The Miami Marlins will play their season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 27, 2026, at loanDepot park, with Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for Miami and Kyle Freeland starting for Colorado.
This matchup marks an important moment for the Marlins, who are looking to build on their previous season’s performance. Deyvison De Los Santos is making his major league debut after being promoted from Triple-A Jacksonville, where he had a .240/.284/.459 slash line over 50 games in 2024.
De Los Santos was acquired from the Diamondbacks in the A.J. Puk deadline deal in 2024 and had a notable season, hitting 28 home runs across 87 games. However, he faced challenges during spring training, leading to his return to the Diamondbacks before being picked up by the Marlins.
In a setback for the team, Christopher Morel has been scratched from the starting lineup due to a left oblique strain. The Marlins will place Morel on the 10-day injured list, and the team will not need to make any corresponding roster moves aside from this adjustment.
Max Acosta, Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz, Adam Mazur, and Ronny Henriquez are also on the injured list, with Acosta, Stowers, and Ruiz each facing 10-day stints due to various injuries, while Mazur and Henriquez are on the 60-day IL due to elbow injuries.
Connor Norby made his first career start at first base for the Marlins in their Opening Day victory over the Rockies, contributing to a 5-2 win. The Fish will know more about Morel’s status after he goes for imaging tomorrow, as even mild oblique strains usually require injured list stints.
Observers note that such injuries can cause significant discomfort for hitters trying to rotate through swings, which could impact Morel’s performance upon his return.
As the Marlins prepare for the season ahead, they will be looking to integrate new talent and navigate the challenges posed by injuries. The team aims to establish a competitive edge in the league, with fans eager to see how the season unfolds.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the extent of Morel’s injury and the potential impact on the team’s lineup moving forward.
