Marlins vs Astros Odds

#3 BP

Declan Cronin: Dealing with hip injury

Mar 23rd

Cronin is managing left hip discomfort and won't be included on Miami's Opening Day roster, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#1 3B

Connor Norby: Headed for imaging

Mar 23rd

Norby is experiencing soreness in his left oblique and will undergo medical imaging Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#5 P

Edward Cabrera: Bullpen session on tap

Mar 22nd

Cabrera (finger) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#7 P

Valente Bellozo: Appears likely for rotation spot

Mar 22nd

Bellozo has emerged as a leading candidate to open the season in the Marlins' rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#6 P

Cal Quantrill: Perfect finish to spring

Mar 22nd

Quantrill struck out five over four perfect innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

#2 CL

Jesus Tinoco: Serves up two homers Thursday

Mar 21st

Tinoco gave up four runs on four hits, including two home runs, in one inning during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out one.

#3 P

Max Meyer: Locked into rotation spot

Mar 21st

Meyer threw a simulated game on a back field Thursday as the Marlins prepare him for a role in the Opening Day rotation, Chuck King of MLB.com reports. "Max has been terrific," manager Clayton McCullough said. "He's in a great spot... It's just a chance to do it in a more controlled-type setting."

#1 P

Sandy Alcantara: Final tune-up on back field Friday

Mar 21st

Alcantara is expected to build up to 80-to-90 pitches while pitching in a minor-league game Friday, Chuck King of MLB.com reports.

#4 P

Ryan Weathers: Sidelined with forearm strain

Mar 20th

Weathers will begin the season on the injured list due to a left forearm strain, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

#1 BP

Anthony Bender: Headed for setup role

Mar 19th

Bender has a spot secure on the Marlins' Opening Day roster but will likely begin the season in a setup role, with Calvin Faucher and Jesus Tinoco getting the first closing opportunities.

#3 C

Liam Hicks: Set as No. 2 catcher

Mar 19th

Hicks is expected to begin the season as the Marlins' backup catcher behind Nick Fortes, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#3 CF

Dane Myers: Launches first spring homer

Mar 18th

Myers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

#2 2B

Javier Sanoja: May have won roster spot

Mar 18th

Sanoja appears ticketed for the Marlins' Opening Day roster due to Jesus Sanchez (side) being set to begin the season on the injured list, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

#1 DH

Eric Wagaman: Appears set for bench spot

Mar 18th

Wagaman should be on the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

#10 DH

Griffin Conine: Two more hits Sunday

Mar 17th

Conine went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

#2 1B

Jonah Bride: Swats first spring homer

Mar 17th

Bride went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

#2 3B

Graham Pauley: Optioned to Triple-A

Mar 16th

The Marlins optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

#1 C

Agustin Ramirez: Sent to Triple-A

Mar 16th

The Marlins optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

#2 BP

Andrew Nardi: Placed on 60-day IL

Mar 15th

The Marlins placed Nardi on the 60-day injured list Saturday with lower-back inflammation.

#1 LF

Jesus Sanchez: Headed for injured list

Mar 15th

Manager Clayton McCullough said Saturday that Sanchez (side) will begin the season on the injured list, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

#7 PROS

Noble Meyer: Was dealing with sciatica

Mar 14th

Meyer revealed Friday that he's been dealing with sciatica but is hopeful of being past the issue, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#5 PROS

PJ Morlando: Undergoes elbow procedure

Mar 13th

Morlando underwent an ulnar nerve transportation on his left elbow Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#1 2B

Otto Lopez: Sudden power display Tuesday

Mar 12th

Lopez went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

#1 RF

Kyle Stowers: May be losing hold on starting job

Mar 12th

Stowers appears to be in a dead heat with Griffin Conine for the Marlins' starting job in left field, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

#1 CF

Derek Hill: May be in lead for starting job

Mar 12th

Hill appears to be ahead of Dane Myers in the battle for the Marlins' starting center field job, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

#1 1B

Matt Mervis: Goes yard Monday

Mar 11th

Mervis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.

#1 SS

Xavier Edwards: Gets busy on basepaths

Mar 11th

Edwards went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two stolen bases in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals.

#2 C

Nick Fortes: Making return Monday

Mar 10th

Fortes (groin) will start at catcher and bat second in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.