The Miami Marlins are fighting hard to solidify a Wild Card spot in this year’s postseason. The franchise has only been to the playoffs three times, with two of those times resulting in World Series championships, so fans are excited about the potential of the team’s first return to the postseason since the Covid-shortened season.
After a four-game sweep of division foes the Washington Nationals, the team also won its last series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team is currently on a roll and is being led by two incredible MLBbros that are performing at a high level in Josh Bell and Jazz Chisholm Jr. However, it is the energy and rising consistency young MLBbro, Xavier Edwards who could be the key to securing a playoff berth.
Jazz Chisholm Jr
The Marlins center fielder did not make the All-Star game this year as he did last year, but this season is turning out to be more prolific. Early in September, the MLBbro is batting over .400 and is seeing the ball well. This is a perfect time to find his groove as the Marlins are fighting on a daily basis for a Wild Card spot. As a clubhouse leader, the team will rally behind the MLBbro as long as he can keep leading the ship.
Josh Bell
MLBbro Josh Bell has become one of best trade deadline additions in all of baseball.
Since being traded from the Guardians, Bell’s performed like the hitter that he was last year when he became a highly-sought after free agent this past offseason.
Bell has hit .273 in Miami, with nine home runs in 31 games. He only totaled 11 home runs in 97 games in Cleveland earlier this season. Whether at DH or first base, the Marlins can rely on the MLBbro to be a constant threat of power and contact in the heart of their lineup. Bell helped the Padres get into the playoffs last season after the trade deadline, so he can bring similar aid to the Marlins this season.
Xavier Edwards
This young MLBbro is making an instant impact.
Batting over .350, he is showing great flashes of contact at this early stage in his career. September is the time of year when many new faces are called up to The Show, some just for a feeling out process and some to make a difference. The Marlins are giving this MLBbro the perfect opportunity to do both, and if his early success is sustained, he will find himself playing a very large role in a pivotal season for the organization.
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