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7:26 PM - Connor Norby (MIA) exited Saturday's Grapefruit League game due to left side discomfort, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
6:38 PM - Connor Norby (MIA) was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with an apparent injury, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
4:58 PM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) (finger) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
3:19 PM - Valente Bellozo (MIA) has emerged as a leading candidate to open the season in the Marlins' rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
2:14 PM - Cal Quantrill (MIA) struck out five over four perfect innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
2:01 PM - Connor Gillispie (MIA) will begin the season as part of the Marlins' rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
1:16 PM - Janson Junk (MIA) Marlins reassigned Junk to minor-league camp Saturday.
1:44 PM - Josh Simpson (MIA) walked one and struck out five over 2.1 scoreless, no-hit innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
1:38 PM - Jesus Tinoco (MIA) gave up four runs on four hits, including two home runs, in one innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out one.
1:30 PM - Max Meyer (MIA) threw a simulated game on a back field Thursday as the Marlins prepare him for a role in the Opening Day rotation, Chuck King of MLB.com reports. "Max has been terrific," manager Clayton McCullough said. "He's in a great spot... It's just a chance to do it in a more controlled-type setting."
1:24 PM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) is expected to build up to 80-90 pitches while pitching in a minor-league game Friday, Chuck King of MLB.com reports.
1:12 PM - Janson Junk (MIA) gave up one run on one hit and two walks over 3.2 innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out three.
2:12 PM - Janson Junk (MIA) manager Clayton McCullough said Thursday that Junk will be stretched out following the injury to Ryan Weathers (forearm), Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
1:59 PM - Ryan Weathers (MIA) will begin the season on the injured list due to a left forearm strain, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
3:16 PM - Anderson Pilar (MIA) returned Rule 5 pick Pilar to the Marlins on Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
12:13 PM - Connor Gillispie (MIA) allowed one run on two hits and two walks over four innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
12:06 PM - Anthony Bender (MIA) has a spot secure on the Marlins' Opening Day roster but will likely begin the season in a setup role, with Calvin Faucher and Jesus Tinoco getting the first closing opportunities.
12:00 PM - Liam Hicks (MIA) is expected to begin the season as the Marlins' backup catcher behind Nick Fortes, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
12:26 PM - Ryan Weathers (MIA) gave up one unearned run on one hit and two walks over four innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out one.
12:23 PM - Dane Myers (MIA) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
11:49 AM - Javier Sanoja (MIA) appears ticketed for the Marlins' Opening Day roster with Jesus Sanchez (side) set to begin the season on the injured list, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
11:43 AM - Eric Wagaman (MIA) should be on the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
10:03 AM - Connor Gillispie (MIA) appears to have an inside track to head into Opening Day as the Marlins' No. 5 starter with Edward Cabrera (finger) likely to begin the season on the injured list, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
9:57 AM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right middle finger, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
11:53 AM - Griffin Conine (MIA) went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
11:48 AM - Jesus Tinoco (MIA) gave up a hit and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
11:45 AM - Jonah Bride (MIA) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
11:41 AM - Cal Quantrill (MIA) gave up one hit and two walks over three scoreless innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out one.
10:06 AM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) manager Clayton McCullough said Cabrera (blister) will play catch Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
10:23 AM - Graham Pauley (MIA) Marlins optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
10:15 AM - Agustin Ramirez (MIA) Marlins optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
3:13 PM - Andrew Nardi (MIA) Marlins placed Nardi on the 60-day injured list Saturday with lower-back inflammation.
3:07 PM - Seth Martinez (MIA) Marlins claimed Martinez off waivers from Seattle on Saturday.
12:06 PM - Jonah Bride (MIA) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.
12:00 PM - Dane Myers (MIA) is the most likely replacement for Jesus Sanchez (oblique) in right field, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
9:36 AM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) Clayton McCullough said Saturday that Sanchez (side) will begin the season on the injured list, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
5:00 PM - Noble Meyer (MIA) revealed Friday that he's been dealing with sciatica but is hopeful of being past the issue, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
11:51 AM - Brett de Geus (MIA) Marlins optioned de Geus to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
11:48 AM - Valente Bellozo (MIA) Marlins optioned Bellozo to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
11:21 AM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) manager Clayton McCullough said Friday that Cabrera's (blister) next scheduled Grapefruit League start could be skipped, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
4:48 PM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) removal from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros was a precautionary move due to an issue with his left side, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
2:43 PM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with a possible injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
2:03 PM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) was forced from Thursday's Grapefruit League start against the Astros in the first inning with a blister on his right middle finger, Stephen Strom of the Marlins Radio Network reports.
1:21 PM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League start against the Astros in the first inning with an apparent injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
2:56 PM - Otto Lopez (MIA) went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
2:51 PM - Kyle Stowers (MIA) appears to be in a dead heat with Griffin Conine for the Marlins' starting job in left field, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
2:46 PM - Griffin Conine (MIA) went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
2:31 PM - Dane Myers (MIA) appears to be behind Derek Hill in the competition for the Marlins' starting job in center field, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
2:26 PM - Derek Hill (MIA) appears to be ahead of Dane Myers in the battle for the Marlins' starting center field job, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
1:44 PM - Matt Mervis (MIA) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.
1:39 PM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.
1:36 PM - Xavier Edwards (MIA) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two stolen bases in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.
1:31 PM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) gave up two unearned runs on four hits over 2.2 innings in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals. He struck out three without walking a batter.
1:25 PM - Connor Norby (MIA) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.
11:11 AM - Xzavion Curry (MIA) Marlins reassigned Curry to minor-league camp Monday.
10:28 AM - Nick Fortes (MIA) (groin) will start at catcher and bat second in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
2:29 PM - Matt Mervis (MIA) believes he has corrected some bad habits that developed in his swing mechanics and his approach last season, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. "Last year, I think I just tried to prove that I deserved to be [in the majors] and got out of my approach, swung it some bad pitches. I would say [my struggles were] more things that I could control," said this week.
12:44 PM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) manager Clayton McCullough said Sunday on the Radio Network that "no innings limit is set" on Alcantara.
3:58 PM - Jared Serna (MIA) Marlins optioned Serna to Double-A Pensacola on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
3:53 PM - Dax Fulton (MIA) Marlins optioned Fulton to Double-A Pensacola on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
3:41 PM - Max Acosta (MIA) Marlins optioned Acosta to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
3:32 PM - Adam Mazur (MIA) Marlins optioned Mazur to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
3:28 PM - Luarbert Arias (MIA) Marlins optioned Arias to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
3:06 PM - Deyvison De Los Santos (MIA) Marlins optioned De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
2:22 PM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) said Saturday that the team hasn't told him he will be under any inning restrictions this season, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
11:41 AM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) got tagged for six runs on four hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 1.2 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He struck out two.
11:32 AM - Max Meyer (MIA) appears to be in the lead to win the fifth starter role to begin the season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
12:05 PM - Agustin Ramirez (MIA) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
11:59 AM - Ryan Weathers (MIA) walked three and struck out three over 2.1 scoreless, no-hit innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
1:59 PM - Xavier Edwards (MIA) hit leadoff in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored.
11:44 AM - Dillon Head (MIA) (hip) is listed on the Marlins' roster for their March 14 Spring Breakout game against the Cardinals.
8:58 AM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) will be on an innings limit, particularly early in the season, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
2:05 PM - Nick Fortes (MIA) was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals in the first inning due to a groin contusion, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
9:34 AM - Andrew Nardi (MIA) has halted his throwing program after feeling more tightness in his back, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
11:44 AM - Freddy Tarnok (MIA) reassigned Tarnok (ankle) to minor-league camp Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
11:43 AM - Victor Mesa Jr. (MIA) Marlins optioned Mesa (hamstring) to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
10:07 AM - Calvin Faucher (MIA) has tossed three scoreless innings across his three Grapefruit League appearances, allowing one hit and hitting another batter while striking out two.
9:30 AM - Declan Cronin (MIA) (knee) is scheduled to make his second appearance of Grapefruit League play Monday versus the Astros, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
8:35 AM - Nick Fortes (MIA) (back) is starting at catcher and batting eighth Monday against the Astros.
1:41 PM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanchez will see the majority of his starts in center field during spring training since he's a known quantity in the corner outfield, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
1:34 PM - Javier Sanoja (MIA) Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanoja is likely to see playing time at every position in the field except first base and catcher during spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
12:38 PM - Agustin Ramirez (MIA) continues to work on his defense in an effort to stick as a catcher when he reaches the major leagues, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
3:51 PM - Nick Fortes (MIA) was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals due to back spasms, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
2:59 PM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) threw two pitches that reached 100 mph during Friday's Grapefruit League start against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
12:05 PM - Cal Quantrill (MIA) coughed up four runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out one.
9:28 AM - Freddy Tarnok (MIA) will be held out of game action for two weeks after rolling his left ankle, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
9:25 AM - Jakob Marsee (MIA) (oblique) has resumed hitting and throwing, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
8:42 AM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) (elbow) is starting in right field and batting leadoff in Friday's spring game against Atlanta.
5:20 PM - Seth Martinez (MIA) Marlins designated Martinez for assignment Thursday.
5:19 PM - Brett de Geus (MIA) claimed de Geus off waivers from Pittsburgh on Thursday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
5:03 PM - Max Meyer (MIA) topped out at 97.7 mph while completing a scoreless inning Wednesday against the Mets in his Grapefruit League debut, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
12:23 PM - Matt Mervis (MIA) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Tuesday['s Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
12:17 PM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) gave up three runs on four hits in just one inning during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
11:43 AM - Liam Hicks (MIA) caught Sandy Alcantara on Sunday, and the Marlins' ace came away impressed by his game-calling and pitch framing, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
9:31 AM - Andrew Nardi (MIA) (back) played catch Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
8:38 AM - Heriberto Hernandez (MIA) signed a minor-league deal with the Marlins in November.
2:28 PM - Sandy Alcantara (MIA) allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
1:23 PM - Valente Bellozo (MIA) struck out two in a perfect inning during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
10:51 AM - Victor Mesa Jr. (MIA) was diagnosed with a mild right hamstring strain Sunday and is expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
12:09 PM - Jesus Sanchez (MIA) who is dealing with elbow inflammation, might be used as the Marlins' regular DH to begin the season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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