The Miami Marlins have started yet another rebuilding process.
The decision to trade Luis Arraez to the Padres on May 4 came as a surprise. While the Marlins were expected to shop Arraez, any potential move was expected to be closer to the trade deadline. Instead, the Marlins got a jump on the deadline, adding two of San Diego’s top 10 prospects.
Arraez is not going to be the only player to leave the Marlins by the trade deadline. Let’s take a look at three other potential trade chips.
First baseman Josh Bell
Bell was a fearsome slugger as recently as 2022 when he won the Silver Slugger award. The Marlins’ first baseman may simply need a change of scenery to return to form.
Bell has been one of the Marlins’ best hitters this season, although that speaks more to the status of the lineup. He has posted a .233/.311/.362 batting line in his 236 plate appearances entering Wednesday, hitting six homers and nine doubles. However, Bell has hit over 20 homers four times, including last season when the Marlins acquired him for their own playoff push. He could be an interesting option for a team looking to add some pop to the lineup.
Starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo
Luzardo has drawn trade interest over the past two offseasons. It may only be a matter of time before the Marlins trade the 26-year-old lefty.
Luzardo has been solid this season, having posted a 4.18 ERA and a 1.142 WHIP over his 51.2 innings, striking out 50 batters with 16 walks. He also has another two years of team control after this year, making him an attractive option for teams looking to contend in 2025. Luzardo is just 26 years old, giving any team looking to bring him on board a player starting their theoretical prime. If the Marlins finally pull the trigger on a deal, they could get back an impressive haul of prospects.
Relief pitcher Tanner Scott
Scott has shuffled in and out of the Marlins’ closer role over the past three years. The left-handed reliever has a firm hold on the position for now, notching seven of the Marlins’ nine saves on the year.
Scott’s performance thus far has been mixed. He is struggling with his command, issuing 18 walks in his 22 innings. However, he has minimized the damage by allowing just 12 hits. That balance has led to a 1.64 ERA and a 1.364 WHIP. Scott will not be a closer for a contending team, but as a lefty who can miss bats, he still has value at the deadline.