Predicting which Marlins players we'll see on Opening Day

[Kevin Barral - Isaac Azout]

Fish Unfiltered—Episode #81

It is the final week of calm before the Miami Marlins offseason fully begins. Accounting for potential trades, outside acquisitions, spring training roster battles and injuries, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman took turns drafting players who they expect to see make the club's 2026 Opening Day active roster. It's harder than it looks!

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On the heels of an All-Star season, Kyle Stowers was selected with the first overall pick. Only 50% of the picks during the regular portion of the draft were members of the 2025 Opening Day roster.

Notable "undrafted" players include standout prospects Joe Mack and Robby Snelling—we anticipate that the Marlins will assign them to Triple-A Jacksonville at the start of 2026 for service time manipulation purposes.

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[THOMAS JOSEPH]

I enjoyed the show and the banter. 

The more I think about the coming year, I lean toward a) the Marlins will stay pat or close to it with the CBA negotiations likely to be toxic, and b) if the first two months are subpar, I agree that Alcántara will be on the trade block. Regarding Hicks, unless there are injuries or trades, I can see him retained over Mack for control purposes.