Miami Marlins: 10 Players to Consider Selling at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline

As the 2021 MLB Draft and All-Star Break has officially concluded, the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline is now in full focus for the Miami Marlins.

With the trade deadline falling on July 30th this year, the Marlins are quickly becoming one of the teams to watch closest over the next 2-3 weeks. With the club entering the second half of the 2021 MLB season currently sitting at 39-50 overall, and nine games back of first in the NL East, it’s evident why all eyes will be on Miami.

What will the Miami Marlins do at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline?

For a team that has been decimated at times by injuries during the 2021 season, the Marlins have talent up and down their roster, most of which were on their 2020 postseason team last season.

While it certainly seems like the Marlins are moving towards selling at this years deadline, the next week or so may ultimately be the deciding factor. While it is unlikely that they buy, they could potentially both buy and sell, while looking toward 2022 to add to a roster that will already be talented.

The Marlins have the potential to be one of the biggest sellers at this years deadline. While these may not easy decisions to make, each of these players could land Miami a sizable return that could benefit the Marlins for years to come, even as early next year.

So, here are 10 players that the Miami Marlins should at least consider selling at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline.

10. INF Jon Berti

2021 Season Stats: .219 AVG, .315 OBP, .326 SLG, .640 OPS, 4 HR, 18 RBI, 8 SB

Obviously Berti isn’t the most eye-popping trade piece that the Marlins currently hold on their roster, but there could be some interest in the 31-year old utility infielder. While the season numbers aren’t necessarily what they have been during his career, you have to remember that Berti was forced into a bigger role early-on due to injuries, and is easily set to surpass the most at-bats in a single season of his career by the end of the month.

A contending team could actually find interest in Berti, solely due to his defensive versatility and pinch-hit/running abilities. Having spent time at every position on the field other than first base and catcher, Berti could receive interest from a few teams as a bench option, or he could remain with Miami to return to his normal bench role next season.

9. RP Ross Detwiler

2021 Season Stats: 1-0, 4.32 ERA, 1.200 WHIP, 12 BB, 39 K

Signed as a free agent back in January by Miami, Detwiler is having one of the best years of his 13-year career with the Marlins. Working primarily as a reliever, the 35-year old left-hander could be valuable for contending teams as a long-relief option.

Detwiler has seemingly had a career resurgence this season in Miami, and it would be smart for the Marlins to see if they can get something in return for the veteran southpaw. If not, Detwiler will most likely remain with the Marlins, with no guarantee he will even be back for the 2022 season.

8. RP Richard Bleier

2021 Season Stats: 2-0, 2.43 ERA, 0.840 WHIP, 2 BB, 27 K

Similar to Detwiler, selling the veteran left-hander Bleier makes a lot of sense for Miami at this year’s Deadline as well. Since being traded to Miami last August, Bleier has simply been outstanding out of the Marlins bullpen, and could potentially be one of the more sought after left-handed bullpen arms available.

Bleier is on-track to by-far surpass his career-high in strikeouts for a single season, while also having only issued two free-passes for the entire 2021 season up to this point. While Bleier continues to excel in the Miami bullpen, trading the 34-year old southpaw is a move the Marlins should do regardless of whether they decide to sell either few or multiple players.

7. RP Dylan Floro

2021 Season Stats: 2-4, 3.00 ERA, 1.333 WHIP, 2 Saves, 17 BB, 33 K

Traded to Miami from the Dodgers in the offseason, Floro has been good playing the primary role in the 8th inning for the Marlins for a majority of the season. Still under team control for the next 2-3 seasons, Floro would be an intriguing option to keep in the Miami bullpen.

However, a player with extensive postseason pitching experience and success in the bullpen with the Dodgers, Floro will certainly gain a lot of attention on the bullpen trade market over the next 2-3 weeks. Similar to Bleier, keeping the 30-year old right-hander would be intriguing, but it makes too much sense to trade Floro, a reliever who will garner a lot of interest.

6. RP Yimi Garcia

2021 Season Stats: 3-6, 3.44 ERA, 1.235 WHIP, 13 Saves, 12 BB, 34 K

While three other Marlins relievers have been discussed previously, Garcia is the most likely to be dealt, as well as the one that likely lands the biggest potential return. A closer for the first time in his career, Garcia has certainly been up-and-down at times this season.

The veteran right-hander is on-track to put up some of the best numbers of his career, and should garner attention among most all contenders, especially teams looking for help at the closer position. With the recent emergence of Anthony Bender, it certainly feels like a matter of time until Garcia is flipped to a contending team.

5. SS Miguel Rojas

2021 Season Stats: .258 AVG, .322 OBP, .385 SLG, .707 OPS, 4 HR, 24 RBI, 6 SB

This is the point where things could get difficult when it comes to the pure decision making from the Marlins front office. Rojas, undoubtedly one of the most beloved players on this Marlins team, will be a sought-after player at the shortstop position leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline.

Rojas holds a team option for the 2022 season, and while it would make sense to keep the veteran shortstop around to help mentor the Marlins younger middle infielders, Miami could get some offers for the 32-year old that may be too-good to pass up. As mentioned previously, this will be a difficult decision to potentially move Rojas, but there are obvious benefits for both options.

4. 1B Jesus Aguilar

2021 Season Stats: .268 AVG, .330 OBP, .470 SLG, .800 OPS, 15 HR, 62 RBI

Similar to Rojas, this could potentially be a difficult decision for the Marlins front office. Still under team control for another season, Aguilar is having a strong season for Miami which includes leading the NL in RBI’s with 62.

When looking at the potential first baseman available at this years deadline, there aren’t many, if any, better than Aguilar. Even despite another year of team control, Miami should get a nice return for the 31-year old slugger, and hand over the full-time first base starting role to No. 6 prospect Lewin Diaz, who is slashing .212/.291/.481 in Triple-A this season with 11 HR’s and 29 RBI’s.

3. OF Adam Duvall

2021 Season Stats: .234 AVG, .279 OBP, .487 SLG, .766 OPS, 19 HR, 62 RBI, 5 SB

Right there with Aguilar in terms of production is Duvall, who is tied with Miami’s first baseman in leading the NL with RBI’s. Signed by the Marlins in the offseason, Duvall has been a massive part of leading the team in HR’s with 19, and makes sense to bring back next season as he is under team control for another year.

However, one of the NL’s top pure-power hitters will certainly gain a lot of attention from contenders that could use both a power-bat, as well as an elite defensive outfielder. Duvall has been a massive part of Miami’s offense so-far this season, but there is no denying that the Marlins could land a solid return should they decide to flip the veteran outfielder.