The Miami Marlins have kept things pretty quiet this offseason-but don’t mistake that silence for inactivity. So far, it’s been more subtle moves than splashy headlines.
One notable addition is Christopher Morel, who’s expected to see time at first base. But beyond that?
A lot of questions still hang in the humid South Florida air.
The biggest ones: How aggressive will the Marlins be with their spending? Are they ready to move one of their top arms to shake things up? And when does the front office decide it’s go time?
Those are fair questions for a team that needs more firepower in the lineup. Rumors haven’t taken a holiday, and the latest buzz is stirring up some familiar names. According to a December 23 report, the Marlins have been linked to a potential reunion with former All-Star Marcell Ozuna-a name that still resonates in Miami.
Ozuna, who played five seasons with the Marlins from 2013 to 2017 and earned two All-Star selections during that run, is coming off a 2025 season hampered by a hip injury. Even so, he still managed to crank out 21 home runs. If teams believe the dip in production was more about health than decline, there’s reason to think he still has something left in the tank.
The reported market value for Ozuna is in the ballpark of two years, $27.4 million. For a team like Miami-still looking for a defined identity at designated hitter-that kind of deal could be a calculated swing worth taking. Ozuna’s power bat and veteran presence could immediately inject life into a lineup that, at times, struggled to find its rhythm last season.
But this isn’t just about one potential signing. The bigger story here is the Marlins’ long-term trajectory-and it’s starting to look like one of the more intriguing builds in baseball.
Under President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix, Miami has taken a methodical, forward-thinking approach. The front office has shown a knack for maximizing waiver claims, pulling off shrewd trades, and building depth with purpose. That strategy is starting to pay off in a big way.
According to MLB Pipeline’s December 2025 rankings, the Marlins now have four prospects in the top 100-and none are ranked lower than No. 55.
That’s not just a sign of a strong farm system. That’s a signal that Miami’s pipeline is loaded with real, near-term potential.
Leading the way is left-hander Thomas White, ranked No. 18 overall. His 2025 season was a statement: a 2.31 ERA and 145 strikeouts, showing he’s not just a name to watch-he’s a future frontline arm.
Catcher Joe Mack, ranked No. 26, launched 21 homers and threw out 33 percent of would-be base stealers. That’s the kind of two-way impact you want behind the plate.
Robby Snelling, ranked No. 30, isn’t far behind and continues to trend up.
And let’s not forget the current rotation. With Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, and Edward Cabrera headlining the staff, Miami already has the kind of pitching core that most rebuilding teams would envy. That trio gives the Marlins both stability and upside-and it makes any potential trade involving a pitcher all the more interesting.
So while the Marlins haven’t made waves just yet this winter, the undercurrents are strong. Whether it’s a reunion with Ozuna or a bold move to retool the roster, the foundation is in place.
The rebuild isn’t just underway-it’s accelerating. And if the front office plays its cards right, Miami could be one of the league’s most dangerous long-term bets heading into 2026.