville after going 26-for-113 (.230) with two homers, 14 RBI, 13 walks, and 28 strikeouts across 31 games, and he has yet to return to the Show. The 24-year-old Dominican backstop has slashed .250/.327/.453 with seven home runs, 24 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 26 runs scored in 40 games in 2026 with the Jumbo Shrimp. There is still plenty of power and speed upside with Ramirez, but the Marlins aren't forcing his return to the majors with Liam Hicks and Joe Mack holding down the catching spot just fine right now. The Marlins want Ramirez to improve his work behind the plate before he gets another shot at the big-league level. It seems like a reasonable bet that he'll be back with the Fish at some point in the second half, but fantasy managers may be running out of patience. Ramirez is rostered in 34% of Yahoo leagues currently.

Jul 2

Liam Hicks • C • Marlins

Liam Hicks Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Miami Marlins announced that they activated catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks (back) from the 10-day injured list. Hicks is starting at first base and is batting leadoff for the Fish on Tuesday on the road against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tanner Gordon at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Fantasy managers will want to get the 27-year-old Canadian back in their starting lineups immediately. It's a great week for him to return from the IL with games in Denver and at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park in Sacramento this weekend. The former ninth-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2021 out of Arkansas State University is having a breakout campaign in 2026, slashing .278/.359/.472 with an .831 OPS, 13 home runs, 53 RBI, 40 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 248 at-bats in just his second year in the majors. In just three career at-bats against Gordon, Hicks has a home run and two RBI. Fantasy managers have caught on and added Hicks before he landed on the IL. He's now rostered in 83% of Yahoo leagues.

Jun 30

Pete Fairbanks • RP • Marlins

Pete Fairbanks Allows a Run in Non-Save Situation

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks was brought in in the ninth inning at Coors Field against the Rockies on Monday, and the 32-year-old veteran gave up a run on two hits with a strikeout. It hasn't been smooth sailing for Fairbanks lately, as he has allowed four runs on five hits, including a pair of homers, in his last three games. He has an alarming 6.84 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP on the year, although he has converted 12 saves with just two blown saves. He still seems to be the team's best option at the end of games for now, since they would have to turn to a combination or committee of Anthony Bender, Calvin Faucher, Michael Petersen, and John King in his place. Bender is the only pitcher in the group with more than one save this season, and he'd likely be the top option if Fairbanks continues to falter.

Jun 30

Liam Hicks • C • Marlins

Liam Hicks Likely to Come Off the Injured List on Tuesday?

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman/designated hitter Liam Hicks (back) took part in a full day of baseball activities on June 26 and is swinging without limitations and can catch. If Hicks continues to make progress, MLB.com suggests he's likely to come off the 10-day injured list when he's first eligible on Tuesday. Hicks was put on the IL on June 21 with a lower-back strain, but it looks like fantasy managers will get him back this week. The 27-year-old left-handed-hitting Canadian backstop has had a breakout in his second season in the big leagues, slashing .278/.359/.472 with an .831 OPS, 13 home runs, 53 RBI, 40 runs scored, and a stolen base across 73 games played and 288 plate appearances in 2026. For fantasy purposes, it's the perfect time for managers to get Hicks back, with Miami in Colorado and Sacramento at Coors Field and Sutter Health Park, respectively -- two of the most hitter-friendly parks in the league. In 16 games in June before his back injury, Hicks had gone 18-for-58 (.310) with two homers, two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, and 13 runs scored. Get ready to plug him back into all starting fantasy lineups this week.

Jun 29

Max Meyer • SP • Marlins

Max Meyer Officially Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Miami Marlins announced on Friday that they reinstated right-hander Max Meyer from the bereavement list to make the start against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Meyer is back in Miami's starting rotation after missing the week due to a personal family matter. The 27-year-old has been great for the Fish and fantasy managers alike in 2026, so he should be returned to most starting lineups on Friday as well. The former third overall pick of the 2020 MLB draft out of the University of Minnesota has gone a perfect 8-0 this year with a 2.80 ERA (3.33 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with a career-high 102 strikeouts and 34 walks in 90 innings across his first 16 starts. In his first matchup against St. Louis at home on April 20, Meyer took a no-decision, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out eight in 5 1/3 innings pitched. Meyer has not allowed over two earned runs in any of his four starts in June while allowing only six earned runs, walking nine, and striking out 28 in 23 1/3 innings pitched.

Jun 26

Karson Milbrandt • SP • Marlins

Will Karson Milbrandt Debut Early in the Second Half?

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has seen his redraft fantasy stock increase substantially over the past few weeks. Milbrandt began the 2026 season in Double-A and was not on the stash radar, as he was behind both Robby Snelling and Thomas White in the system. However, with both of those pitchers now out for the remainder of the season, Milbrandt has a clear path to the MLB roster. After logging 47 innings to the tune of an elite 1.34 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 70:17 K:BB at Double-A, Milbrandt was quickly bumped up to Triple-A. At Jacksonville, Milbrandt has continued to produce, posting a 1.20 ERA with a high 1.27 WHIP over his first three starts. While his command has been an issue at Triple-A, the 22-year-old has been able to limit the damage. While he will likely need a few more starts at Triple-A, Milbrandt has put himself in a great position to debut early in the second half of the season, making him a prime pitching prospect to stash in 12+ team leagues.

Jun 26

Karson Milbrandt • SP • Marlins

Karson Milbrandt a Top Arm to Stash for Strikeout Potential

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt continued to avoid trouble in his latest outing at Triple-A Jacksonville, allowing just one run but working around three hits and a whopping five walks in only four innings pitched. The right-hander was able to get out of jams the way he usually does, by striking out seven of the 20 batters faced in the contest. Through three starts at Triple-A, the Marlins' fourth-ranked prospect has pitched to a 1.20 ERA (3.76 FIP) and 1.27 WHIP, but just a 6.8 percent K-BB% due to a high walk rate. In 12 games on the season between Double-A and Triple-A, the former third-rounder has recorded a strong 35.1 percent strikeout rate, but the command could be what is keeping him from making his major league debut. Two of Miami's rotation arms right now are Ryan Gusto (6.00 ERA, 1.61 WHIP) and recently converted reliever Tyler Phillips (4.94 ERA as a starter), and although they'll get Janson Junk back in July, they could use some more help. Milbrandt is not on the 40-man roster, which could also delay his debut, but look for him to get the call after the All-Star break, and he could be a worthwhile stash in deep leagues for his strikeout upside.

Jun 25

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