The Miami Marlins will play their season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 27, 2026, at loanDepot park, with Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for Miami and Kyle Freeland starting for Colorado. This matchup marks a significant moment for the Marlins as they look to kick off the season on a high note.
In an exciting development, Deyvison De Los Santos is being promoted to the major leagues for the first time, following a solid performance in the minors. He recorded a .240/.284/.459 slash line over 50 games for Miami’s top affiliate in 2024, including 28 home runs across 87 games. De Los Santos was acquired from the Diamondbacks in the A.J. Puk deadline deal in 2024.
However, the Marlins face challenges with injuries affecting their roster. Christopher Morel has been scratched from the starting lineup due to a left oblique strain and is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list. “The Fish will know more about Morel’s status after he goes for imaging tomorrow,” a team source noted.
In addition to Morel, several other key players are on the injured list, including Max Acosta, Kyle Stowers, and Esteury Ruiz, all of whom are facing 10-day stints due to various injuries. Adam Mazur and Ronny Henriquez are both on the 60-day injured list due to elbow injuries.
Connor Norby is set to make his first career start at first base for the Marlins in this opener, adding to the excitement of the day. The team will not need to make any corresponding roster moves aside from placing Morel on the injured list.
Despite the setbacks, the Marlins are optimistic about their season opener. The team has shown resilience in the past, and with Alcantara on the mound, they hope to secure a strong start against the Rockies.
As the game approaches, fans are eager to see how the Marlins will adapt to the changes in their lineup and whether De Los Santos can make an immediate impact. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of Morel’s injury, but the team is prepared to navigate these challenges as they embark on the 2026 season.