Miami Marlins: 5 Potential Dream Free Agent Signings in the Offseason

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

With the Miami Marlins set to make multiple different moves to the roster in the offseason, is it possible that one of those moves could be acquiring a star-caliber free agent?

As the focus of baseball overall slowly begins to shift toward what will be an action-packed offseason, one of the biggest talking points has been this year’s free agent class. One of the best in recent memory, this offseason’s free agent class is loaded with star-caliber players, a few of which would be intriguing options for the Marlins.

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This will take a look at this offseason’s free agent class, and look at five potential “dream” free agent signings that the Marlins could potentially make. Yes, there is always a possibility that none of these will happen, but it would be a massive win for the Marlins offseason however if any actually did happen.

Before we begin however, there are three players who would’ve been on this list, but now seem unlikely with the Marlins recently re-signing shortstop Miguel Rojas. As you’ve likely guessed by now, those three players are indeed all shortstops – Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, and Trevor Story.

Here are five potential dream free agent signings for the Miami Marlins in the offseason, each of whom would provide a massive instant-impact for the Marlins in 2022 and beyond, starting with No. 5.

5. UTL Chris Taylor

If the Marlins were to add a player who is capable of playing multiple positions, you won’t find a better available free agent than Taylor. Coming off his first-ever All-Star appearance during the 2021 season, Taylor saw action in 148 games with the Dodgers during the regular season in which he slashed .254/.344/.438 with 20 home runs, 73 RBI’s, and 13 stolen bases.

A player who provided some massive moments for Los Angeles during the Dodgers 2021 postseason run, Taylor can essentially play anywhere in both the infield and outfield seeing time everywhere but catcher and first base this past season. The 31-year-old would undoubtedly provide a massive potential impact in Miami for a Marlins team that could use a player with the versatility of Taylor after a year full of injuries last season.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /

4. OF Kyle Schwarber

Coming off a phenomenal 2021 season which included his first career All-Star selection, Schwarber appeared in a total of 113 games with the Nationals and Red Sox in which the 28-year-old slashed a combined .266/.374/.554 with 32 home runs and 71 RBI’s. Seeing time primarily in left field with both teams, Schwarber also served as Boston’s DH at times as well, and would likely fill a similar role potentially with the Marlins.

Schwarber currently holds a mutual option for the 2022 season, and could potentially reach free agency depending on what happens with that. If Schwarber reaches free agency as well, there is no-denying that the 28-year-old outfielder would be a perfect fit as a potential power-hitting impact bat in the middle of Miami’s everyday lineup.

3. CF Starling Marte

The Marlins and Marte reportedly had negotiations on a contract extension earlier this season, but were reportedly unable to reach an agreement. As you likely know by now as well, Miami would trade the star outfielder to Oakland at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline, as Marte was scheduled to hit free agency at the end of the 2021 season.

Slashing a combined .308/.381/.456 with 12 home runs, 55 RBI’s, and 47 stolen bases during the 2021 campaign, Marlins’ fans already know what Marte is capable of both offensively and defensively, and would return a player who excelled the last two seasons in Miami. Yes, Marte was traded by the Marlins at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline, but is it possible that the 33-year-old outfielder could potentially return to Miami in 2022 as a free agent?

San Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

2. 3B/OF Kris Bryant

A former NL MVP and World Series champion with the Cubs, Bryant was traded to the San Francisco Giants at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline where he continued his impressive 2021 season. Named to his fourth career All-Star team this past season, Bryant appeared in a total of 144 games in which he slashed .265/.353/.481 with 25 home runs, 73 RBI’s, and 10 stolen bases.

The 29-year-old enters free agency for the first time in his career this offseason, and will receive interest from numerous teams as not only the top third baseman available, but also a player who saw time at all three outfield positions in 2021. While a return to San Francisco is a possibility, a potential addition of Bryant would give Miami not only a former MVP, but one of the best third baseman in the game.

1. OF Nick Castellanos

One of the most-intriguing potential options for the Miami Marlins this offseason is Nick Castellanos, one of the top overall hitters during the 2021 MLB season. Appearing in a total of 138 games with the Cincinnati Reds this past season, the 29-year-old slashed .309/.362/.576 with 34 home runs and 100 RBI’s while making his first-career All-Star appearance.

Still with multiple years remaining on his current deal with the Reds, Castellanos has the ability to opt-out of his deal in the offseason, and would easily become one of the top overall bats available if he does. A south Florida native, the potential impact that Castellanos would have for the Marlins is evident as not only a corner outfielder, but also one of the best potential DH’s in the game.

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Now yes, there is always the possibly that few, if any, of these five players would even be available for the Marlins in free agency. However, if the Miami Marlins are going to spend to acquire a star-caliber free agent, any of these five would be no-brainers if potentially available.

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