Sánchez pitches Nationals past Marlins 9-3
Aníbal Sánchez pitched seven effective innings, Trea Turner drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9-3AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANCISCO CERVELLI
Veteran catcher Cervelli sustains concussion Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion on Saturday in the Marlins’ 5-3 win over the Nationals in Game 2 of the doubleheader, and the veter...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • MLB.COM
Out with concussion Cervelli was placed on the 7-day concussion list after Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.
Impact Cervelli apparently took a shot to the head and was forced to exit Saturday's nightcap after two frames. Jorge Alfaro is off the injured list and should see the bulk of the starts behind the plate, but the Marlins will still need to add another catcher to the roster Sunday.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins catcher Cervelli departs nightcap after two innings Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli left after two innings of the second game of a doubleheader Saturday night against the Washington N...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Marlins catcher Cervelli departs nightcap after two innings
Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli left after two innings of the second game of a doubleheader Saturday night against the Washington NationalsAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes early exit Cervelli was removed from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals for undisclosed reasons, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cervelli started behind the plate in Game 2 of the twin bill, but he was replaced in the field by Jorge Alfaro after flying out to right field during the second inning. The Marlins should update his status in the near future.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sanchez wins debut 5-3, Marlins earn doubleheader split
Sixto Sanchez pitched five innings to win his major league debut, and the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 to earn a doubleheader splitAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Cervelli is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the Mets, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Impact Cervelli will give way to Ryan Lavarnway behind the dish for Thursday's series finale. The veteran backstop has appeared in 15 games this season and is slashing .250/.361/519 with four home runs and one steal.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out series finale Cervelli is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.
Impact Cervelli served as the Marlins' starting catcher in each of the past four games, going 3-for-15 with a home run, three walks, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base over that stretch. Ryan Lavarnway will spell him behind the dish in the series finale.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Launches game-tying homer Cervelli went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact The 34-year-old was up to bat with two runners on and two out while trailing by three in the top of the ninth inning, and he went deep in a 3-0 count to tie the game. Unfortunately for Miami, it was all for naught as Toronto walked it off in the 10th inning. Cervelli has a .200/.250/.533 slash line with three homers and seven RBI through eight games this season.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wingin' it: Blue Jays win Buffalo debut, top Marlins in 10th
In the first major league game in Buffalo since 1915, Travis Shaw hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays settled into their new nest with a 5-4 win over the...AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Sunday Cervelli is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Cervelli started the last three games and went 3-for-12 with three runs a home run, three runs and three RBI, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Ryan Lavarnaway will take over behind the plate for the Marlins.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Powers offense in win Cervelli went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mets.
Impact The veteran catcher took Michael Wacha deep in the second inning to open the scoring. Cervelli isn't exactly thriving as the starting backstop for the Marlins, hitting .227 (5-for-22) through six games, but two of those hits have left the yard. Until Jorge Alfaro (illness) has a timetable for his return, Cervelli will continue to draw a heavy workload.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straight
Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer, Humberto Mejia impressed in his abbreviated major league debut and the Miami Marlins kept up their surprising surge by beating the New Yor...AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats first homer Cervelli went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Orioles.
Impact The veteran catcher took John Means deep in the fifth inning for the first run of the game -- and the eventual game-winning hit -- as well as his first homer of 2020. With Jorge Alfaro one of the many Marlins players on the COVID-19 injured list right now, Cervelli is locked in as Miami's starting backstop.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0
Back from an eight-day, coronavirus-induced hiatus, the Miami Marlins found enough power and pitching within their vastly overhauled roster to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Tuesda...AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out after positive test Alfaro is on the injured list due to a positive COVID-19 test, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact He will need back-to-back negative tests to be cleared to rejoin the team. In addition to Alfaro, Jose Urena, Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez have also tested positive. Francisco Cervelli and Chad Wallach will handle the catching duties for now.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays
Opening day rosters have gained clarity as the Atlanta Braves reached an agreement with outfielder Yasiel Puig, and Tampa Bay pitcher Tyler Glasnow provided hopes for teams awaitin...JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro and Cervelli could be Marlins’ Best Catching Combo in Years Jorge Alfaro and Francisco Cervelli could be the best catching combo the Miami Marlins have had in a long time. The potential for offensive...
FEBRUARY 23, 2020 • MARLINMANIAC.COM
Francisco Cervelli is Conditioned for Success with Miami Marlins Francisco Cervelli is poised to spend his 13th major league season with the Miami Marlins. Jorge Alfaro, of course, is written in pen for th...
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 • MARLINMANIAC.COM
Cervelli finalizes $2 million, 1-year contract with Marlins
Catcher Francisco Cervelli has finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins to provide depth behind Jorge AlfaroJANUARY 9, 2020
