Marlins could put a price on the one thing Padres can’t give Adrian Morejon

The Miami Marlins are interested in free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon as they seek left-handed bullpen help, according to reporter Kevin Barral. Friars on Base writer Tremayne Person highlights that while the San Diego Padres extended a $23.15 million qualifying offer, Miami could offer Morejon an open closer role that San Diego cannot provide due to Mason Miller occupying the ninth inning.

Person notes that signing Morejon would require Miami to significantly exceed its historical spending limits, with MLB Trade Rumors projecting a five-year, $80 million contract. Morejon has until November 17 to accept San Diego's qualifying offer, while Miami is also considering budget-friendly alternatives Alex Vesia and Sean Newcomb.