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Miami Marlins: Ranking each Trade Deadline Deal in Terms of Impact

By Matt Melton

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning during game two of a double header at RingCentral Coliseum on April 20, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning during game two of a double header at RingCentral Coliseum on April 20, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Relief Pitcher John Curtiss of the Milwaukee Brewers (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

4. Miami Marlins Get a Catcher

Brewers receive:

  • RHP John Curtiss

Marlins receive:

  • C Payton Henry (Milwaukee Brewers No. 19 Prospect)

In a move that the Marlins made almost right at the 4:00 pm ET deadline, Miami sent relief pitcher John Curtiss to Milwaukee for catching prospect Payton Henry.

Curtiss had been outstanding in year one of his time in Miami posting a 2.48 ERA across 40 innings pitched this season. The 28-year old right-hander is still under team control for multiple years, and will join a dominant Brewers bullpen that seems extremely likely to be well on their way to winning the NL Central.

The Marlins in return added more much-needed depth to the catching position acquiring Henry, Milwaukee’s No. 19 prospect. Henry has slashed .262/.338/.361 since recently being called up to Triple-A in the Brewers system.

This deal could be considered as a win-win for each team as Milwaukee lands bullpen help to prepare for a 2021 postseason run, while Miami lands much-needed catching depth. While Henry might need a little more time in Triple-A, the 24-year old backstop is certainly not too-far away from a big league debut.

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