"Sanoja played every position for the Marlins in 2025 save for right field, and yes that does include pitcher and designated hitter. Put another way, he's probably going to have more MLB first base experience than whoever ends up being Miami's starting first baseman."
"It's also important to note that, WBC fireworks aside, defense is his calling card. Sanoja had an OBP under .300 last year, and slugged under .400. That's not what you want from an everyday part of your lineup."
"This is about using Sanoja's ability to dazzle on occassion to make a point about the hole in Miami's roster construction, and the fact that an injury anywhere on the diamond outside of catcher is going to be a big problem for the Marlins."
Javier Sanoja has had a strong offseason for the Miami Marlins, winning the NL Gold Glove for best utility player and competing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, where he went 2-for-4 with a home run. However, his true value lies in his exceptional versatility—he played every position except right field in 2025, including pitcher and designated hitter. While his defensive skills are his primary strength, his offensive production remains a concern, with an on-base percentage under .300 and slugging percentage under .400. This limitation highlights a critical vulnerability in Miami's roster construction, as any injury outside of catcher could create significant problems for the team.
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