The Marlins may not want to interrupt Luis Arraez’s routine given his incredible run at the plate, but Arraez could see more time at first base rather than his usual spot at second base, considering his middling defensive numbers at the keystone. Joey Wendle and Jon Berti are good defenders in their own right, though with Amaya taking up at least semi-regular duty at shortstop, Wendle and Berti could return to their usual utilityman duties around the diamond. Fangraphs’ DEF (Defensive Runs Above Average) metric ranks Miami 30th of 30 clubs this season, with a collective -13.2 figure. Amaya also has a 9.2% walk rate at Triple-A this season, which is well below the 14.28% combined walk rate he posted at Double-A and Triple-A in 2022.ĭespite these bat-related question marks, the Marlins might view any offense Amaya provides as a bonus, given how badly the team could use some defensive help. ![]() His ability to hit will determine whether or not Amaya can become a true starter, and both Pipeline and BA note that Amaya is more productive at the plate when he is aiming for contact rather than power. Both outlets give him a 60 grade for his defense, and Amaya’s floor seems to be a steady career as a utility player who can provide strong glovework at any infield position. MLB Pipeline ranks Amaya as the ninth-best prospect in Miami’s farm system, with Baseball America ranking him 13th. Scouts have been mixed at best on Amaya’s hitting ability during his six minor league seasons, but his numbers have been solid (.278/.346/.472 with nine homers) over 240 plate appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville in 2023. In essence, the Marlins dealt Rojas for a younger player with a similar glove-first profile. The 24-year-old Amaya will be making his Major League debut whenever he first takes the field, which could be as early as today’s game against the Nationals.Īmaya was acquired from the Dodgers in January in the straight-up trade that saw Miguel Rojas sent to Los Angeles. This opens up the roster spot for Amaya’s promotion.ġ1:49AM: The Marlins have called up infielder Jacob Amaya from Triple-A, The Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson reports ( Twitter link). ![]() There won’t be too much of a rush as he’s in his first option year and can remain a depth option in the minors for the next two seasons, though he will have to continue to justify his spot on the 40-man roster.ġ2:12PM: Segura has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, as per McPherson. This season, his control seems to have gone out the window as he has a 20.6% walk rate between the two organizations, pushing his ERA to 5.73 on the year.ĭespite the recent struggles, the Marlins are obviously very familiar with Villalobos and will try to get him back on track. He got that roster spot based on a strong 2022 season in which he posted a 2.86 ERA in 78 2/3 innings in the minors, striking out 32.7% of opponents while walking 9.4% of them. He was originally placed on the club’s 40-man roster in November to protect him from being selected in the Rule 5 draft. He had spent his entire career in the Marlins’ system until getting claimed off waivers by the Pirates in April but is now back with the Fish yet again. Now that he’s back, he’ll look to get into a good groove offensively and continue getting accustomed to his new position.Īs for Villalobos, he turns 26 years old today and will celebrate that birthday by rejoining his original organization. 229/.291/.403 so far this year compared to a. He was undoubtedly slumping at the plate, however, as he’s hit. The early reviews were mixed, as he earned three Outs Above Average but a -6 from Defensive Runs Saved and a score of -0.3 from Ultimate Zone Rating. Prior to that injury Chisholm was attempting to transition from second base to center field. The estimated timeline that was given at that time was four to six weeks and he’s now returning at the long end of that window. ![]() He landed on the shelf in mid-May after suffering turf toe when colliding with the wall while attempting to make a catch. Segura is back after barely a minimum stint on the IL due to a left hamstring strain, but Chisholm’s absence has been much more significant. Additionally, they claimed right-hander Eli Villalobos off waivers from the Pirates and assigned him to Double-A Pensacola. Infielder Jacob Amaya and infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson were optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville in corresponding moves. and infielder Jean Segura have each been reinstated from the injured list. The Marlins announced a series of roster moves to reporters, including Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase.
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