After qualifying for the playoffs in 2023, the Miami Marlins set out to strengthen their playoff-caliber team through off-season acquisitions. However, they failed to secure any big-name players, and their few acquisitions have been disappointing. Currently, they are last in the National League East with a record of 32-60, which is a significant decline from the previous season. As the All-Star break approaches, it’s worth examining the performance and impact of the Marlins’ offseason acquisitions at the midseason mark.<\/p>\n
Headlining the Marlins off-season acquisitions was veteran shortstop Tim Anderson<\/a>. He signed a one-year deal with them in February after spending seven seasons with the Chicago White Sox. Anderson was coming off a career-worst year in 2023 slashing .245\/.286\/.296 with one home run and 25 RBI. 2024 was supposed to be one where he bounced back from his slump and reverted to his all-star self. Instead, the woes only continued this season for the shortstop.<\/p>\n This season in 65 games with the Marlins he slashed\u00a0 .214\/.237\/.226 with no home runs and 9 RBI. On top of his issues at the plate, he also made 9 errors. These numbers led the Fish to designate him for assignment on July 2<\/a>. This is a primary example of the Marlins’ front office failing to obtain quality bats to help with their offense.<\/p>\n The 2021 Comeback Player of the Year, Trey Mancini<\/a> signed a minor league deal with the Marlins during the off-season. Last season with the Chicago Cubs he played in 79 games and had 4 home runs, 28 RBI, and a .234 batting average. One of the biggest names they acquired wouldn’t stay for long. The first baseman opted out of his contract in March<\/a> and became a free agent.<\/p>\n The Marlins acquired left fielder Nick Gordon<\/a> from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for left-handed pitcher Steven Okert<\/a>. Gordon missed the majority of 2023 due to a broken tibia, he only played in 34 games where he posted 2 HR and 7 RBI. The 28-year-old was brought to Miami as a utility man to fill any roles. So far this season in 78 games he is hitting .225 with eight home runs and 29 RBI in 213 at-bats. While he has not been great, he is one of the more consistent bats for the Marlins. Gordon is arguably performing the best out of the offseason acquisitions<\/a> the Marlins made.<\/p>\n Former Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt<\/a> was acquired by the Marlins in exchange for cash consideration from the Cleveland Guardians. In 2023, he played in 101 games and posted a .225 average, with 11 home runs and 33 RBI. He was brought in after Jacob Stalling signed with the Colorado Rockies. Bethancourt started this season on the wrong foot going 0-for-33 at the plate. It only got worse and in 2024 he has played in 38 games, he has slashed .159\/.198\/.268 with 22 strikeouts. Similar to Anderson, due to his lack of offensive production Bethancourt was designated for assignment in late June<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Marlins are on the road to rebuilding after their abysmal start to this season. 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Nick Gordon<\/h3>\n
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