Marlins roster moves and injury updates
This page will be updated throughout the offseason, with all the latest Marlins signings, news and transactions.
LATEST NEWS
Jan. 15: Marlins acquire Minor League RHP William Kempner from Giants for international bonus pool money
Kempner, 23, has yet to appear above the Double-A level. Due to a season-long injured-list stint, he didn't pitch in 2024 until the Arizona Fall League. Since being selected in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Gonzaga, Kempner has a 3.89 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP in 43 outings (seven starts).
Jan. 15: Marlins open international signing period by adding 17 prospects
Headlining the 2025 class are shortstop Andrew Salas (MLB Pipeline's No. 5 prospect) and right-hander Kevin Defrank (No. 40). More >
INJURY UPDATES
LHP Braxton Garrett (UCL revision surgery)
Expected return: 2026
Garrett, who dealt with recurring arm issues during the 2024 season, will miss 2025 following successful surgery to repair a left elbow UCL revision with an internal brace. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister on Dec. 16 in Arlington. (Last updated: Jan. 8) More >
RHP Sandy Alcantara (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
The expectation is Alcantara will return to start on Opening Day on March 27. He was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added back to the 40-man roster on Nov. 4. Alcantara had begun his offseason training with workouts only in late September after he threw 20 pitches of live batting practice on Sept. 17 in Miami. Alcantara threw his first bullpen session on July 24, getting in 20 pitches.
Alcantara initially felt discomfort in his arm on his 94th and final pitch on Sept. 3, 2023, against the Nationals. He was diagnosed with a right forearm flexor strain. An MRI exam later revealed a right UCL sprain. Alcantara underwent Tommy John surgery on Oct. 6, 2023. (Last updated: Dec. 5)
RHP Max Meyer (right shoulder bursitis)
Expected return: 2025
President of baseball operations Peter Bendix still believes in Meyer as a "long-term starter." He began his throwing program in September after feeling the discomfort in his last couple of outings, but especially in his most recent start on Sept. 3, when it affected his mechanics. (Last updated: Dec. 11)
RHP Declan Cronin (left knee patellar tendinitis)
Expected return: 2025
Cronin had been dealing with the issue since August. The hope is he will have a normal offseason. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
RHP Calvin Faucher (right shoulder impingement)
Expected return: 2025
Faucher, who was placed on the IL on Sept. 7 retroactive to Sept. 5, had been playing catch. (Last updated: Sept. 24)
RHP Eury Pérez (right UCL tear)
Expected return: 2025
P¨Śrez was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added back to the 40-man roster on Nov. 4. He reached a recovery milestone by making nine throws while playing catch from 45 feet on Sept. 17. P¨Śrez opened the season on the injured list (retroactive to March 25) and had Tommy John surgery on April 8 after experiencing soreness in his bullpen session on April 2. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 4. (Last updated: Nov. 4)
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LHP Andrew Nardi (left elbow muscle injury)
Expected return: 2025
Nardi was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added back to the 40-man roster on Nov. 4. According to him, he was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sept. 7 mainly because he wouldn't have had enough time to build back that late in the season. It also opened up a roster spot. Nardi first landed on the IL on Aug. 24 (retroactive to Aug. 22). (Last updated: Nov. 4)