1:42pm: The Phillies announced that Phillips was traded to the Marlins for cash. 11:31am: The Marlins are set to acquire righty Tyler Phillips from the division-rival Phillies, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. Philadelphia designated Phillips for assignment on Sunday. It’s not clear if Miami has agreed to a small trade or is simply claiming the right-hander off waivers, but … [Read more...] about Marlins Acquire Tyler Phillips
Marlins Designate Seth Martinez For Assignment
The Marlins announced Wednesday that right-hander Seth Martinez has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to righty Tyler Phillips, whom Miami acquired from the Phillies in exchange for cash today. It’s another DFA in a whirlwind season for Martinez, who spent the 2021-24 seasons with the Astros organization but has now changed hands four times this … [Read more...] about Marlins Designate Seth Martinez For Assignment
Connor Norby To Begin Season On Marlins’ Injured List
The Marlins suffered a tough blow today, with the news that promising young infielder Connor Norby will miss approximately four weeks with a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Manager Clayton McCullough broke the news to reporters, including Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, this morning. Norby, 24, suffered the injury while taking a swing on Saturday evening. The Marlins acquired … [Read more...] about Connor Norby To Begin Season On Marlins’ Injured List
Braves To Return Rule 5 Pick Anderson Pilar To Marlins
The Braves are returning Rule 5 pick Anderson Pilar to the Marlins, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Neither club has made an official announcement related to Pilar. Atlanta’s 40-man roster count will drop from 39 to 38. Rule 5 picks have to be put on waivers before being returned to their original club. It’s unclear if that has already taken place with Pilar. Assuming he winds up … [Read more...] about Braves To Return Rule 5 Pick Anderson Pilar To Marlins
Marlins To Carry Rule 5 Picks Liam Hicks On Opening Day Roster
The Marlins announced today that catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks has made the Opening Day roster, in the form of a video of manager Clayton McCullough telling the Rule 5 pick that he made the team. Hicks, 26 in June, was drafted by the Rangers in 2021. However, he was flipped to the Tigers in July as part of the deal that sent catcher Carson Kelly to Texas. But the Tigers left … [Read more...] about Marlins To Carry Rule 5 Picks Liam Hicks On Opening Day Roster