
Luarbert Arias Optioned to Triple-A
Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Luarbert Arias was optioned to Triple-A. Arias was competing for a spot in the Miami bullpen. Last season, the 24-year-old made his Trie-A debut and performed quite well. He held a 3.04 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP across 68 innings. He tallied 75 punchouts and served up 27 free passes. […]

Adam Mazur To Begin Season With Triple-A
Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Adam Mazur was sent to Triple-A Jacksonville. The former second-round selection was competing for a spot in the starting rotation, but instead the team will opt to have him continue his development in the minor leagues. Last season, Mazur was dealt to the Marlins at the trade deadline in a […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Sent To Triple-A
Miami Marlins first base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. The infielder was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead opt to open the campaign in the minor leagues. De Los Santos is one of the top bats in the Miami system. Last season, De […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Starting Pitcher (SP) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025 - Part 1 (#1-10)
After going through every offensive position in my dynasty rankings series, we've now reached the mound for my top 10 dynasty starting pitcher fantasy baseball rankings. As always, the starting pitcher position is loaded and deep. We had plenty of names rise up rankings last year, and will be getting elite names like Shane McClanahan […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - Joe Ryan, Jeffrey Springs, Ryan Weathers Outlooks
Looking for some fantasy baseball sleeper targets? Then you've come to the right place! Finding value in fantasy drafts is the most important thing you can do to build a winning fantasy baseball team. Joe Ryan, Jeffrey Springs, and Ryan Weathers are all interesting fantasy targets this year, but which of these three are values […]

Closers, Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)
Today we're looking at some later-round fantasy baseball relief pitchers and closer draft sleepers -- lower-cost draft targets for fantasy managers who are waiting for saves in the later rounds. If you are in a league with 12 or more teams, it's essential to nab a few closers in the later rounds who could potentially […]

Agustin Ramirez Drills First Home Run Of The Spring
Miami Marlins catcher/first base prospect Agustin Ramirez belted his first home run of the spring on Thursday, and it couldn't have come at a better time. With the Marlins trailing 1-0 in the ninth, Ramirez drilled a solo blast that would tie the game 1-1, which would go on to be the final score in […]

Sandy Alcantara Will Be On Innings Limit Early On
ESPN's Jeff Passan write that Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (elbow), who is back after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery, will be on an innings limit early this year. The 2022 National League Cy Young winner has looked like his old self in spring training, throwing sinkers at 98-100 mph, […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Rick Lucks' 2025 Picks
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition from our yearly Bold Predictions series from the MLB team. It's one of the most exciting times of the fantasy baseball calendar: bold prediction season! As a reminder, bold predictions aren't supposed to be likely outcomes but long shots with a purpose. These predictions, in particular, all do one […]

Nick Fortes Exits Early On Wednesday
Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes exited Wednesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Nationals in the first inning after being struck in the groin by a foul ball. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers relying on the veteran backstop would be wise to keep tabs on his status in the event anything changes. Right […]

Early Spring Training Observations - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 379)
Welcome to episode 379 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Targets, Avoids - Analyzing BB% and GB% Improvements
While strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) is widely considered to be among the most crucial pitcher metrics, it's also a good idea to take a look at walk rate (BB%) and ground-ball rate (GB%) to learn more about a starter's skillset. After all, it's helpful to have a pitcher who pounds the strike zone and keeps the […]

Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)
In this article below you'll find some of our 2025 staff picks for second base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller, we are always looking to identify fantasy baseball draft sleepers to help fantasy managers crush their upcoming drafts. We continue our late-round series by reviewing […]

Agustin Ramirez Improving On Defense
Miami Marlins catching prospect Agustin Ramirez has focused on improving his defense during spring training. Ramirez worked on his ability to throw out opposing baserunners during the offseason. Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix noted that Ramirez is a catcher. Ramirez has shown steady development at the plate and is expected to be the […]

Catcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: March Updates Include Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo
Over the years, there has been a rise in offensive production from the catcher position, but not at the level of the old days of Mike Piazza and Pudge Rodriguez. In dynasty leagues, is it worth a high investment in catchers? Find out with our MLB team's catcher dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, updated as of […]

Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)
Welcome RotoBallers to today's third base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. It's an exciting time for baseball fans, as Opening Day is around the corner. RotoBaller continues to provide late-round draft picks that could pay off and provide league-winning upside, and we are back with more fantasy […]

Jakob Marsee Reassigned To Minor-League Camp
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee (oblique) has been reassigned to minor league camp as part of Miami's first round of roster cuts this spring. The 23-year-old was a non-roster invitee this spring but had been battling an oblique strain sustained in mid-February and had yet to make a Grapefruit League appearance. The 2022 sixth-round […]

Victor Mesa Jr. Optioned To Triple-A Jacksonville
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. (hamstring) was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday. The 23-year-old was in camp competing for a roster spot this spring when he suffered a strained right hamstring during drills on Feb. 21, never even getting a chance to appear in a Grapefruit League game. The left-handed hitter was […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - John Laghezza's 2025 Picks
A hearty hello and a hi-yo Silver to all my new friends out there in the RotoBaller universe. I'm so honored to be a part of your fantasy family, being on the other side of the computer screen as a fan and reader for years. The weather is getting warm and spring training games on […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: NL East Edition - Scott Engel's Value Picks
The National League East might be the best division in baseball for the 2025 season. The top three teams in the division are among the favorites to win the NL pennant. If any team in the NL can overcome the Dodgers, it may come from this division. The Braves have made the playoffs in each […]

Jakob Marsee Resumes Baseball Activities
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee (oblique) has resumed baseball activities. The former sixth-round selection of the 2022 MLB Draft sustained a minor oblique injury during camp but is slowly nearing a return to game action. Last season, the 23-year-old spent most of his campaign at the Double-A level but did earn a late-season taste […]

Freddy Tarnok Sidelined For Two Weeks
Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with an ankle injury. He rolled his left ankle and is not expected to return to a spring training contest for at least two weeks. Tarnok was invited to Miami's camp as a non-roster invite. The 26-year-old has logged just […]

Starting Pitcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings - February Updates Include Hunter Brown, Shane Baz
Our MLB team at RotoBaller HQ continues to pump out fantasy baseball rankings to get you prepared for drafts. Today we review starting pitching and have you covered with our team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings to guide fantasy baseball managers in dynasty leagues. Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes was sensational in rookie […]

Marlins Claim Brett De Geus Off Waivers
The Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus off waivers. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez for assignment, who they claimed off waivers last week. De Geus was traded to Pittsburgh earlier this offseason but will return to the Marlins, with whom he spent time earlier in his […]

Seth Martinez Designated For Assignment
The Miami Marlins have designated right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez for assignment. In a corresponding move, the team claimed right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Marlins claimed Martinez off waivers earlier this week. Martinez has spent his entire MLB career with the Houston Astros. Last season, the 30-year-old posted a […]

Max Meyer Tops Out At 97 MPH In Grapefruit League Debut
Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, who didn't throw a pitch 97 mph or faster in 2024, topped out at 97.7 mph in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Meyer threw only 13 pitches (seven strikes) and walked one in an inning of work and looked to be throwing only […]

2025 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Later-Round Values for Drafts
With another fantasy baseball season upon us, it is time to prepare in order to deftly maneuver your way through the draft so you have a better shot at outperforming your league mates. You've probably already read the first part of this article, Top Fantasy Baseball Prospect Pitchers for 2025, but you're looking for more […]

Andrew Nardi Begins Playing Catch
Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Andrew Nardi (back) played catch on Monday and could play catch again on Wednesday. The relief pitcher has battled a lower back injury throughout camp but is beginning to return to baseball activities. He was given a rest day on Tuesday in hopes of playing catch later on Wednesday. Fantasy managers […]

3B Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Junior Caminero, Royce Lewis
Today at RotoBaller HQ, we continue our dynasty league rankings series and focus on the third base position. For fantasy managers searching for a long-term solution at the hot corner, we've got you covered with our MLB team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball third base rankings. Third base has exciting prospects and players with massive upside, […]

Liam Hicks Looking To Earn Backup Catcher Spot For Marlins
Miami Marlins catching prospect Liam Hicks has a "real chance" to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster, according to Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix. The backstop also drew praise from starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. If the 25-year-old were to make the team, he'd be expected to back up Nick Fortes. The […]