3 players who the Miami Marlins should not call up in September

The Miami Marlins need a spark to make it to the playoffs and the MLB September call-ups are just around the corner.  The players they call up could make all the difference or could add depth to positions.  If the Marlins pick correctly they will only be helped by the added players, especially in the bullpen.  

As we wrote previously, there are a few really good names that would make great candidates to call up.   I would find it hard to pass up the 3 selections already suggested but you can never tell what Marlins brass will do.  One thing is for sure, the Marlins need to use those extra roster spots for players that can have an impact and not just a potentially good player who isn’t actually ready to play.  

The Marlins minor leagues is pretty young and a lot of the talent is a year or two away from the major leagues but there are several names that could be considered this fall.  Here are 3 names the Marlins should avoid using for the September call ups as they have limited spots and time for an impact.  

Daniel Castano P

The Miami Marlins AAA starter Daniel Castano is an interesting option that they could pick to call up in September but he would not be my choice.  The 28 year old minor leaguer is having a good season but it is only his 3rd year in the minors and had a little longer to go before he is MLB ready.   Castano would be a good name to watch however going forward as his age will help him become ready sooner than others. 

This year Castano has compiled a 3-1 record with a 4.34 ERA over 16 starts.   He has done well most games and only had a few bad starts that inflated his ERA to the level it currently sits.  His last 2 starts were very rocky as he went 6.2 and gave up 7 earned his last start and the one prior he went 5 innings and gave up 5 earned.  

It seems he is much more suited to starting games as he has been much more successful as a starter than coming out of the pen.  That alone is the primary reason he would not make a good choice to be called up.  The Marlins need a starter but they can use someone who is versatile either way.  Castano is not their guy for versatility.  

Dane Myers OF

The Miami Marlins called up Dane Myers earlier this season and he had a great early spark but didn’t quite pan out.  The Marlins can use the outfield depth and Myers would certainly provide such depth but he would not spark the offense in the way that other prospects could as his ceiling is much lower.  Myers however, has had an amazing season and has a bright future ahead of him.  He has a great chance to make the roster in coming seasons but the timing is just not right at the moment.  

Dane Myers has 338 at-bats and he has compiled a .325 average with a .935 OPS.  Myers ranks near the top on the Jumbo Shrimp with 15 home runs, 60 RBI, and 19 RBI, which would provide some help to the team if he could perform at the same level.   Unfortunately for the Marlins, Myers did not perform as such when he was called up, and worked on his swing extensively.  The Marlins need a bigger bat than Myers can allow however, if any more injuries happen he might be the next man up, and there’s good reason why he should be but as of now he is just short of the September call up roster. I am excited about his future and I want to see what he can do in spring training in 2024, but right now is not his time unless another injury befalls the Marlins outfield.