Series Preview: Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs

Miami Marlins Players to Watch

SS Miguel Rojas

The by-far current team leader with a 2.8 WAR, Rojas is the Marlins leader in both batting average and OBP. Rojas is currently slashing .324/.390/.541 across his last 10 games which includes a hit in eight-of-ten, as well as four multi-hit games.

1B Jesus Aguilar

Aguilar leads the NL with 79 RBI’s, as well as by-far the team leader in the category along with 20 HR’s. The veteran first-baseman is 5-for-12 across his last three games with one HR, one double, three runs scored, and three RBI’s.

OF Lewis Brinson

The hottest hitter in baseball at the moment, Brinson is slashing .390/.432/.780 across his last 11 games with four HR’s and 15 RBI’s. This phenomenal run also includes six multi-hit games, two of which the 27-year-old outfielder has collected three hits.

RP Dylan Floro

A constant of Miami’s late-inning bullpen options throughout the season, Floro has emerged as a closing option for the Marlins since the trade deadline. For the year, Floro has posted a 2.72 ERA across 46.1 innings pitched.

RP Anthony Bender

Emerging as another high-leverage/closing option in recent weeks, the rookie right-hander has posted a 2.18 ERA this season across 41.1 innings pitched. Across his last five outings, Bender has posted a 2.08 ERA with two holds and a save.