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In April the Miami Marlins traded shortstop prospect Jacob Amaya to the Houston Astros and in return received right-handed pitcher Valente Bellozo and cash considerations. Bellozo had been with the Astros organization since he first signed with them in 2017. Due to the seven starting pitchers on the injured list for the Marlins, the 24-year-old was called up on Wednesday to … [Read more...] about Rising Prospect: An In-Depth Look At The Marlins’ New Starter

Due to a back issue, the Miami Marlins have placed 26-year-old Peruvian pitcher Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day IL. The left-hander’s injury has been identified as a lumbar stress reaction. Luzardo is a former Oakland Athletics pitcher. Due to his injury, Shaun Anderson is being recalled from Triple-A to take the mound against the Mariners. Marlins Place Jesus Luzardo On 15-Day … [Read more...] about Marlins Place Jesus Luzardo On IL

The Miami Marlins have designated catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment after acquiring him this past offseason. In his place, they have called up catcher Ali Sanchez from Triple-A Jacksonville. Bethancourt is in his 11th season in the majors (first with the Marlins). He was acquired by the Fish in the offseason from the Cleveland Guardians. At the time, it seemed that … [Read more...] about Marlins DFA Veteran Catcher Due to Low Offensive Output

The Miami Marlins #5 prospect center fielder Dillon Head is scheduled for season-ending hip surgery on June 21. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports that Head will require a left femoral acetabular impingement procedure. The centerfielder was the headline of the San Diego Padres package sent to the Marlins in exchange for all-star 2B Luis Arraez. Since being acquired on May … [Read more...] about Marlins #5 Prospect To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo is expected to be traded at this year’s trade deadline, drawing interest from two divisional rivals. Luzardo has heard his name bounced around the rumor mill as a possible trade candidate for the past year. Yet, the 26-year-old left-hander takes the mound in a Marlins uniform every fifth day. The Marlins are sitting at the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Divisional Rivals Vying For Marlins Left-Hander