Marlins Strengthen Bullpen, Lineup for Postseason Push

0:00On March 27th, the Miami-Marlins are beefing up their roster this off season after a week bullpen last year, finishing 22nd and earned run. Average. Their top closer, Ronnie Henriquez, who had a strong 20-25 season with a 7-1 record and 7 saves, is out for all of 20. 26 Following Elbow Surgery. Front office leader Peter Bendix quickly signed 32-year-old Pete Fairbanks from the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year deal to lock down the 9th. Inning. Fairbanks brings proven firepower, posting a career-high 27 saves in 2025. At 32, he's one of the oldest on the Marlins, but showed no signs of slowing down. The team hopes he can push toward 30, or even 40 saves this year, assuming he stays healthy and helps them win those close games. Meanwhile, Christopher Morell is shifting from the outfield to first base to fill a key gap. Spring training has been rocky for him, hitting just 150 with 13 strikeouts and 40 at bats and no home runs.

1:03Still, the Marlins see his potential and believe he'll settle in to boost the lineup. Out in right field, 23-year-old Owen Casey picked up in an off-season trade, looks ready for an everyday role. His spring stats were modest at 133, but his played approach improved, and he impressed in the World Baseball Classic. Keeping the team young like this could pay off big. With these moves, the Marlins are positioning themselves for a postseason push, blending experience in the bullpen with fresh talent up front. MLB News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Corey, with the story.