Caissie's Marlins Debut: Walk-Off Homer, Rookie Star

0:00It's April 1st, from daily matchups to big moments. This is MLB News today, powered by AI. Miami Marlins Outfielder Owen Casey is making waves early in his big lead career. This young former Cubs prospect just crushed a walkoff to run Homer in Sunday series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Lone Depot Park. He went 5 for 13 over the homestand, helping spark the Marlins young roster. Here this week, Casey earned his spot in the lineup when teammate Christopher Morrell hit the injured list with an oblique strain that's sidelining. Him for weeks. The Marlins snag Casey in a January trade, sending pitcher Edward Cabrera and two minor league prospects to Chicago for him and others. Fans and insiders are buzzing about his potential impact. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo projects Casey on his season ending all rookie team, spotlighting only top prospects. That hot start has folks seeing him as a future star for Miami's rebuilding squad. Meanwhile, the Marlins kicked off their series against the Chicago White Sox with a loss

1:04on Monday. Casey's spring training was rough at 133-slash line, but he balled out for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, hitting 4. 12 with a Homer. Mayo's full list packs other studs like Catcher Carter Jensen and Pitchers like Andrew Painter, but Casey's already proving the Marlins trade paid. Off quick, keep an eye on this kid, he's just getting started.