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The Miami Marlins are willing to field offers for shortstop Otto Lopez and second baseman Xavier Edwards this offseason, following trade interest in both players before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Lopez, claimed off waivers from the Giants in 2024, has emerged as one of the sport's most valuable infielders. He posted a .305/.349/.437 slash line with 122 wRC+ across 687 plate appearances in 2026, adding 11 home runs and 34 stolen bases. His defensive metrics included 14 Outs Above Average and 12 Fielding Run Value at shortstop. He tied Brice Turang for fifth in fWAR (5.9) and ranked seventh in bWAR (6.1). Matt Swartz projects a $5.4 million arbitration salary for Lopez.
Edwards, controllable through 2029 alongside Lopez, owns a .282/.351/.361 career line with 106 wRC+ and 7.1 fWAR since his 2023 debut. His 2026 season featured a career-best 11.4% walk rate and 21 steals, though his defensive metrics declined from strong 2025 marks. Swartz projects a $3.5 million salary.
Boston was among clubs that inquired on Lopez, but president of baseball operations Peter Bendix sought "elite" prospect(s) in return, according to reports. The Yankees have also "greatly liked" Edwards for years, per Joel Sherman, who expects New York to shift Anthony Volpe to second base.
Miami went 52-45 at the All-Star break before a franchise-record 12-game skid contributed to an 80-82 finish, the club's second straight losing season since its 2023 playoff appearance.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors - Thu Oct 22, 10:28 PM ET
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