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.  

Xavier Edwards - 2B

The Miami Marlins are pretty well filled out when it comes to 2nd base with All Star Luis Arraez.  The last thing I would want to see is Arraez getting more off days in favor of an average minor league player.   I do like Xavier Edwards' skill set however and I really would love to see him in another spot.  

If he could play center field  he might have a much better chance at being called up.  The Marlins need some infield depth but they are more likely to call up a power hitter than an infielder.  

One thing I would like to see the Marlins do is have Edwards up and see if he can hang at shortstop.  If indeed he could hang at short, he would provide some valuable speed up at the top of the lineup and could change the look of the Marlins order.  He could fit in at the second spot in the lineup and serve as a second leadoff hitter along with Arraez.  With all of that said however, I don’t believe he will be the on called up. 

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.