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Appears set in leadoff spot Edwards hit leadoff in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored.

Impact The speedy shortstop is almost certain to be atop the order when Opening Day rolls around after breaking out for a .328/.397/.423 slash line over 303 plate appearances with the Marlins last season. Edwards also swiped 31 bases on 35 attempts over 70 regular-season games, and he's made it his stated goal to take a run at 60 steals in 2025. If your roster or league format can accommodate his lack of power, Edwards offers some strong three-category fantasy appeal.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for 60 stolen bases Edwards said Friday that his goal is to steal 60 bases this season, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Edwards pilfered 31 bags while being caught only four times over 70 games with the Marlins in 2024, so it's not unreasonable to think he could get to 60 stolen bases in 2025 if he has a full, healthy season. The 25-year-old speedster is light on power but should be an asset in the steals and average categories in fantasy in 2025.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder feeling much better Edwards said earlier this month of his right shoulder that it's the "best it's felt in years" since he began a new throwing program this offseason, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com r...

Impact Edwards first suffered a right shoulder impingement back in 2022 and had resigned himself to having to throw through discomfort. However, after working with Marlins director of catching Maxx Garrett on a new throwing program, Edwards said "it's not bothering me to throw at all" anymore. The shoulder issue didn't seem to impact Edwards at the plate in 2024, as he slashed .328/.397/.423 with one homer and 31 stolen bases in 70 games for the Marlins. However, being free and easy in all phases of his game can only help the 25-year-old's prospects heading into 2025.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot Friday Edwards went 4-for-6 with three triples, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over Toronto.

Impact Edwards knocked a pair of two-run triples in the second and seventh innings, sandwiched around another triple in the fourth. He became the first Marlin to ever rack up three triples in a game. It was Edwards' fourth consecutive multi-hit contest, during which he had five extra-base hits and seven RBI. For the year, he owns an impressive .327/.396/.420 slash line with 17 extra-base hits and 37 runs scored through 68 games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards leads Marlins against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing

The Miami Marlins take on the Toronto Blue Jays after Xavier Edwards had four hits on Friday in a 15-5 win over the Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Xavier Edwards hits 3 triples, sparks Marlins past Blue Jays Xavier Edwards had four hits, including a major-league-record-tying three triples, and four RBIs to help the visiting Miami Marlins defeat t...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Xavier Edwards has MLB's first three-triple game since 2014 as Marlins rout Blue Jays 15-5

Xavier Edwards had the first three-triple game in the majors since 2014, Jonah Bride homered twice and the Miami Marlins set a season high in runs by routing the Toronto Blue Jays...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

José Berríos strikes out Xavier Edwards | 09/27/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • MLB.COM

Reaches five times in win Edwards went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs, three walks and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Twins.

Impact Edwards walked to lead off the contest before coming around to score Miami's first run on a Jake Burger double. The infielder later added an RBI single in the fifth, a double in the ninth and a stolen base in the 13th after drawing his third walk of the contest. Edwards scored three times on the night, which marked a season high, as did his three free passes. He's now tallied multiple hits in three straight games and is up to 31 stolen bases on the campaign, with nine of those thefts coming in September.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Edwards isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact After making seven straight starts, Edwards will get the day off Saturday against Max Fried and Atlanta. Javier Sanoja will slot in at shortstop and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 30 steals Edwards went 1-for-5 with a pair of stolen bases in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Impact Edwards singled to lead off the Marlins' half of the first inning and stole second base before advancing to third on an error. The shortstop nabbed another theft in the seventh after getting aboard on another Los Angeles error, though he was subsequently thrown out trying to steal third. Edwards has four steals over his past three games to push his total to 30 on the campaign, tied for 12th-most in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Settling back into everyday role Edwards will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Edwards was mysteriously out of the lineup for three consecutive games last Tuesday through Thursday, presumably due to an unreported injury. He still appeared off the bench in two of those contests and has since reclaimed his spot in the Marlins' everyday lineup, as he'll be picking up a fifth consecutive start Wednesday. If Edwards is still playing through an injury, it hasn't been evident on the basepaths, with the 25-year-old nabbing a pair of steals in his four games since rejoining the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of lineup again Edwards is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It marks three games in a row that Edwards has been absent from Miami's lineup. He did receive two plate appearances off the bench in Wednesday's game versus the Pirates, so it seems as though Edwards is available. The switch hitter did return from a back injury earlier this month, so this appears to be a situation where the Marlins are just being cautious with their young infielder. Otto Lopez is at shortstop in Thursday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Wednesday Edwards is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Pirates.

Impact It's the second consecutive day off for Edwards. He isn't dealing with any known injury, so this appears to be Edwards getting a mini break after posting just a .433 OPS in seven games since returning from the injured list. Otto Lopez is covering shortstop in Wednesday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Edwards is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The 25-year-old started the previous seven games after a brief stint on the injured list due to back soreness, and he posted a .207/.226/.207 slash line with no extra-base hits and three steals during that stretch. Javier Sanoja will take over at shortstop and the leadoff role.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pilfers bag No. 25 Edwards went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's rout of the Phillies.

Impact Even without collecting a hit, Edwards still made a contribution from the leadoff spot in a 10-1 win. The switch-hitting shortstop is up to 25 steals on the season in only 53 big-league games, including three in the last two contests, and he's slashing an impressive .325/.399/.401 with one homer, 19 RBI and 29 runs.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Edwards went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies.

Impact The breakout shortstop made an impact once again for the Marlins from the leadoff spot. The steals were the first for Edwards since he returned from the IL on Sept. 3, and in 52 big-league games this season he's gone 24-for-26 on the basepaths while slashing .328/.402/.405 with one homers, 18 RBI and 28 runs.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Edwards, Marlins beat Nationals in 10th Xavier Edwards sliced a walk-off single to center as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Xavier Edwards, Marlins beat Nationals in extras Xavier Edwards sliced an opposite-field, walk-off single to center as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 in 10 inn...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tenacious Marlins spoil perfect-game bid, then walk it off MIAMI -- Xavier Edwards knocked the game-winning single off right-hander Derek Law in the Marlins’ 4-3 walk-off victory \-\- their 10th of t...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Xavier Edwards' RBI single in 10th lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over Nationals

Xavier Edwards hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Back in action Tuesday Edwards (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered the back injury Aug. 23 against the Cubs and is rejoining the Marlins after a minimum-length stay on the IL. Edwards has a .349/.428/.436 slash line with one homer, 22 steals, 17 RBI and 25 runs in 47 games this season and should serve as Miami's starting shortstop and leadoff man for the stretch run.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for return this week Edwards (back) resumed full baseball activities last week and anticipates returning from the 10-day injured list at some point during the Marlins' six-game homestand that runs Tues...

Impact Miami placed Edwards on the IL on Aug. 26 with mild back extensor soreness, but he looks poised to return in the minimum 10 days or close to it. Once reinstated, Edwards should reclaim an everyday role at shortstop while potentially displacing Connor Norby as the Marlins' primary leadoff hitter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Marlins Looking to 2025 with Promising Season from Xavier Edwards The Miami Marlins have gotten a promising season from Xavier Edwards and are looking for even more in 2025.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Edwards leads Marlins against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing

Xavier Edwards has MLB's first three-triple game since 2014 as Marlins rout Blue Jays 15-5

Xavier Edwards' RBI single in 10th lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over Nationals