Miami Marlins: Predicting the 2024 Everyday Starting Lineup

There is no doubt the Miami Marlins are one of the most exciting young teams in all of baseball.

After making the postseason during the shortened 2020 season, the Miami Marlins are quickly becoming a team that you should pay very close attention to. This is not just because they are currently firmly in the mix in the loaded division that is the NL East once again in 2021, but because you arguably can’t find few teams with a brighter future than the Fish.

While Miami does currently display a team that is able to compete in the big leagues now, they also have one of the top ranked farm systems in baseball. As each of those top players continue to debut in the majors and develop more day-by-day, the future continues to get brighter at a faster pace.

With this line of top prospects debuting seemingly never-ending at this point, it’s clear that the Marlins are about to be very good, very quick.

Could the Miami Marlins be one of the best teams in baseball in 2024?

There is no greater evidence of this than to simply look at the players that will be with the big league team. To do that, I have chosen the 2024 MLB season as a prime example of this.

Not only does this provide prospects that are just now debuting a few years to develop, but also allows a few prospects that may be a few years away from the big leagues to factor into the decision as well.

As you will see, this team is extremely deep with talent, and makes it evident as to why the Marlins could be one of the best teams in baseball in 2-3 years.

So, let’s attempt to look at the future, and see if we can guess correctly. Here is what I think the Miami Marlins everyday lineup may look like in 2024.

Players that just missed the lineup (aka will most likely make-up the bench options):

• OF – Victor Mesa Jr

• C – Will Banfield

• SS – Nasim Nunez

Miami Marlins Infield

We’ve already seen that the Miami Marlins pitching staff will be absolutely loaded, but what about the infield? This group has potential to look very different from what it currently is, but there is however one 100% given in this group.

C – Jorge Alfaro

This might be the hardest position to call. Alfaro would be in the final year of his deal, but would he even still be with Miami by then? I’ll say for now that this will be Alfaro, but if he cannot return to the production from previous years, the Marlins may look at other options.

1B – Lewin Diaz

Current first baseman Jesus Aguilar is unlikely to still be with Miami in 2024, making #5 prospect Lewin Diaz an easy choice here. Diaz is an outstanding defensive first baseman, while also showcasing an ability to hit for power on a consistent basis. While he may not hit as high up in the lineup as Aguilar currently is, Diaz should be one of the top young first baseman in the NL in a few years.

2B – Jazz Chisholm

This is the bonafide 100% guarantee in the Marlins 2024 everyday infield based off of the current roster. While he could play either 2B or SS, I’d say Chisholm will remain at second, and turn into one of the best second baseman and overall players in all of baseball. Plain and simple, Chisholm will be a superstar at the top of Miami’s everyday lineup for years to come.

SS – Jose Devers

While the Marlins could be a candidate in the next year or two to either sign or trade for a superstar shortstop, I’ll say that this spot will be Devers’ to lose. The Marlins current #8 prospect displays an ability to hit for contact, as well as a versatile infielder with the ability to play multiple positions. Still only 21-years old, Devers will only continue to develop, potentially into one of the more versatile shortstops in the game.

3B – Brian Anderson

While this position could look different, I’ll say it will still be Anderson manning the hot corner for Miami. Anderson will be in the last year of his contract before entering free agency, and in the prime of his career. If he makes it to 2024 still a member of the Marlins organization, would Anderson potentially re-sign with Miami as well?

Miami Marlins Outfield

While you would most likely say that the pitching staff will be the strength of this team going forward, don’t count out this outfield group. While there are numerous possibilities to fill these spots, this group will look very different than it currently does with three players setting themselves apart over time.

LF – Jesus Sanchez

Sanchez is bound to get his opportunity during the 2021 season in the big leagues based on the way he is currently hitting in Triple-A. The Marlins #6 prospect is an all-around hitter and defender who is flashing some big-time power this season that will be on full display for years to come. While he could play multiple positions in the OF, left field might be the most likely landing spot.

CF – Monte Harrison

We’ve seen short spirts of Harrison in the big leagues so far, but he hasn’t quite been able to claim a full-time starting spot, yet. The Marlins #14 prospect has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A over the past two seasons, but should takeover as a starter in due time. When he does as well, he will be one of the most exciting players on this team.

RF – JJ Bleday

If you’re looking for the Marlins #2 or #3 hitter in this eventual lineup, look no further than Bleday. The Marlins #2 prospect was Miami’s 2019 First Round pick, and easily slots in at right field for the foreseeable future as soon as he makes his MLB debut. The current #15 prospect in baseball will be a superstar the moment he takes the field in Miami.

Lastly, let’s assume the National League adapts the DH full-time by 2024. We saw a glimpse of the Marlins using the DH during the 2020 season, but who will fill the role in a couple of years from now?

DH – Peyton Burdick

Burdick, the Marlins #12 prospect, is showcasing some impressive power in Double-A to start the season. Evident by 5 HRs in 19 games so far, Burdick displays power that will allow him to potentially hit anywhere from 15-20+ HRs a season eventually at the big league level. Still a year or two away from the major leagues, Burdick will be a candidate to emerge within the Miami system over the next year.

Is this not one of the most talented teams in baseball? It’s evident why the Miami Marlins future is so bright, and if you ask me, this could be one of the best teams in baseball in a couple of years.