{"id":56199,"date":"2025-05-26T14:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/56199\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:33:10","slug":"offishial-news-ranking-ronny-henriquez-among-peter-bendixs-best-waiver-claims-marlins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/56199\/","title":{"rendered":"Offishial News: Ranking Ronny Henriquez among Peter Bendix&#8217;s best waiver claims &#8211; Marlins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tI knew the number would be high, but didn&#8217;t expect to be this\u00a0high. Barely a year and a half into Peter Bendix&#8217;s tenure, the Miami Marlins have acquired 20 different players via waiver claims. That doesn&#8217;t even count those claimed by them multiple times and trades for cash considerations, which are essentially deluxe waiver claims.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRight-handed reliever Ronny Henriquez is one of Miami&#8217;s most recent waiver wire pickups, and he&#8217;s already proving to be one of their most impactful. The former Minnesota Twins farmhand has had 10 scoreless appearances in a row, lowering his ERA to 1.78 and culminating in his first career save on Sunday. Henriquez can put batters away with four different pitches, though he typically does it with elevated fastballs and low-and-away sweepers.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tOtto Lopez has separated himself from the pack as a well-rounded, everyday middle infielder, contributing 3.1 fWAR since debuting for the Fish. The rest of the rankings will surely change as the 2025 season wears on, but I currently have Henriquez right behind Derek Hill as the third-best waiver claim of the Bendix era:\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lopezot01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Otto Lopez<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillde01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">Derek Hill<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/henriro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">Ronny Henriquez<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cronide01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">Declan Cronin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tinocje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">Jes\u00fas Tinoco<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/scores\/2025-05-25\/all\/all\/marlins\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Down on the farm<\/a>, Triple-A Jacksonville lost, 7-3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tarnofr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freddy Tarnok<\/a> had his worst appearance of the year (2.0 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 6 BB, 1 K, 61 pitches\/30 strikes). Double-A Pensacola lost, 6-2. The Blue Wahoos were swept in their six-game series hosting the Birmingham Barons. High-A Beloit lost, 5-1. It&#8217;s been a rough transition for recently promoted outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=jenkin002jac&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacob Jenkins-Cowart<\/a> (2-for-33 since joining the Sky Carp). Low-A Jupiter won, 4-3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=valor-000and&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andr\u00e9s Valor<\/a> homered for the first time since April 11. He&#8217;s also been successful on nine straight stolen base attempts.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMore Marlins news and content below:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cabreed02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Edward Cabrera<\/a>&#8216;s scoreless start on Sunday was <a href=\"https:\/\/fishonfirst.com\/news-rumors\/miami-marlins\/edward-cabrera-strikeouts-highlights-angels-5-25-25\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">among the best of his Marlins career<\/a>. His breaking balls were especially effective\u2014he registered seven strikeouts and 13 total whiffs on sliders and curveballs.\u00a0Cabrera lowered his season FIP to 4.16, which is on pace to be a career-best.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0I explained how opposing pitchers have been <a href=\"https:\/\/fishonfirst.com\/news-rumors\/miami-marlins\/matt-mervis-slump-fastballs-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">relentlessly attacking Matt Mervis with fastballs<\/a>\u00a0since his hot start to the season. Mervis has not driven in a run since April 23.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0The Marlins held a <a href=\"https:\/\/links.mlb.mlbemail.com\/s\/vb\/v8CvIUP34pp1u9VRTtE31JskosbVsfsYIUOa8HP9Vj2H8y52SolUlcID8OYJ7yCtoILIa8i4SbkkQojIt27jxLh5PRaqY6-seKOjxtwiFzGhiYUF0mhX_ubgWMbgX26gC7-K1kFvEAREhucp4Q61v5FcDxt6gZ8ZNQo-wQ\/KikSW84-A9UxBjhNJ3d5Ap8GugvFAax5\/9\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">swing-decision competition<\/a> during their last homestand, as MLB.com&#8217;s Christina De Nicola detailed.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fishonfirst.com\/news-rumors\/miami-marlins\/2025-predictions-leaderboard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prediction Time leaderboard<\/a>\u00a0has been updated through the first 17 series.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fishonfirst.com\/subscriptions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Become a SuperSub<\/a>\u00a0and we&#8217;ll keep track of your predictions all season long!\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2025 PT Leaderboard.jpg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"3393\" data-ratio=\"51.00\" data-unique=\"hvgwtae3r\" width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025PTLeaderboard.jpg.aea7c0abd35c1b2c02bd9d0b28709db6.jpg\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0Elsewhere around baseball, reigning American League Cy Young award winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/skubata01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tarik Skubal<\/a> threw his first career shutout, striking out 13 batters and finishing the game with a 103 mph heater. Promising Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=jonesja09,jones-013jar&amp;search=Jared+Jones&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jared Jones<\/a>  underwent Tommy John surgery. A five-game winning streak has carried the Tampa Bay Rays into second place in the AL East. The Athletics snapped their 11-game losing skid by upsetting the Philadelphia Phillies. The Colorado Rockies lost their 17th consecutive series to begin the season. Former Marlin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/segurje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=fishonfirst.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-26_br\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jean Segura<\/a>  announced his retirement.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0Today&#8217;s MLB game: the Marlins (probable starter LHP Ryan Weathers) continue their road trip by opening a series against the San Diego Padres (RHP Randy V\u00e1squez). The Padres are coming off a victory on Sunday, but they lost seven of their previous eight contests, largely because of a lethargic offense. Old friend Luis Arraez is\u00a0only\u00a0hitting .284 this season. The Marlins have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fangraphs.com\/teams\/marlins\/schedule\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">42.5% chance to win<\/a>, per FanGraphs. First pitch at 8:40 p.m. ET.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0Prior to the game,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fishonfirst.com\/news-rumors\/miami-marlins\/marlins-vs-padres-series-preview-predictions-r2738\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fish On First LIVE<\/a>\u00a0will preview the series beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET. FOF LIVE is presented by About The Fans. Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aboutthefans.com\/collections\/fof\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our new merchandise collection<\/a>\u00a0(coupon code fof10 for 10% off).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\ud83d\udd37\u00a0Today&#8217;s MiLB schedule:\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\tFCL Marlins at FCL Nationals, 12:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMarlins podcast episodes\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I knew the number would be high, but didn&#8217;t expect to be this\u00a0high. 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