After Friday afternoon, the free agent list got longer. The outlet MLB trade rumours published the non-tender player lists for both the National and the American Leagues, and there are names the Marlins should seriously consider to offer a job, at least to my perspective.

Considering today’s roster and the needs this offseason: CL, LHP reliever, 1B/3B; the names are listed in these same groups from most logical fits to “nice to have”-s. Let’s get it on:

CLOSER

Best Option: RHP Jason Foley (Did not play in 2025)
You won’t find a bona fide closer non-tendered after a season. Provided, and knowing that relievers are volatile, the case with Foley is simple: he was Detroit’s closer in 2024 but got injured this year and did not pitch. Will he be healthy AND closer-worthy next season? Most probably not, but still he’s the best option available.

Interesting names: Taylor Clarke, Ian Hamilton, Taylor Rashi. Clarke had a solid 2025 and was a surprise seeing his name on the list. Hamilton had a great 2023-2024 period and might be a good comeback candidate. That guy Rashi had very interesting results in a small sample (16 IP, 22 K’s, 1.91 FIP) and even got 2 saves along the way – might be that hidden gem the FO loves to steal from other teams.

Others to consider: Colin Holderman, Dauri Moreta, Josh Sborz. Everyone here has had at least a good season in the past or one save in their careers.

LEFT-HANDED PITCHER

Best Option: John King (4.66 ERA, 48.1 IP, 28 K, 5.00 FIP in 2025)
There are several names for the best option but I’ll go with King, since he has the longest solid career, with an ERA in the  2.85-4.03 range between 2021 and 2024.

Interesting Names: Sam Hentges, Tayler Saucedo, Cam Booser. Hentges particularly, had an amazing 2022-2024 run before falling to injuries. The two seasons before this one, Saucedo was a solid, reliable arm in the Mariners’ bullpen.

Others to consider: Jose Castillo, Tommy Henry, Omar Cruz.

FIRST BASE/THIRD BASE

Best Option: 1B/DH Nathaniel Lowe
As proposed in this article some days ago, he is a professional 1B with a solid record, decent power and great OBP skills.

Others to consider: Michael Toglia, Tim Elko. The latter is quite an interesting case because of his raw power, but also there is that swing-and-miss concern. Elko would be a cheap addition and can be sent down to the minors.

OTHER NON-FITS: 

While no clear path for them on the roster, there are some players who can help the roster in some capacity. For example, Adolis García and Albert Suárez could be comeback player of the year candidates. Andy Ibáñez, Gustavo Campero, Max Kranick, and old friends Sean Reynolds and Will Banfield offer at least depth at their positions.