Marlins' Christopher Morel: Lands with Miami on one-year deal
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The Marlins signed Morel to a one-year contract Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
The Marlins plan to use Morel at first base, a position he has never played before. Given the team's lack of other options at first base, he could be the regular there if his defense is at least adequate. Morel flashed loads of promise earlier in his career, particularly in 2023 with the Cubs when he posted a .821 OPS with 26 home runs over only 429 plate appearances. He has just a .651 OPS since then, and his strikeout rate spiked to 35.7 percent in 2025 with the Rays. Morel still makes loud contact when he connects (49.7 percent hard-hit rate, 14.8 percent barrel rate in 2025), and the Marlins will try to get him to cut down on the swing-and-miss. He will be arbitration eligible in 2027 and 2028.
Brzykcy cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Brzykcy was claimed off waivers in November after he posted a 9.00 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 23 innings with the Nationals this year. He'll remain in the organization but lose his roster spot, giving Miami an opening on the 40-man heading into the Rule 5 Draft.
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Marlins' Griffin Conine: Will play some first base in spring
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Conine will be given reps at first base during spring training, Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.
Conine has not played anywhere other than the corner-outfield spots in pro ball, but the Marlins plan to give him a test run at first base. The position is wide open, so Conine could even start there if he adapts well to first base. Conine missed most of the 2025 season following surgery to repair a dislocated left shoulder, but he returned late in the year and enters the offseason healthy.
Marlins' Tyler Zuber: Returns to Miami on MiLB deal
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The Marlins re-signed Zuber to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Zuber got into 10 games between the Mets and Marlins in 2025, yielding 15 runs over 12 frames. The 30-year-old reliever has a career 6.26 ERA at the big-league level but has struck out 73 across 64.2 innings. Zuber is likely to start next season at Triple-A Jacksonville.
Marlins' Evan McKendry: Gets MiLB deal from Marlins
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The Marlins signed McKendry to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Wednesday, his agent, Gavin Kahn, reports.
McKendry spent the 2025 season at the Triple-A level between the Brewers and White Sox organizations, putting up a 5.15 ERA and 57:18 K:BB over 80.1 innings. Slated to turn 28 in February, McKendry has no experience in the majors and is likely to begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Jacksonville.
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Marlins' Joey Wiemer: DFA'd by Miami
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The Marlins designated Weimer for assignment Tuesday.
The 26-year-old had a .715 OPS in 27 games for Miami in 2025 but will lose his place on the 40-man roster in order to create roster space ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. Weimer could be outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville or elect to refuse the assignment and become a free agent.
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Marlins' Josh White: Protected from Rule 5 Draft
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The Marlins selected White's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
A fifth-round pick in 2022, White made his way to the Triple-A level last season and pitched well for Jacksonville with a 2.29 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 57:11 K:BB over 39.1 innings. The Marlins added him to the 40-man roster in order to prevent him from being selected during the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
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Marlins' William Kempner: Joins 40-man roster
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The Marlins selected Kempner's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Kempner was acquired from the Giants last winter in exchange for international bonus pool space, and the Marlins won't leave him exposed to potentially being selected during the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Across three minor-league levels in 2025, the 24-year-old pitched to a 2.26 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 95:40 K:BB over 67.2 innings.
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Marlins' Joe Mack: Added to 40-man roster
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The Marlins selected Mack's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuedsay.
Mack is one of Miami's top prospects, so it's no surprise the organization is protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft. The 22-year-old spent most of last season at Triple-A Jacksonville and had a .786 OPS with 18 homers and seven steals in 98 games.
Marlins' Jack Winkler: Receives outright assignment
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The Marlins outrighted Winkler to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Winkler will remain in the Marlins' organization, but he'll be removed from the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old infielder made 14 appearances with Miami in 2025, going 4-for-16 with two doubles, two runs scored and a stolen base.
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