Marlins' Farm System: Fire Power and Pitching Depth

0:00It's May 2nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball, news powered by AI. Miami, Marlins to sweat the Dodgers and closed out a strong April on a high note. Their farm system is straight fire right now, loaded with prospects dominating early in the 2026 season. Leading the charge are lefties, Thomas White and Robert Snelling in Triple A, both sporting ERAs under 3 White at 2.13 over 3. Starts post injury, Snelling even tighter at 1.86 across 6 outings, including a 9 strikeout no-hit gem Friday. Meanwhile, in double A, Radhander Carson Meal Brandt, the Marlins' number 9 prospect is owning the hill. Over 18.1 innings, he's got a 1.96 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and holding hitters to just 2-12 batting average. This 2022 third round pick out of high school is leading Pensacola starters in ERA, innings and case, building on last year's breakout. Fans and scouts

1:01are buzzing about the depth here, especially catchers stepping up Lycona Cascadette in high A. After a down 2025, the 2024-12 rounder is slashing 315 over 500 over 500 with 2 homers, and 12 RBI's in 18 games. His plate disciplines shines, 19 walks to just 13 strikeouts. Then there's Nate Payne, the 24th ranked lefty in high A, proving this pitching pipeline runs deep. An 18th round pick from 2024, he's at 2.50 ERA through four starts, fanning 32 in 18 innings despite. Some walks, fresh off MVP honors in single A, he just got promoted to beloy this week. With this talent stocked across levels, the Marlins are built to handle injuries or callups whenever they hit pitching depth like this, keeps the big. Club rolling strong into May and beyond.