The Miami Marlins have announced their acquisition of right-hander Brett de Geus off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates had designated de Geus for assignment last week, which opened up the opportunity for the Marlins to make their move. In a corresponding roster adjustment, the Marlins have designated fellow right-hander Seth Martinez for assignment. This series of transactions highlights the Marlins' ongoing efforts to refine their pitching staff and explore potential talent to bolster their bullpen.
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Brett de Geus, 27, has yet to pitch for the Pirates, having been acquired from the Blue Jays in a cash deal just last month. However, his tenure with Pittsburgh was short-lived, as the signing of Andrew Heaney last week made de Geus the roster casualty. As the Marlins integrate de Geus into their lineup, they aim to harness his potential and make strategic use of his pitching abilities. Meanwhile, the decision to designate Seth Martinez for assignment underscores the team's commitment to making necessary adjustments in pursuit of a competitive edge.

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara made a triumphant return to the mound, touching 99 mph and holding the New York Mets scoreless on Sunday. This outing marked his first pitching appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery late in 2023. Alcantara surrendered a hit to Mark Vientos and recorded a strikeout in an otherwise clean inning, throwing 17 pitches, most of them fastballs, with an average velocity above 98 mph. He generated three swings and misses, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters even after a lengthy recovery period.
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Alcantara, 29, had established himself as one of baseball's premier workhorses before tearing his ulnar collateral ligament. From 2021 to 2023, he posted a 3.14 ERA (137 ERA+) and maintained a 3.78 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 93 starts, averaging nearly 6 ⅔ innings per outing and 206 innings per season. His contributions were highly valued, with Baseball Reference estimating them to be worth 15.7 Wins Above Replacement. As Alcantara returns to form, speculation is already building that he could be on the trading block by the 2025 deadline, if not sooner.

​Griffin Conine and Ryan Weathers will be wearing numbers 18 and 35 respectively to honor their dads--Jeff Conine and David Weathers, both former Marlins.

​Jeff Conine, also known as "Mr. Marlin," was a key player for the Marlins, contributing significantly to their World Series titles in 1997 and 2003. David Weathers was a reliable pitcher for the Marlins, known for his durability and effectiveness on the mound during his time with the team.