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Marlins likely to be buyers at trade deadline?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 8/22/20

The Marlins were expected to be one of MLB’s worst teams in 2020. Those expectations were lowered even further when an early COVID-19 outbreak cost them a number of games.

Things look a lot different now, as the Marlins would be in the playoffs if they started today. Subsequently, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, Miami is looking to buy before the Aug. 31 trade deadline.

Source: The #Marlins — currently occupying a playoff position — plan to be buyers at the upcoming Trade Deadline, with a focus on adding bullpen help. The #Royals are one team whose relievers the Marlins are monitoring. @MLB @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 22, 2020

Brad Boxberger and James Hoyt have been solid pieces in the Miami bullpen this season. Closer Brandon Kintzler has been decent, but two home runs in nine appearances is some cause for concern.

The 10-9 Marlins sit second in the NL East. They’ve quickly shifted the narrative around themselves after some unflattering headlines earlier in the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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