# Miami Marlins Target Roster Upgrades

> Miami Marlins aim to strengthen pitching and catching this offseason with free-agent moves.
- Title: Miami Marlins Target Roster Upgrades · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Miami Marlins aim to strengthen pitching and catching this offseason with free-agent moves.
- Keywords: marlins, pitching, catching, free agents, offseason, 2027, roster upgrades, Mlb
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/marlins-2026-2027-offseason-targets
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- Topics: marlins, pitching, catching, free agents, offseason, 2027, roster upgrades, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Miami Marlins plan to add left-handed relief pitchers and backup catchers to improve their roster for 2027.