"Just like that, one of the most popular stories for the 2025 Miami Marlins is a Miami Marlin no longer. On Wednesday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced they had claimed Troy Johnston off of waivers. It's a head scratcher of a move, coming this early in the offseason with nothing having been done yet to supplant a player that had finally gotten the chance to prove he just might belong in the big leagues after all."
"Thinking there might be a place for him on the eventual Opening Day 2026 Marlins roster is one thing. Thinking he'd never have value to the Marlins again? That's something else entirely, although it is admittedly nothing new for how Johnston has been approached by Miami's front office going back to the 2023 season. This time of year does necessitate some roster trimming in advance of the Rule 5 Draft,"
"If nothing else, Josh Simpson remains with the Marlins organization today, while Troy Johnston does not. Close followers of the team will understand the lunacy. It's a certainly a move that is raising eyebrows amidst the Marlins fanbase, seeing a young, popular, and affordable player given his walking papers. However... There is every possibility that the Marlins can make fans forget this move ever happened, and that they can do so very quickly."
Troy Johnston was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies early in the offseason despite having all three minor league options remaining. The timing came before the Marlins addressed first base, a position that remains thin despite recent depth additions. Johnston had shown the ability to play first base and outfield, giving him potential value for an Opening Day roster. The claim followed roster trimming ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, with Johnston left unprotected. The decision surprised and upset many fans, though the Marlins could offset the loss with a significant free agent signing or trade.
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