Edwards went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Rockies.
It was the first steal of 2026 for the switch-hitting second baseman. Edwards is hitting lower in the order against left-handed pitching to begin the year, which could cost him occasional opportunities to take an extra base, but he's generated plenty on his own by going 4-for-11 through three games with three runs scored and a 0:1 BB:K.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Gaining momentum ahead of opener
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Edwards is batting .194 (7-for-36) in 14 games this spring with a 4:5 BB:K and three stolen bases in four attempts.
While his Grapefruit League numbers aren't overly impressive, Edwards appears to be locking in ahead of Opening Day, as four of his seven hits have come in his last five games, a stretch in which he's gone 4-for-13 (.308) with a couple doubles. The 26-year-old switch hitter doesn't offer any power, but since making his big-league debut in 2023 he's been a strong leadoff option, batting .298 for the Marlins with a .358 OBP and 63 steals in 239 contests.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: In lineup Friday
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Edwards (calf) is leading off and playing second base in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
It's a great sign for Edwards, who departed Thursday's game with left calf tightness. The infielder won't have to miss any time due to the issue and will resume his regular starting spot. He's 3-for-11 with three steals over five games this spring.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Exits with calf tightness
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Edwards was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with left calf tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The severity of Edwards' injury is still unclear, but the Marlins will likely provide more information following Thursday's contest. The 26-year-old infielder has gone 3-for-11 so far this spring with two RBI, a run scored and three steals over five games.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Swipes 27th bag in win
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Edwards went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a steal during the Marlins' 4-0 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Edwards capped off the Marlins' four-run fourth inning with an RBI single to center before recording his 27th steal of the season in the seventh, which was just his third steal in September. Edwards will end the 2025 regular season with a .283/.343/.353 slash line with 75 runs, 20 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 43 RBI in 619 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: On bench Friday
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Edwards (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.
Edwards is absent from the starting nine for a sixth consecutive game due to right wrist soreness. Graham Pauley will bat eighth and play second base.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Remains out of lineup
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Edwards (wrist) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Edwards is set to miss his fifth straight game due to right wrist soreness. Javier Sanoja is starting at second base and batting ninth against Colorado right-hander Tanner Gordon. Miami begins a three-game series with the Rangers on Friday.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Sitting fourth straight
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Edwards (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Colorado.
Edwards is now set to miss his fourth straight game due to right wrist soreness, and the Marlins may begin to consider placing him on the injured list if he isn't able to return soon. Javier Sanoja will make another start at second base and bat ninth.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Sitting again Tuesday
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Edwards (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Tuesday will mark Edwards' third consecutive missed start since being scratched from Saturday's lineup with right wrist discomfort. While he takes another day to recover, Javier Sanoja will pick up a start at the keystone and bat ninth.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Receiving rare day off
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Edwards is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
The Marlins haven't indicated that Edwards is dealing with an injury, so his absence from the lineup is likely just a planned rest day. The newly recalled Maximo Acosta will fill in at second base in place of Edwards, who started every game dating back to July 1 while slashing .331/.364/.461 with two home runs, nine stolen bases, 31 runs and 15 RBI over that 42-game stretch.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Stays hot in Thursday's loss
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Edwards went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Guardians.
The switch hitter extended his hitting streak to nine games and produced his seventh multi-hit performance during the hot streak, and he's batting a blistering .452 (19-for-42) during that span. Edwards has been locked in since the beginning of July, slashing .345/.379/.479 over his last 39 contests with two homers, nine steals, 15 RBI and 29 runs as the Marlins' everyday leadoff hitter.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Homers, triples in rout
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Edwards went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 13-4 win over the Guardians.
Edwards led off the game with his second homer of the season before adding a triple and scoring again in the sixth. The 26-year-old is riding an eight-game hitting streak that includes six multi-hit efforts, five RBI, six runs scored and five stolen bases. On the season, he's slashing .305/.363/.383 with two home runs, 34 RBI, 58 runs scored and 22 steals across 471 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Swipes bag No. 20
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Edwards went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over Atlanta.
The speedster reeled off his third straight game with multiple hits and a steal, giving him 20 pilfers on the season while pushing his batting average above .300 for the first time since April 19. Edwards has been on a tear since the All-Star break, producing a .361/.411/.470 slash line over his last 20 games with five doubles, two triples, four stolen bases, six RBI and 15 runs.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Four hits in Wednesday's win
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Edwards went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Astros.
The switch-hitting infielder set the table for the Marlins in a 6-4 victory, delivering his seventh multi-hit performance in 18 games since the All-Star break. Over that stretch, Edwards is slashing .342/.400/.466 with five doubles, two triples, two steals, five RBI and 14 runs, and he's two pilfers away from reaching 20 for the second straight campaign.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Slugs first homer of 2025
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Edwards went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Orioles.
Edwards connected on his first home run of the 2025 season with a two-run blast off Scott Blewett in the ninth inning. The switch hitter tallied two extra-base hits Saturday -- just the third time he's done so all season -- lifting his season numbers to .289/.354/.346 with 15 extra-base hits, 16 stolen bases, 24 RBI and a clean .700 OPS across 78 games.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Drives in three runs
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Edwards went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's victory against Cincinnati.
Edwards knocked a two-run double and scored a run during Miami's back-breaking seven-run third inning. He later brought in another run with his sixth-inning single. Edwards has terrorized the Reds in the last two games, going 5-for-9 with three doubles. He has multiple hits in 12 of 31 games since the start of June, going 42-for-126 (.333) in the process. Edwards' slash line is up to .292/.360/.339 with 13 extra-base hits and 37 runs scored through 74 games.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Three hits in Tuesday's win
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Edwards went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.
The Marlins' leadoff hitter continues to rack up hits in June. Tuesday's effort was Edwards' sixth multi-hit performance in 13 games on the month, a stretch in which he's slashing .404/.466/.462 with five RBI and seven runs. The steal was his 12th of the season, but his first successful attempt since he returned to action from a back issue at the end of May.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Resting up Wednesday
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Edwards is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
The Marlins are wrapping up their series against Colorado with a day game after a night game, so Edwards is likely just getting a breather after he recently made his return from the injured list. Since being activated Saturday after he was on the shelf for just under two weeks due to a mid-back strain, Edwards has gone 7-for-13 with a double, a walk, two runs and an RBI in four games.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Back from IL
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The Marlins reinstated Edwards (back) from the injured list Saturday.
Edwards won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco, but he is now fully healthy after sitting out since May 14 with a strained back. After a successful 2024 campaign, the 25-year-old has regressed a bit this year, slashing .263/.337/.292 through 194 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Short rehab stint on tap
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Manager Clayton McCullough said Wednesday that Edwards (back) will play in a couple rehab games with Triple-A Jacksonville before rejoining the Marlins "very soon," Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The 25-year-old has been sidelined by a back strain since May 14 and will need a couple games in the minors to get back up to speed before being activated by Miami. After posting a .328/.397/.423 slash line with 31 steals in 70 games last season, Edwards got off to a slower start in 2025 with a .629 OPS and 11 steals through 42 contests.
