Prior to today’s game with the Dodgers, the Marlins selected the contract of left-hander Jake Fishman from Triple-A Jacksonville. Right-hander Bryan Hoeing was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.
While Fishman wasn’t needed in today’s 2-1 victory thanks to Sandy Alcantara’s complete-game gem, Fishman can provide the Miami bullpen with some length as they navigate a difficult stretch in their schedule. The southpaw has found a lot of success as a multi-inning reliever this season, with a 2.04 ERA, 23.9% strikeout rate, 8.6% walk rate, and 52.6% grounder rate over 53 innings in Jacksonville.
Fishman made his MLB debut on July 31, allowing one run over 3 1/3 innings of relief work in a 9-3 Miami loss to the Mets. The southpaw was designated for assignment the next day, then outrighted to Triple-A and off the 40-man roster after clearing waivers.
Originally a 30th-round pick for the Blue Jays in the 2016 draft, Fishman joined the Marlins organization as a selection in the minor league version of the 2020 Rule 5 Draft. While relievers are generally more under the radar than most prospects, it is perhaps a little surprising that it took Fishman until 2022 to get his first crack at the majors, considering the solid numbers he has posted throughout his minor league career.
The marketing possibilities for the Marlins with an actual ‘Fishman’. This is a godsend for a struggling franchise.
In before the goofy puns.
Fishman playing for the Fish? This is a little too perfect.
A little on the nose isn’t it?…
Or on the gills
The jokes practically write themselves here, don’t they?
I hear he has a nasty hook
Good to see him joining the cast. A reel addition.
30th-round pick? The Jays must have drafted him just for the halibut
Reminds me of the immortal Cubs duo of Steve Trout to Steve Lake.