"The thing is, at least in terms of this Joe Mack prediction, it kind of doesn't matter who wins those spots for the Marlins. Because with the exception of Garrett and that hopefully signed veteran free agent arm, Mack spent significant time catching and/or would be an invaluable resource behind the plate for every pitcher on that list. Miami's rotation is looking like it could be much younger than anyone anticipated, and thus far thinner on MLB experience across the board."
"It's the only responsible choice. Does it really matter who catches Sandy Alcantara? Probably not. Eury Perez will be embarking on his third MLB season. Garrett would be on his sixth if gets the chance, but that's far from a sure thing. The rest of this group though? Crazily inexperienced in the MLB innings department. Those are not the kind of arms you want to be entrusting to one of the worst catchers in baseball, which is unfortunately what Ramirez was last season for Miami."
Joe Mack could join the Miami Marlins soon to provide catching depth behind a suddenly unsettled 2026 starting rotation. Multiple young pitchers — including Braxton Garrett, Ryan Gusto, Janson Junk, Max Meyer, Adam Mazur, Robby Snelling, and Thomas White — are competing for rotation spots, creating opportunities for inexperienced arms. Mack has catching experience with many of those pitchers and would offer valuable game-management skills. Agustin Ramirez's status as primary catcher has become precarious despite his offensive value. The Marlins may still pursue a cheap veteran starter before spring training to stabilize the staff.
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