The Miami Marlins made several roster moves today, including the acquisition of left-hander Anthony Veneziano and a significant reshuffling of their 40-man roster. Here’s a breakdown of the transactions:
Transactions Overview
- Claims and Reinstatements:
- Anthony Veneziano: Claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Veneziano, a left-handed pitcher, had a limited MLB track record with 2 1/3 innings pitched last year and another two innings this season. The Marlins are likely interested in his pre-2024 performance, as he had a solid 2023 with a 3.55 ERA in 132 minor league innings. This year, he’s been less effective at Triple-A with a 4.80 ERA.
- Josh Simpson: Reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville.
- Designations for Assignment:
- Alí Sánchez: The catcher was designated for assignment after struggling offensively, hitting just .167/.211/.190 in 31 games with the Marlins. His career major league line is .175/.221/.216, although he has performed better at the Triple-A level.
- Kent Emanuel: A left-handed pitcher who has been designated for assignment multiple times this season. He has a 6.62 ERA in 17 2/3 major league innings and a 6.15 ERA in 45 1/3 Triple-A innings.
- Emmanuel Ramírez: Another pitcher designated for assignment. He has a 6.97 ERA in 15 major league appearances but a more favorable 3.76 ERA in 40 2/3 Triple-A innings this year.
- Roster Adjustments:
- Xavier Edwards: Reinstated from the 10-day injured list to fill one of the roster spots.
- Anthony Maldonado: Recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to take another roster spot.
Implications of the Moves
- For Veneziano: The Marlins are taking a chance on Veneziano, hoping to harness his potential and get him back on track. With two option years remaining, they have time to develop him further.
- For Sánchez, Emanuel, and Ramírez: Each player faces uncertainty as they are designated for assignment. They will need to clear waivers to remain with the organization or find a new team. Since it’s September, any team claiming them will not have postseason eligibility for these players.
- For the Marlins: The team is making strategic moves to adjust their roster, potentially looking to give opportunities to new players or address weaknesses in their current lineup. The addition of Veneziano and the return of Edwards and Maldonado suggest a focus on bolstering both the pitching staff and the infield depth.
These changes reflect the Marlins’ ongoing efforts to optimize their roster and make adjustments for the remainder of the season.