Difference might be that they weren't willing to play Devers at 3B and, whether it was their fault or not for that pissing him off, determined that he needed to be traded and $ re-invested elsewhere. Bichette would probably be fine at 2B for at least the next few seasons. Mayer is better fit at 3B.

Bregman slashed .273/.360/.462 with 18 HR and 28 2B in 495 PA for the Red Sox in 2025. He had a .938 OPS and 156 wRC+ in 226 PA prior to a quad injury that sidelined him for more than a month. After returning, he had a .724 OPS and 100 wRC+ in his final 269 regular season PAs.

McCarthy struggled at the plate in 2025 (.591 OPS in 222 PA) but he slashed .285/.349/.400 with 8 HR, 13 2B, 7 3B, and 25 SB in 495 PA for the Dbacks in 2024. He could still be a 4th OF but should have a better opportunity to start with the Rockies.

The new FO has likely gathered a ton of info in order to determine which type of pitchers could succeed at Coors Field. Thus far, they've added Lorenzen, Keegan Thompson (waivers), Garrett Acton (waivers), Brennan Bernardino (trade), and RJ Petit (Rule 5).

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Lorenzen had a 4.64 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 2.5 BB/9 in 141.2 IP for the Royals in 2025. He allowed 2 ER or less in 12 of 26 starts and pitched at least 6 innings in 10 starts. He's made 2 starts at Coors Field (2.1 IP, 8 ER in 2015; 5 IP, 5 ER in 2023) and also has 3 scoreless RP appearances.

Here's a look at some potential lineups for the Marlins (vs RHP/vs LHP) with Caissie in the mix ...

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Joe Mack should also be there at some point in 2026, maybe Opening Day. Not sure if they'll add anyone else this offseason.

Cabrera had a 3.53 ERA, 9.8 K/9, and 3.1 BB/9 in 137.2 IP for the Marlins in 2025. He allowed 2 ER or less in 17 of his 26 starts. He pitched at least 6 innings in only 7 of his starts -- 0 times in his first 11 starts vs 7 out of his last 15 starts.

Projection systems are usually conservative. In Santander's case, using only Steamer, he's at 1.2 WAR between RF/LF/DH as a slightly above-average hitter (106 wRC+) with poor defense. Of course, he could bounce all the way back to pre-2025 form and be a 2-3 WAR player.

Early January, just before teams start announcing their NRI lists. I'll probably have it ready in the next few days.

Nathan Lukes was their primary No. 2 hitter in the playoffs vs RHP. When he isn't in the lineup, there really isn't a great LHH option in that spot. The post-season version of Addison Barger, or at least closer to it (12% BB rate/18% K rate vs 7%/24% in regular season), would work just fine.

I don't think Julien/Clemens/Outman are DFA candidates and all are out of options so makes sense for now. I'm assuming at least 1 will be traded, though.

Martin could probably play SS (if necessary). Also, they're not vulnerable vs LHP as currently projected. But Wagaman will help at some point.

No idea how those projections are calculated but I'll find out. These are only Steamer projections as of now (ZIPS will be added later) and I'm not sure if they have a defensive projection. Clement was well above-average so not sure what those "Fld" numbers mean or if they're part of WAR projection.

I think a trade is only likely if the plan is to add another big bat. It’s a deep team right now without anyone really being the odd man out. Should be enough at-bats to go around. WS contenders need this kind of depth. It’s a long season.

There was room for another bat without affecting anyone else too much. For PT projections, I think Lukes took the biggest hit. Santander will get a good chance to prove why they gave him $92MM. But having this much depth is important because of injuries and because Santander might be bad again.