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Edwards leads Marlins against the Braves following 4-hit performance

The Miami Marlins take on the Atlanta Braves after Xavier Edwards' four-hit game on Wednesday

APRIL 4

Marlins play the Mets in series rubber match

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 2

Mets face the Marlins leading series 1-0

The New York Mets face the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 1

Marlins host the Mets to start 3-game series

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Monday

MARCH 31

Marlins play the Pirates leading series 2-1

The Miami Marlins bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 30

Marlins play the Pirates leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins take a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 28

Lands on 10-day IL The Marlins placed Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain.

Impact Sanchez suffered the injury in mid-March. He will be eligible for activation late next week, but it's not clear how far along Sanchez currently is in the recovery process. The Marlins have Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine in their corner outfield spots for Thursday's opener.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers sidelined with forearm strain

Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers will begin the season on the injured list with a left forearm strain, another setback for the team’s starting rotation

MARCH 21

Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez expected to miss 4 weeks after straining left oblique

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez is expected to miss four weeks after straining his left oblique

MARCH 15

Deadspin | Marlins OF Jesus Sanchez (oblique) out for 4 weeks Deadspin | Marlins OF Jesus Sanchez (oblique) out for 4 weeks

MARCH 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Marlins OF Jesus Sanchez (oblique) out for 4 weeks Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez suffered a left oblique injury and is sidelined for four weeks.Marlins manager Clayton McCullough spo...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Headed for injured list Manager Clayton McCullough said Saturday that Sanchez (side) will begin the season on the injured list, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Sanchez was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game due to an issue with his left side in what was initially labeled as a precautionary move. However, the outfielder's injury will ultimately cause him to miss the start of the regular season, and it's currently unclear if he'll be ready to return once eligible April 6. With Sanchez out, Griffin Conine will likely be the next man up to serve as the Marlins' Opening Day right fielder.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Precautionary exit with side issue Sanchez's removal from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros was a precautionary move due to an issue with his left side, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Marlins sensed based on Sanchez's mannerisms following a fourth-inning double that he was uncomfortable and opted to pull him just to be safe. When asked by reporters after the game what he was dealing with, Sanchez pointed to his left side. Any side issue is a bit worrisome, but it does not seem at this point that there are any plans to take imaging of Sanchez's side. Consider him day-to-day.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Thursday Sanchez was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with a possible injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a single and double Thursday, but he was removed for a pinch runner after lining a double to left field in the fourth inning. It's unclear if his removal had anything to do with an injury, though the Marlins should offer more information after the game.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first spring homer Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.

Impact The outfielder turned on a Mitchell Parker pitch in the fourth inning for his first long ball of the spring. Sanchez dealt with a sore elbow earlier in camp and has struggled to find his timing at the plate, going 3-for-22 (.136) in nine Grapefruit League appearances with a 2:7 BB:K. He's healthy now however, and could even open the season as the starting center fielder given the Marlins' lack of appealing options at the position.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving CF reps Manager Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanchez will see the majority of his starts in center field during spring training since he's a known quantity in the corner outfield, C...

Impact The 27-year-old saw most of his action in center field during 2022 (and posted plus-two Defensive Runs Saved and minus-two Outs Above Average), but he has made just nine appearances there across the past two seasons. Regardless of whether he ends up in center or right field, Sanchez has a secure spot in the heart of Miami's lineup after he finished 2024 with 18 homers, 16 steals and a .730 OPS.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Manning right field Friday Sanchez (elbow) is starting in right field and batting leadoff in Friday's spring game against Atlanta.

Impact Sanchez has been limited to serving as a designated hitter thus far in camp due to an elbow issue, but he's been cleared to play the field and is set for his first spring appearance in the outfield Friday. There was some thought the outfielder would be limited to DH duties to begin the regular season, but that no longer appears to be a concern.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Notches hit in spring debut Sanchez (elbow) went 1-for-2 with a strikeout in Sunday's 1-1 tie with the Mets in Grapefruit League action.

Impact Sanchez made his spring debut Sunday after opening camp with right elbow inflammation. The outfielder is coming off of a 2024 campaign in which he batted .252 with a career-high 18 home runs, 64 RBI, 60 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 489 at-bats in 149 games with Miami. Now healthy, Sanchez will look to build up a rhythm at the plate in the coming weeks as Opening Day approaches.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Could be limited to DH early Sanchez, who is dealing with elbow inflammation, might be used as the Marlins' regular DH to begin the season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The elbow issue isn't expected to force Sanchez to the IL for Opening Day, but Miami might limit how much time the 27-year-old sees in the outfield until he's 100 percent healthy. Sanchez saw a career-high 537 plate appearances in 2024, turning that workload into 18 homers, 16 steals, 64 RBI and 60 runs along with a .252/.313/.417 slash line, and he's being counted on to fill a key spot in the Marlins' batting order.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will get some reps in center field Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Tuesday that Sanchez (elbow) will play some center field during spring training, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Sanchez didn't play center field at all in 2024, but he started six games there in 2023 and 74 games at the position in 2022. The 27-year-old is still likely to see most of his action in right field in 2025, but it's possible he's used in center field on occasion. Derek Hill and Dane Myers are expected to see most of the reps in center field for the Marlins. Sanchez is currently overcoming right elbow inflammation but is expected to be cleared for full activities soon.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from elbow inflammation Sanchez is recovering from right elbow inflammation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez's hitting has continue uninterrupted and he is in the final stages of a throwing program, so it sounds like this is just a minor speed bump. The 27-year-old is projected to open the 2025 campaign as the Marlins' primary right fielder and should bat in the middle of the lineup.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to deal with Miami The Marlins and Sanchez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez was in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old slashed .252/.313/.417with career highs in home runs (18) and stolen bases (16) in 2024.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag, reaches four times Sanchez went 3-for-6 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-innings win over Minnesota.

Impact Sanchez drew a walk in the fifth and then reached on singles in each of his next three trips to the plate but was left stranded on each occasion. He was, however, able to swipe his 15th bag of the season and his fifth in the month of September while also extending his hitting streak to five games. Furthermore, it marked Sanchez's eighth game this season in which he tallied three or more hits. On the downside, he's now struck out multiple times in three straight contests.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five hits in win Sanchez went 5-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-9 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Sanchez opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning before extending Miami's lead to 3-0 with another base hit in the second. The outfielder would add a third RBI with a double in the fourth en route to his first career five-hit game. The 26-year-old Sanchez had gone just 1-for-16 in five contests coming into Tuesday. He's slashing .252/.309/.424 with 17 homers, 62 RBI, 52 runs scored and 14 stolen bases across 489 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Sanchez will retreat to the bench Friday against lefty DJ Herz and the Nationals. Javier Sanoja, Cristian Pache and Griffin Conine fill the outfield from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE