Miami Marlins: Predicting the Starting Lineup post-2021 MLB Trade Deadline

LF – Jesus Sanchez

The Marlins primary left fielder since his return to the big leagues a couple of weeks ago, Sanchez will continue to see everyday action in the starting lineup, as well as likely moving up in the batting order. While a move to right field after the deadline is a possibility depending on what moves the Marlins make, staying in left field makes sense for Sanchez who could remain at the position long-term.

CF – Monte Harrison

Unable to garner consistent playing time so far in the big leagues, that could change should Miami decide to trade center fielder Starling Marte. While Lewis Brinson would also be a candidate to takeover a potential vacant spot in center, the starting role to begin should go to Harrison who has slashed .259/.331/.431 with four HR’s, 16 RBI’s, and eight stolen bases in the minor leagues so far this season.

RF – Magneuris Sierra

Right field may be the position hardest to predict as Adam Duvall and Garrett Cooper are among the Marlins that will most-likely garner the most interest via trade. If one or both are still with Miami post-deadline, the position will remain unchanged, but if neither are still with the team then, the starting role will most-likely go to Sierra who is slashing .237/.298/.263 with five SB’s this season.

While we obviously won’t know for another two weeks on what the potential lineup will look-like post-deadline, it’s clear that the Marlins have internal options including both top prospects and younger players looking for more opportunity. Depending on the Marlins’ moves, is this what the lineup post-deadline lineup should look like?