The NL East is unforgiving, and just as the Miami Marlins hoped to build momentum, they’re dealt a major setback. Just like that, Jesús Sánchez is out. A brutal blow sidelines the team’s $4.5M power bat, hampering Miami’s offense at the worst possible time.
One swing transformed everything. The star outfielder was poised to make waves in spring training, but a left oblique strain against the Astros cut his preseason short. Now, he is sidelined for at least four weeks, leaving Miami scrambling for answers.
Without Sánchez, the lineup takes a hit and the outfield depth is thin.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. remains the focus, but he can not carry the offense alone. Dane Myers is unproven with just 99 plate appearances last season; Griffin Conine is yet to make his MLB debut; and Kyle Stowers struggled with consistency, batting .204 in limited action. The Marlins ranked 25th in runs scored last year—they can’t afford to slip further. Someone in this lineup needs to step up.
The #Marlins figure to be without one of their top hitters for at least a month:https://t.co/SFzdSnPma4 pic.twitter.com/cRPqYsediQ
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) March 16, 2025
The Marlins are not just missing Sánchez—they are dealing with a full-blown injury crisis. Victor Mesa, Andrew Nardi, and Edward Cabrera are all sidelined. In addition, Eury Pérez and Braxton Garrett remain on the 60-day IL. That is not just a rough patch; it is a disaster for their lineup and pitching depth.
With Opening Day coming, the team is not just fighting division competitors—they are racing against time to patch the holes before the season slips away.
Time for the Miami Marlins to look beyond the roster
Now, what options do the Miami Marlins have left? Can any of their non-roster invitees step up?
Albert Almora Jr. brings Gold Glove-caliber defense and a .290/.332/.419 line in over 1,200 Triple-A plate appearances. However, his bat lacks pop. In the minors, Troy Johnston flashed power. But can he handle MLB pitching? The team has Jakob Marsee and Andrew Pintar. They ranked 21st and 22nd in Miami’s system but have limited big-league experience. And Heriberto Hernandez? He is a wild card with raw tools and a proven track record.
Looks like none can match Sánchez’s production from 2024. But Miami needs a spark—fast.
History proves that the right gamble can transform everything. Every season, overlooked talents rise from obscurity and leave an effect. Take Justin Turner—cut loose by the Mets in 2013, only to become an All-Star after the Dodgers took a chance on him. Or Colin Rea, an NRI who turned into a vital rotation star for the Brewers.
Sometimes, all it takes is a push. So, could the Miami Marlins have their hidden gem ready to break out?
The Marlins are on the edge. Losing Jesús Sánchez is not just a setback—it is a gut punch. With depth fading and Opening Day looming, the team needs to adapt or they will collapse. Think they will be able to get to the right alternative on time?
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