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Garrett's elbow injury latest blow to Miami's 'decimated' rotation

@cdenicola13
June 24, 2024

MIAMI -- The Marlins placed left-hander Braxton Garrett on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain on Sunday. Miami had scratched him on Saturday ahead of his Sunday afternoon start against the Mariners at loanDepot park when he felt left elbow discomfort following his Friday bullpen session.

Evaluating the state of Miami's rotation amidst numerous injuries

@cdenicola13
June 22, 2024

MIAMI -- Saturday’s 9-0 Marlins loss to the Mariners at loanDepot park didn’t just snap a stretch of three straight walk-off victories. Miami’s rotation took yet another blow, as there stands a very real possibility that a seventh starter lands on the injured list.

Luzardo placed on IL with lumbar stress reaction

@cdenicola13
June 22, 2024

MIAMI -- The Marlins placed left-hander Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list with lumbar stress reaction on Saturday. According to manager Skip Schumaker, the typical timeline for such a diagnosis is usually 4-6 weeks. "It's going to be a minute," Schumaker said. "It's not a just one-start type of

Weathers placed on 15-day IL with index finger strain

@cdenicola13
June 8, 2024

MIAMI -- The Marlins placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a left index finger strain on Saturday afternoon. Miami recalled righty Roddery Muñoz, who started Saturday night’s game against the Guardians at loanDepot park, as the corresponding roster move Weathers exited Friday night’s 3-2 victory after

Marlins put Sánchez on 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation

@cdenicola13
June 2, 2024

MIAMI -- The Marlins placed right-hander Sixto Sánchez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Sunday morning. In Friday’s 8-2 win over the Rangers at loanDepot park, Sánchez’s velocity was down across the board from his season averages: changeup (2.5 mph), four-seamer (4.0 mph) and cutter (3.7

Cabrera exits early as control issues creep up

@cdenicola13
May 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- The Marlins’ 8-2 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium displayed the importance of pounding the strike zone. At the top of every inning, Los Angeles right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto commanded his pitches, keeping Miami quiet outside of solo homers by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and

Luzardo goes on IL with left elbow tightness

@cdenicola13
April 26, 2024

MIAMI -- Although the season is still under a month old, the pitching injuries continue to pile up for the Marlins. Left-hander Jesús Luzardo, who was scratched from his start on Friday night against the Nationals, was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Tuesday) with left elbow tightness.

After Garrett's setback, Cabrera steps up in return

@cdenicola13
April 15, 2024

MIAMI -- Hours after the Marlins announced left-hander Braxton Garrett sustained a setback in his rehab assignment, No. 3 prospect Max Meyer was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville and slugger Jake Burger was headed to the injured list, the club needed others to step up. Right-hander Edward Cabrera was up to

Marlins place Burger on IL with left intercostal muscle strain

@cdenicola13
April 15, 2024

MIAMI -- The Marlins' lineup took a hit after placing third baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list with a left intercostal muscle strain ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Giants. In a corresponding move, infielder Otto Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville. Burger leads the club with

Eury Pérez to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

@cdenicola13
April 4, 2024

ST. LOUIS -- The bad news continued for the Marlins on Thursday morning in a young season off to a tough start. Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez will undergo Tommy John surgery with an internal brace on Monday and miss the rest of the 2024 season, president of baseball operations Peter

Pérez's right elbow has no structural damage

Testing reveals mild inflammation; righty will begin throwing on Saturday
@cdenicola13
March 23, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez will open the season on the injured list, but testing revealed just mild right elbow inflammation and no structural damage. He will begin playing catch on Saturday, per the recommendation of Dr. Keith Meister. "[I had] a lot of questions for the doctor

Where do things stand for Marlins' rotation after Pérez's early exit?

Right-hander leaves start in 1st inning due to discomfort from broken fingernail
@cdenicola13
March 13, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- With 15 days to go before the regular season begins, the Marlins’ pitching staff is in flux as it deals with injuries to starters Braxton Garrett (general left shoulder soreness) and Edward Cabrera (right shoulder impingement) as well as relievers Calvin Faucher (shoulder) and J.T. Chargois (neck

Cabrera's MRI reveals right shoulder impingement

@cdenicola13
March 12, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- Edward Cabrera's MRI revealed a right shoulder impingement, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker announced on Tuesday. "Those things are day to day," Schumaker said. "It's nothing that was bigger than that, which is obviously good news." So what's the next course of action for Cabrera? "Great question," Schumaker

'A great moment': Alcantara throws for first time post-TJ surgery

@cdenicola13
March 9, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- It had been nearly six months since Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara flashed his megawatt smile, picked up his glove and took the field with the intention of throwing a baseball. After stretching on the back fields with his fellow pitchers at big league camp, Alcantara tossed on

Garrett slowed by sore shoulder, won't be ready for Opening Day

@cdenicola13
March 5, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett won't be ready for the start of the regular season after being delayed at the start of camp by general left shoulder soreness. The opening series begins on March 28 against the Pirates at loanDepot park. "I don't think you're going to see

Chisholm undergoes toe surgery, won't run for 3 months

@cdenicola13
October 10, 2023

Jazz Chisholm Jr. underwent surgery to repair turf toe in his right foot on Tuesday, with the Marlins' center fielder posting a photo with the caption "Surgery was successful" on his Instagram story. A source told MLB.com on Monday that the procedure will sideline Chisholm for 12 weeks before he

Alcantara to miss 2024 following Tommy John surgery

Marlins' ace announces news on social media 'with a heavy heart'
@cdenicola13
October 6, 2023

Sandy Alcantara underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday, the Marlins' ace announced on his social media channels. He will miss the entire 2024 season. "With a heavy heart, I want to let everyone know I had Tommy John surgery today and will miss next season,” Alcantara said in a statement.

Alcantara confirms he's done for 2023; 'no idea' about surgery

@cdenicola13
September 23, 2023

MIAMI -- If the Marlins want to reach the playoffs for the first time in a full season in 20 years, they will have to do so without their ace. Right-hander Sandy Alcantara announced that he is done for the 2023 season prior to Miami’s 5-4 win over Milwaukee on

MRI reveals Sandy has UCL sprain; Marlins taking it 'day by day'

@tim_stebbins
September 13, 2023

MILWAUKEE -- An MRI revealed Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara has a right UCL sprain, manager Skip Schumaker said prior to Miami’s game vs. Milwaukee on Wednesday. Alcantara was initially diagnosed with a right forearm flexor strain and he was placed on the 15-day injured list Sept. 6 after feeling discomfort

Sixto makes long-awaited first rehab appearance

@tim_stebbins
September 13, 2023

MILWAUKEE -- Marlins right-hander Sixto Sánchez made his long-awaited return to the mound on Tuesday, nearly three years after his last appearance in the Majors. Sánchez tossed one inning in a rehab appearance at Double-A Pensacola. It was his first game action since the 2020 NLDS, though he made three

Marlins put Alcantara (forearm strain), Soler (oblique) on IL

@cdenicola13
September 6, 2023

MIAMI -- The Marlins' push for a postseason berth took a major hit on Wednesday when they lost two key players, as reigning National League Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain (retroactive to Monday) and All-Star DH/outfielder Jorge Soler

Jazz's MRI shows mild oblique strain; timetable unclear

Marlins hope star will be ready for second half, postseason
@paige_leckie
10:57 AM EDT

MIAMI -- About a week after coming off a month-long IL stint for turf toe, Marlins star Jazz Chisholm Jr. found himself back on the injured list. Miami placed Chisholm on the 10-day IL with a left oblique injury prior to Monday’s series opener vs. St. Louis at loanDepot park,

Marlins call up prospect Amaya, place Segura on IL

@JoeTrezz
June 17, 2023

WASHINGTON -- Recognizing Jean Segura’s strained left hamstring would sideline the shortstop for more than a couple of days, the Marlins on Saturday promoted infielder Jacob Amaya, their No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, prior to their game against the Nationals. The 24-year-old joined the team amid a flurry of

Jazz eyes early return date from turf toe

@cdenicola13
May 18, 2023

MIAMI -- Though the timeline calls for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to miss four to six weeks with right turf toe, the Marlins’ center fielder is optimistic he can be back sooner. Speaking for the first time since the diagnosis, Chisholm told MLB.com he has a return date in mind: the