With Sandy Alcantara sidelined next season after Tommy John surgery, here's the Marlins' internal plan for their starting rotation: Jesus Luzardo (10-10, 3.58 ERA in 2023), Eury Perez (5-6, 3.15 ERA) and Braxton Garrett (9-7, 3.66 ERA) will be their top three starters, barring injuries. Edward Cabrera (7-7, 4.24 ERA) and Trevor Rogers (who missed most of 2023 with biceps and forearm issues) have the inside track for the No. 4 and No. 5 rotation spots. But if either falters in the spring, then former first-round pick Max Meyer - now 16 months removed from Tommy John surgery - will have an opportunity to compete for a starting rotation spot. Meyer will be on an innings limit. Bryan Hoeing (5.48 ERA in 33 games and seven starts last season) and A.J. Puk (who is being moved from the bullpen to the rotation, at least in spring training) also will be considered for rotation spots if Cabrera or Rogers struggle in spring training.
The Marlins are still seeking an upgrade at shortstop, and free agent Isiah Kiner-Falefa remains in play. The Marlins have expressed interest in the 28-year-old infielder/outfielder, who won a Gold Glove as a third baseman for the Rangers in 2020, the COVID-shortened season. Kiner-Falefa hit .232 (.306 on base average) with six homers and 47 RBI in 113 games for the Yankees last season, playing 78 games
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