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Miami Marlins Target Roster Upgrades
Miami Marlins aim to strengthen pitching and catching this offseason with free-agent moves.
In brief
Miami Marlins aim to strengthen pitching and catching this offseason with free-agent moves. Miami Marlins plan to add left-handed relief pitchers and backup catchers to improve their roster for 2027. Originally reported by Mlb.
Marlins President of Baseball Operations
Peter Bendix said Miami feels 'very good' about their rotation but is 'also open to external additions'.
“very good”
Starting-Pitching Depth
Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, Max Meyer, Janson Junk, Ryan Gusto and Tyler Phillips form the right-handed starting rotation.
Pitching Injuries
Meyer missed July 18 due to neck strain; Adam Mazur and Robby Snelling have projected returns in April/May and May/June.
Left-Handed Relievers
Andrew Nardi, Cade Gibson and Dax Fulton are the only southpaw relievers on the 40-man roster.
Free-Agent Targets
Patrick Sandoval, Sean Newcomb and José Alvarado are potential left-handed relief pitchers for the Marlins.
Backup Catcher
Joe Mack and Agustín Ramírez are the only catchers on the 40-man roster after Navarreto and Driscoll departed.
Roster Strategy
Miami plans to add veteran backup catchers like James McCann or Kyle Higashioka to mentor Mack and the pitching staff.
The bottom line
Miami Marlins plan to add left-handed relief pitchers and backup catchers to improve their roster for 2027.
