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New Marlins hitting coach Dillon Lawson's philosophy is simple: "hit strikes hard." He's focused on controlling the zone, approach and mechanics, and sees a versatile lineup built on speed and extra-base pop. 🎯

Marlins plan to 'hit strikes hard' under new hitting coach

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Otto Lopez is a Silver Slugger finalist, a nod to his bat's rise in Miami. Winners will be announced Nov. 17, with managers and coaches voting (none can vote for their own players). 🏅

Here are the 2026 Silver Slugger Award finalists

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Marlins look mostly set for 2027, so a big winter splash seems unlikely. Bullpen help is the obvious target, with the closer role open after Pete Fairbanks' season-ending thoracic outlet syndrome. Alcantara's save-situation cameos were creative, not a plan. 🔒

What the Marlins Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

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Marlins reportedly want at least one external rotation arm and one bullpen arm, and they're open to an everyday corner infield or outfield bat. Strong up the middle leaves flexibility, and Marsee's brace surgery could call for a stopgap in center. 🔍

Marlins Open To Corner Infield/Outfield Addition

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Marlins reshaped their 40-man roster, adding six arms (Henriquez, Weston, Kempner, Mazur, Snelling, Nardi) and losing nine, including Pauley. With Pauley and Norby gone, Javier Sanoja looks like the front-runner at third base. 🔥

Here's what recent roster moves could mean for Marlins

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Marlins released RHP Bradley Blalock, dropping the 40-man roster to 35. Acquired from Colorado in January, he logged 11 1/3 MLB innings over four mop-up outings and a 5.56 ERA at Triple-A Jacksonville. An overseas move looks likely. 📉

Marlins Release Bradley Blalock

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Marlins reportedly reached a preliminary $1 million agreement with Robinson Canó Jr., a 16-year-old Dominican shortstop, for their 2028 international class. He's the son of eight-time All-Star Robinson Canó, so the bloodlines come with a big résumé. ⚾

Robinson Canó Jr., son of eight-time MLB All-Star, agrees to $1 million deal with Marlins, per reports

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Robinson Cano Jr., the 16-year-old son of eight-time All-Star Robinson Cano, has agreed to terms with the Marlins on a deal worth about $1M, per Jon Heyman. He hit .291 with 15 homers and 72 RBIs for Mexico's Diablos Rojos this past season. ⏳

Robinson Cano Jr. signing with the Marlina will have fans asking where has the time gone?

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MLB Trade Rumors (Marlins): Marlins Outright Patrick Monteverde

Marlins Outright Patrick Monteverde

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Marlins reinstated five injured pitchers (Henriquez, Mazur, Snelling, Kempner, Nardi) from the 60-day IL, claimed righty Cameron Weston from the Mets, and lost Graham Pauley to the White Sox. Kempner and Nardi will likely miss most of 2027. 🩹

Marlins claim Weston, lose Pauley, reinstate 5 pitchers

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Miami lost right-hander Josh White on waivers: the Orioles claimed him from the Marlins as part of a flurry of 40-man roster moves. One fewer arm on Miami's depth chart as the offseason shuffle begins. 📋

Orioles Make Four Waiver Claims; Leody Taveras Elects Free Agency

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The Marlins claimed righty Cameron Weston off waivers from the division-rival Mets, per The Athletic. The 26-year-old gets a 40-man spot for now, has two minor league options left, and has one MLB appearance, a scoreless inning against Toronto. 🔄

Marlins To Claim Cameron Weston

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The White Sox claimed infielder Graham Pauley off waivers from the Marlins. Acquired in the 2024 Tanner Scott deal, he hit .209/.272/.364 in 370 big-league plate appearances and is out of options. Miami's roster squeeze claims another fringe bat. 🧹

White Sox Claim Graham Pauley

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Jim Bowden recalled that rookie Jazz Chisholm Jr. once parked in Derek Jeter's spot at Marlins spring training, when Jeter was part-owner. Bowden called the free-agent Yankee a "complicated issue." 🅿️ A small flex, with a side of front-office eye-rolling.

Insider shares revelation involving Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr., Derek Jeter with Marlins

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Marlins No. 11 prospect Dillon Lewis calls Arizona Fall League play a "no-brainer" after a hamate fracture cost him seven weeks. He still hit 18 homers with 20 steals in 89 Double-A games, and he wants those 20-20 seasons to become routine. 💪

AFL participation 'no-brainer' for No. 11 prospect Lewis

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