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Miami Marlins Spring Training: Relief Pitcher Update

By Kevin Kraczkowski

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Elieser Hernandez #57 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the eighth inning against the New York Mets in game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on September 13, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Elieser Hernandez #57 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the eighth inning against the New York Mets in game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on September 13, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – MARCH 03: Kyle Keller #72 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves during the Grapefruit League spring training game at Champion Stadium on March 03, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Throughout Spring Training 2019, Marlin Maniac is breaking down the possible roster in the leadup to Opening Day.

The Miami Marlins have won four of their 11 games thus far this spring. The games matter less than the experience. It’s the individual plate appearances that make up these players chances to catch on with the parent club. Spring Training serves a dual purpose:

  1. Get MLB regulars game ready with action against major league or near-major league talent, and
  2. Serves as a “screen-test” for players on the bubble. It’s really a tryout for these guys. Players on the 40-man roster have a clear advantage, but NRI’s have been known to buck the trend.

Marlin Maniac has been breaking down the starting rotation on Mondays, the outfield on Tuesdays, the catchers on Thursday, and the infielders on Fridays. That leaves the bullpen on each Wednesday until Opening Day. After Merandy Gonzalez was claimed off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, there’s currently 20 players trying to make the club, including eight non-roster invitees. (Click the links embedded above to visit the last report for each).

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