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Latest Marlins injuries & transactions

July 27, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Marlins injury news and transactions.

Meyer (neck strain) in no-throw status for two weeks

July 24, 2026

MIAMI -- Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer will be in no-throw status for the next two weeks, the club announced on Friday. Meyer, who landed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain on Monday, retroactive to Sunday, visited Dr. Robert Watkins IV in Los Angeles for further evaluation

Lopez (right ring finger) returns to lineup after two-game absence

July 21, 2026

HOUSTON -- All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez returned to the Marlins’ lineup Tuesday night for Miami’s game against the Astros at Daikin Park after missing the previous two games with inflammation in his right ring finger. Lopez was starting at shortstop and batting leadoff.

Lopez day to day with finger inflammation after injury while fielding

July 19, 2026

MILWAUKEE – All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez was not in the Marlins’ lineup for Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Brewers at American Family Field with inflammation in his right ring finger.

Kempner (elbow sprain) placed on IL, Fulton recalled

July 12, 2026

MIAMI -- The Marlins placed rookie right-hander William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain and recalled rookie left-hander Dax Fulton as the corresponding roster move prior to Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians at loanDepot park. Kempner, who opened his big league career with 10

Junk leads Marlins to 10 games over .500 in 1st start back from IL

July 10, 2026

MIAMI -- When Marlins right-hander Janson Junk addressed the media following his injury diagnosis on May 31, the ballclub was hours away from reaching its season-low point in Queens. What a difference six weeks make for the hottest team in baseball.

Caissie (right calf strain), King (left ankle sprain) to IL

July 9, 2026

MIAMI -- The Marlins placed rookie outfielder Owen Caissie (right calf strain) and left-handed reliever John King (left lateral ankle sprain) on the injured list prior to Thursday night’s 8-4 victory over the Mariners at loanDepot park. Miami recalled outfielder Rece Hinds and right-hander Ryan Gusto from Triple-A Jacksonville as

Junk makes second rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville

July 4, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – Marlins right-hander Janson Junk threw 61 pitches across three innings in his second rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. Junk, whose start was postponed a day due to inclement weather on Friday, allowed one run on five hits with no walks, one hit-by-pitch

Bender placed on IL with right shin stress reaction

July 1, 2026

DENVER – Marlins high-leverage reliever Anthony Bender landed on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction on Tuesday afternoon, but he's optimistic about a return at the start of the second half in mid-July. This marks the second straight season a right leg injury has sidelined the

Hicks reinstated from 10-day IL as Miami carries 3 catchers on active roster

July 1, 2026

DENVER -- The Marlins welcomed back their home run and RBI leader Liam Hicks from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, batting him leadoff and starting him at first base in a 14-3 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field. He went 2-for-6. Hicks, who has clubbed 13 homers and

Junk to make next scheduled rehab start after negative X-rays

June 29, 2026

DENVER – Marlins right-hander Janson Junk will make his next scheduled rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday after X-rays came back negative on his left wrist, manager Clayton McCullough revealed on Monday afternoon. Junk, who began a rehab assignment on Sunday as he works his way back from right

Eury's return gives Marlins a glimpse into what could be achieved with healthy rotation

June 24, 2026

MIAMI -- The Marlins have managed to put together the best rotation ERA and record in the Majors despite being down three starting pitchers this month. Imagine what they could be capable of with the return of right-hander Eury Pérez from the 15-day injured list.

Hicks (IL with lower back strain) to undergo imaging for severity

June 21, 2026

MIAMI – The Marlins don't know yet how long they'll be without their home run and RBI leader after placing Liam Hicks on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain ahead of Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Giants at loanDepot park.

'Definite possibility' Pérez returns from IL next week

June 19, 2026

MIAMI -- Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez, sidelined since May 29 with a gracilis strain in his right thigh, could return to the big league mound as early as next week. The 23-year-old began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday evening and met all expectations laid out in a

Marlins' top prospect White likely to miss remainder of the season

June 5, 2026

MIAMI – Marlins top prospect Thomas White’s 2026 season is in jeopardy after sustaining a left shoulder capsular sprain last month. With an estimated recovery timeline of 12-16 weeks from the date of the injury, that would mean a possible return sometime between mid-August and September, making it highly unlikely

Marlins place Ekness on IL with calf strain; Brzykcy, Zuber recalled

June 1, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The Marlins were hit with another pitcher injury on Monday, when righty Josh Ekness landed on the 15-day IL with a right calf strain. In turn, Miami recalled right-handed relievers Zach Brzykcy and Tyler Zuber from Triple-A Jacksonville, and optioned righty Josh White back to Triple-A.

Here are some options to fill in for Eury in Miami's rotation

June 1, 2026

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Marlins lose another starter as Junk (shin) hits IL

May 31, 2026

NEW YORK -- Marlins right-hander Janson Junk became the latest pitcher to land on the 15-day injured list, though his timeline is expected to be much shorter than his teammates. Junk, who was scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Mets at Citi Field, will be sidelined for two

Nardi (rib cage stress reaction) to miss three months

May 31, 2026

NEW YORK – Marlins left-handed reliever Andrew Nardi will miss three months with a significant stress reaction in his left rib, manager Clayton McCullough revealed Sunday. Nardi, who landed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) ahead of Saturday’s 6-1 loss to the Mets at Citi Field, had been

Pérez (leg strain) hopeful for quicker recovery period than 8-week timeline

May 31, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Marlins will be without right-hander Eury Pérez for eight weeks after imaging revealed a right gracilis strain in his inner thigh, the club announced ahead of Friday's 9-7 loss to the Mets in 10 innings at Citi Field. "Injuries are a part of a Major League

Pérez exits start vs. Toronto with hamstring spasm; will undergo imaging Thursday

May 27, 2026

TORONTO -- Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez will undergo imaging on his right hamstring on Thursday’s off-day after exiting Wednesday afternoon’s 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

'Tough pill to swallow': Marlins LHP prospect Snelling has elbow surgery

May 24, 2026

MIAMI – Marlins No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling underwent left elbow UCL repair surgery with an internal brace on Friday. The operation was performed by Dr. Keith Meister, and the timeline for return to play is 10-12 months. Still processing the news ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Mets

Marlins lose No. 2 prospect Snelling to UCL sprain a week after debut

Garrett to take his place in rotation; Fairbanks to be welcomed back to bullpen
May 13, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – The Marlins expected to make a roster move ahead of Wednesday's 9-5 win over Minnesota thanks to closer Pete Fairbanks’ return to the active roster. But the corresponding move was one that nobody wanted to see. Robby Snelling, the franchise’s No. 2 prospect, was placed on the 15-day

'26 season in jeopardy for Defrank (Marlins No. 5 prospect, No. 98 overall)

May 8, 2026

The Marlins placed Top 100 prospect Kevin Defrank on the 60-day Minor League injured list on Thursday with a right biceps issue. Though the injury didn't require surgery, Defrank's 2026 season is in doubt. Sources told MLB.com that due to the timeline of the Florida Complex League season, the 60-day

Fairbanks (nerve irritation) to IL; Gibson recalled from Triple-A

Phillips records save as Marlins to go with closer-by-committee in righty's absence
April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES – The Marlins placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation and recalled left-hander Cade Gibson from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. According to manager Clayton McCullough, Fairbanks will not throw for a handful of days