Miami Marlins: 3 Marlins Listed Among Top Trade Candidates

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Relief Pitcher Anthony Bass of the Miami Marlins (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

As the talk surrounding the late-July MLB Trade Deadline continues to build, the Miami Marlins are quickly becoming one of the biggest teams to watch based on what they will do.

The Miami Marlins could go either way at the Deadline. Will they buy, or will they sell? To be honest, you’re guess is as good as mine at this point.

Because of this, the next 2-3 weeks will be massive for the 2021 edition of the Marlins. Upcoming series’ against the Pirates and Rockies are winnable, while the 9-games after that against the Braves, Cardinals, and Cubs will be tough.

In fact, the Marlins Trade Deadline plans could become clearer as soon as next week. If Miami goes under .500 for the next 2-3 weeks, the writing may already be on the wall for a team that has struggled to get 100% healthy this season.

Now could the Marlins end up buying at the Deadline? Yes, in fact that is what I currently expect them to do, as well as selling.

The Miami Marlins are one of the more interesting teams to watch.

The Marlins are in an interesting situation where they have a playoff caliber roster, but also have top prospects ready to make an impact that will make them even better. Could they still sell those players in order to acquire 1-2 star caliber players? It’s possible, and based on early trade candidates, it’s obvious that Miami will be getting some calls regardless.

Earlier this week, MLB Trade Rumors posted their rankings of the current Top 40 most likely trade candidates leading up to this years deadline. While this will certainly not be the last ranking like this that we may see, it did reveal one thing however. The Marlins already have multiple players as potential top trade candidates.

Relief Pitcher Yimi Garcia of the Miami Marlins (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Miami Marlins Potential Trade Deadline Candidates: Pitchers

11. Yimi Garcia

There is no doubt that bullpen help is the #1 most needed position at each MLB Trade Deadline. If the Marlins do decide to sell, they will have one of the more coveted bullpen arms in baseball in Yimi Garcia.

Garcia has been outstanding so far since joining Miami in 2020 posting a 1.95 ERA during his time with the Fish. So far in the 2021 season, Garcia has posted a 3-4 record with a 2.86 ERA and 9 saves. A free agent at seasons end, Garcia is on a cheap $1.9 million deal, and should be one of the more sought after rental options for relief pitchers if Miami decides to sell.

Another Player to Watch: Anthony Bass

Signed as a free agent in the offseason by the Marlins, Anthony Bass has quietly been dominant since allowing six earned runs in his first three appearances of the season. The 33-year old reliever sports a 1-3 record with a 3.66 ERA, but has struggled in some areas, in particular allowing nine walks in 19.2 IP so far this season.

Bass is also under contract for 2022, with a team option for the 2023 season as well. If he keeps pitching at the same level as in recent weeks, he could become one of the more sought after relievers not among the biggest names.

Outfielder Starling Marte of the Miami Marlins (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Miami Marlins Potential Trade Deadline Candidates: Position Players

28. Starling Marte

This one arguably might have been the most surprising to see. Miami acquired Starling Marte during the 2020 season, and has been good so far during his time with the Marlins. However, Marte is a free agent at seasons end, making this an interesting topic to monitor.

If Miami doesn’t plan on re-signing Marte after this season, surely they would at least want something in return for the 32-year old outfielder right? You could also factor the Marlins multiple young outfield prospects that seem to be ready for the big leagues at any moment now, or at least in the near future.

If Miami gets an offer that they can’t pass up for Marte, who is having an outstanding 2021 season so far, they might just have to trade the upcoming free agent depending on where they sit in the standings.

29. Corey Dickerson

The most likely Marlins positional player to be traded this season is starting to feel like Corey Dickerson. The 32-year old veteran outfielder is a free agent at seasons end, and could be a popular outfield trade option for teams needing a consistent contact bat.

The numbers aren’t necessarily what they used to be earlier in his career, but Dickerson can still provide consistent contact, as evident by his .282 batting average. Along with a few of Miami’s young outfielders now beginning to emerge as potential more impactful big league options, a trade containing Dickerson makes sense to happen in the next month or two.

Another Player to Watch: Adam Duvall

If the Marlins are truly selling at the Deadline, trading Adam Duvall makes a ton of sense. After signing Duvall in the offseason, the veteran outfielder has already hit 9 HRs and 33 RBIs for Miami so far in 2021.

Already traded twice at the Trade Deadline during his career, if Duvall is made available, he will be a coveted outfielder due to the combination of his offensive and defensive abilities. If made available, expect the Marlins to get a few quality offers for the 32-year old slugger.

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These will surely not be the only players mentioned as Miami Marlins trade candidates this season. As mentioned previously however, this next 2-3 weeks will be very important as to what Miami might do come late-July.

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