Buy or Sell: The Miami Marlins should trade outfielder Jesus Sanchez

The Miami Marlins’ 8–7 record through the first 15 games has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 MLB season. The rebuilding Marlins, who were expected to compete with the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies for the dubious distinction of Worst Club in Baseball, have instead been shockingly fun and competitive.

While the franchise is likely to encounter adversity soon, there’s hope in the form of reinforcements. Pitcher Edward Cabrera recently returned from injury, and fellow starter Ryan Weathers is expected to rejoin the rotation soon. Additionally, hitting duo Conor Norby and Jesús Sánchez are also slated to return to the major league club in the near future.

Cabrera, Weathers, and Norby are expected to quickly assume starting roles at their natural positions (with Norby taking over at third base). However, Sánchez finds himself in a bit of a logjam.

The Marlins’ early-season success has been fueled by phenomenal outfield production. Kyle Stowers has emerged as a legitimate building block, while Derek Hill, Griffin Conine, and Dane Myers have all leveraged their athleticism to become rock-solid contributors. Each of the four has also provided excellent defense, with the athleticism and glove work to handle center field on a regular basis.

Miami’s outfield has been a revelation—great news for the major league club, but potentially awkward for Sánchez. Despite being one of the more consistent contributors during the Marlins’ rebuilding phase, the veteran outfielder suddenly lacks a clear path to everyday playing time. Perhaps he could form a platoon in a corner outfield spot or transition into more of a designated hitter role. Another possibility: one of the current starters cools off, creating a natural opening in the lineup.

Still, the team appears flush with outfield depth. The pending call-ups of Agustín Ramírez and Deyvison De Los Santos further crowd the DH spot—not only for 2025 but beyond.

While Sánchez’s power-hitting potential could provide another offensive spark, President Peter Bendix might choose to do what he’s done best in his Miami tenure: trade established MLB talent for prospect capital.

The Cincinnati Reds stand out as a potential trade partner at the deadline, though multiple contenders would likely express interest in adding a veteran bat for a postseason push.

If the 2025 season is truly about evaluating and establishing young talent, committing 400–500 plate appearances to a high-floor, low-ceiling player like Sánchez seems risky. Bendix and company would be wise to funnel that playing time toward talents like Stowers, Myers, Hill, Conine, Ramírez, De Los Santos, and others.

The opportunity to add even more talent to a much-improved farm system seems like the smartest play. The Fish should shop Sánchez to the highest bidder!