"Henriquez was a revelation in 2025, breaking out big time with a 2.3 WAR, 2.22 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP. He had 7 saves. He had the best K per 9 on the team amongst pitchers with enough innings to qualify (sorry Freddy Tarnok). He was equally effective against righties and lefties. Pick a metric, he was great, far and away the bright spot amongst Miami's weakest unit."
"Meaning the price Miami will have to pay just went up big time. If Miami is truly committed to being a competitive team that contends for the playoffs this season, then that cost is obvious. More money and or better prospects in a transaction secure one of the dwindling above average arms available this offseason. Indeed, the case could be made Miami now needs to add two relief pitchers before Opening Day."
Marlins bullpen remained a clear weakness after 2025 and offseason activity has not fixed that hole. Ronny Henriquez will miss all of 2026 with an elbow injury, removing the team's best reliever. Henriquez posted 2.3 WAR, a 2.22 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, seven saves, and the highest K/9 among qualifying Miami pitchers in 2025, and he was effective against both righties and lefties. The injury raises the urgency to add high-quality relief arms in free agency or by trade, possibly requiring two additions before Opening Day and increasing payroll or prospect costs.
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