The Marlins selected catcher Joe Mack and right-handers Will Kempner and Josh White onto the 40-man roster to keep them out of the Rule 5 draft. Miami designated outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment in a corresponding move, as they’d previously had two vacancies. Mack is one of the more obvious names to keep away from the Rule 5 draft. A supplemental first-round pick out of … [Read more...] about Marlins Select Three Players
Marlins To Hire Craig Driver As First Base Coach
The Marlins are hiring Dodgers catching coordinator Craig Driver away as their new first base coach, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid. He’ll replace Tyler Smarslok, who held that role in 2025 but is leaving the organization to become the new field coordinator for the division-rival Nationals, per a report from Andrew Golden and Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post. Driver is … [Read more...] about Marlins To Hire Craig Driver As First Base Coach
Rockies Claim Troy Johnston
The Rockies announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Troy Johnston off waivers from the Marlins. Colorado also reinstated Kris Bryant and righty Jeff Criswell from the 60-day injured list, adding both back to the 40-man roster. Johnston, 28, was a 17th-round pick by Miami back in 2019 and has been a career-long Marlin to this point. He made his big league … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Troy Johnston
Christian Roa Elects Free Agency
Right-hander Christian Roa has elected free agency, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. The Marlins recently outrighted Roa to Triple-A Jacksonville. As a player who has been outrighted before, he had the right to elect free agency rather than accept the assignment. Roa, 26, was a second-round draft pick by the Reds in 2020 and remained in their system through the 2024 … [Read more...] about Christian Roa Elects Free Agency
Orioles Claim George Soriano, Designate Daniel Johnson For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have claimed right-hander George Soriano off waivers from the Marlins. Outfielder Daniel Johnson has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. There wasn’t any previous indication that Soriano had been designated for assignment or put on waivers, but roster maintenance is common at this time of year. The 60-day injured list goes … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim George Soriano, Designate Daniel Johnson For Assignment