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Offseason Outlook: Miami Marlins

A promising start to the season was derailed by a franchise-record 12-game losing stream early in the summer. That led to another deadline spent doing more selling than buying, but the Marlins’ short-term outlook is increasingly bright thanks to some…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:57 PM
Offseason Outlook: Miami Marlins
Key Things to Know
  • The Miami Marlins will retain manager Clayton McCullough for the 2027 season but dismissed hitting coach Pedro Guerrero.
  • Miami plans to exercise a $21 million club option on starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara rather than trade him.
  • The Marlins currently hold no guaranteed player contracts on their books for the 2027 campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Marlins are retaining manager Clayton McCullough for the 2027 season, while parting ways with hitting coach Pedro Guerrero. President of baseball operations Peter Bendix announced the coaching decision during his end-of-season press conference. Entering the offseason with clean long-term books, Miami plans to exercise its $21 million club option on ace starter Sandy Alcantara immediately following the World Series.

MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Marlins have no plans to trade Alcantara, who has emerged as a potential contract extension candidate instead. While Miami's front office maintains stability, fan reactions suggest significant skepticism regarding ownership's spending, roster defense, and key roster vacancies at third base and in the bullpen.

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