Miami Marlins: Late deadline moves bring back solid return

Jun 18, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (36) in the dugout during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. New York Yankees won 9-4. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

It’s over. The 2015 MLB non-waiver trade deadline has passed. And the Marlins made an array of moves, beginning with the departure of Steve Cishek and finishing with the dealing of Sam Dyson.

In a deadline period filled with controversy, the Marlins fell near the center of it. From players criticizing team moves to management leaving traded pieces in the game, there remained no shortage of excitement or drama on Miami’s behalf.

But today surfaced a change for the Marlins, who acquired valuable prospects in exchange for two easily dispensable pitchers. Both Dan Haren and Sam Dyson were signed just through 2015, a year in which Miami hasn’t been able to compete.

So what exactly did they get in return?

Next: The Haren Trade

Jul 1, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Haren (15) reacts after giving up a solo home run to San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Trade: Dan Haren to the Chicago Cubs for Elliot Soto and Ivan Pineyro

Dan Haren held no future role for the Marlins following the 2015 campaign, so Miami traded him to the Cubs. They received pitching and shortstop prospects in return.

Elliot Soto is a fielding-based middle infielder who has improved his plate discipline incredibly. Soto batted .275 in Double-A in 2015 with no homers and 18 RBI. However, his 55 walks in 88 games mark as a career high for Soto, who boasts a .388 OBP and .702 SLG%.

Ivan Pineyro, Soto’s teammate, has performed well in 2015, pitching to a 7-5 record with a 3.69 ERA. While Pineyro doesn’t strike out many batters, he has shown consistent improvement in the Cubs’ farm system.

Next: The Dyson Deal