The Marlins remained postseason-possible into the final week of the 2025 season, a major step forward for a franchise that lost 100 games in the year-prior. Where they go from here is one of the most interesting offseason conversations to be had.
A Bright Spot
In his first full season in Miami, LF Kyle Stowers broke out to the tune of 25 homers, 21 doubles, a .912 OPS and a 3.58 WAR. He joins C Agustin Ramirez to make up a formidable middle of the lineup for Miami with 4 more years of team control left.
A Big Concern
First Base appears to be the biggest hole on this roster heading into the offseason, and the Marlins probably aren’t in position to swing big (or be the winning bid) for a Pete Alonso-type player. Will they drop a tier or two in free agency to address the need, or will the front office find more creative routes to fortify the infield?
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Pending Free Agents
None.
Option Decisions
None.
Arbitration-Eligibility
Much of the rotation and bullpen are derived from young players in the early stages of arbitration. This is a recipe for success in Miami if the front office can hit on a few outside additions in the coming months.
Guaranteed Salary
Alcantara was a player of focus at the trade deadline, but the Marlins held on, and despite brutal numbers for much of 2025 – he performed well down the stretch. The 30-year-old is under contract at cash costs of $17M in 2026, with a $21M club option in place for the 2027 season.
Team Tax Projections
The Marlins finished off 2025 with a CBT payroll of around $85M according to our data. Early projections for 2026 find them starting off near the $64M mark, which should allow them to be a little extra aggressive in the coming weeks.