Every Marlins roster battle we're watching this spring as full squad reports

Enjoy new episodes of our Miami Marlins livestreams throughout 2026 spring training. Every week, Fish On First staffers answer your questions and provide in-depth analysis of the team leading up to Opening Day.

Monday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Jeremiah Geiger, Isaac Azout, Alex Carver, Kevin Barral and Daniel Rodriguez. The following topics were covered:

• Annual start-of-spring press conference with Bruce Sherman and Peter Bendix
• Takeaways from the first full-squad workout
• The end of Josh Simpson's Marlins tenure
• Ely's Opening Day roster projection, going deep on Owen Caissie, Max Meyer and others

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Designated for assignment by the Marlins last week, Simpson was traded to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations. The 28-year-old left-hander had spent his entire professional career in the Marlins org. In 31 MLB relief appearances in 2025, Simpson posted a 5.35 FIP (7.34 ERA) in 30 ⅔ innings pitched.