3 Things that we learned about the Miami Marlins 30% into the season

2. AN MVP CANDIDATE ON THE TEAM

Miami Marlins CF Jazz Chisholm Jr. has spent significant time on the injury list over the last few years. He also showed MVP level form throughout his career. It seems to all finally be coming together this season. So far healthy (knock on wood), he's been batting .262/.331/.453 with 8 home runs and 29 RBI, in 56 games and 214 AB. He's already been worth 1.3 WAR as well.

It's still early in the season, but there can't possibly be any questions about his talent and ability. Jazz has actually batted .320 over the last week. He's batting .294 over the last two weeks, with 3 home runs and 8 RBI. He's also batted .278 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI over the last month.

If Jazz Chisholm Jr. can stay healthy for the rest of the season, NL MVP contention doesn't seem to be out of the question. He also already has 10 stolen bases for the season, and if healthy could be a candidate to steal quite a bit more. The fact that he's been decent defensively is only yet another positive for him this season. I fully expect Jazz to be in the MVP conversation if he stays healthy.

NEXT: BREAKOUTS...

1. BREAKOUTS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Let's start with former top San Diego Padres prospect Ryan Weathers. The starting pitcher currently has a well-earned 1.7 WAR. Prior to this season, he pitched for San Diego and then the Miami Marlins since 2021, delivering a 5.88 ERA/5.64 FIP with 6.8 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9, in 46 games and 156.0 innings pitched.

This season, Weathers has a 3.16 ERA/4.23 FIP with 7.6 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9, in 11 games and 62.2 innings pitched. The FIP may not be that great, but the ERA and his advanced metrics are legit. He's a top of the rotation starter at this point. This is something that is very important for The Fish going forward. Pitching depth is key to winning after all.

Ryan Weathers isn't the only positive here. There is also the returning from injury starting pitcher Max Meyer. He returned to deliver an outstanding 2.12 ERA/3.72 FIP, with 7.4 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 in 3 games and 17.0 innings pitched. He's currently back in the Minors, but should continue living up to his former top prospect status when he's back on the Major League roster.

The season has been 30% completed and so far Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having a great season. We saw Ryan Weathers finally break-out after being an afterthought entering the season. Max Meyer is looking like an important rotation cog as well. On the flip side, Trevor Rogers, Sixto Sanchez and A.J. Puk are pitching their way out of town.