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.
Walker (oblique) will get at-bats in minor-league games this weekend and will continue to play in minor-league contests when the Astros return to Houston early next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dezenzo (jaw) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#6 P
Ronel Blanco: Fine after early removal
Mar 19th
Blanco was removed from his start Wednesday against the Mets after getting struck by a line drive in the fourth inning, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#1 LF
Jose Altuve: Confirmed as primary left fielder
Mar 19th
Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Wednesday that Altuve will play "most of his games" in left field this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#1 DH
Yordan Alvarez: Returns to lineup, as expected
Mar 19th
Alvarez (thumb) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#5 P
Lance McCullers: Throws 13 pitches
Mar 19th
McCullers (forearm) threw one inning without allowing a hit or a run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
Rodgers has gone 8-for-28 with six strikeouts in Grapefruit League games.
#1 P
Framber Valdez: Named Opening Day starter
Mar 16th
Manager Joe Espada announced Sunday that Valdez will start Opening Day against the Mets on March 27, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#1 C
Yainer Diaz: Back in action Sunday
Mar 16th
Diaz (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#5 PROS
Miguel Ullola: Dealing with sore shoulder
Mar 14th
Ullola was removed from Friday's Spring Breakout game appearance versus the Nationals due to right shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#3 P
Spencer Arrighetti: Working on two-seam fastball
Mar 13th
Arrighetti is working on a new two-seam fastball against right-handed hitters this spring, because his four-seam fastball last year was hit hard, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He only threw the new pitch three times in his last start against the Cardinals, because they had six left-handed batters.