Marlins make shocking decision with Agustin Ramirez, Joe Mack
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins are sending catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A while promoting Joe Mack to the MLB roster. This decision marks a significant change in the team's catching lineup.
Key points
- Miami Marlins making roster changes with catchers
- Agustin Ramirez sent to Triple-A
- Joe Mack promoted to MLB
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The Miami Marlins are making a drastic roster move with their catchers.
Agustin Ramirez is being sent to Triple-A. Joe Mack is coming to MLB.
That was reported by Marlins insider Craig Mish on Sunday:
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Ramirez is not a good defensive catcher, but last season, he hit for enough power (33 doubles, 21 homers) and even stole bases (16 SBs) to somewhat balance it out.
This season, Ramirez has just two homers through 30 games and has been less crucial anyway due to the emergence of Liam Hicks.
Mack is a top-100 prospect, but it's not clear exactly how the Marlins will fit him into the lineup everyday to make this worth it. Hicks can DH or play first base, which would be the obvious way to let Mack get behind the plate.
The 23-year old Mack was a first-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Williamsville East High School in the Buffalo, N.Y. area.
He's regarded as a good defensive catcher and has improved as a hitter as he has played more professional baseball.
This season at Triple-A Jacksonville, Mack has a .766 OPS. He has hit two doubles and three home runs in 24 games. He also has 20 walks compared to 22 strikeouts, a solid ratio.
Mack bats from the left side and will be making his major league debut when he plays for the first time with the Marlins.
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Q&A
Why did the Miami Marlins send Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A?
The Marlins made this move as part of a roster adjustment, promoting Joe Mack to the MLB team.
Who is Joe Mack and why is he being promoted to the MLB?
Joe Mack is a catcher being promoted to the MLB to fill the roster spot left by Agustin Ramirez's demotion to Triple-A.
What impact will the Marlins' decision have on their season?
This decision could affect the team's performance and strategy, especially in the catching position, as they look to improve their roster.