Marlins Claim 2 Players Off Waivers; DFA 3 More

The Miami Marlins made plenty of roster moves recently, claiming right-handers Lake Bachar from the San Diego Padres and left-hander Anthony Veneziano from the Kansas City Royals.

Both pitchers bring potential to Miami’s staff, with Veneziano, previously ranked as the Royals’ #5 prospect, having shown promise in 2023 despite struggling this season with a 4.80 ERA in Triple-A.

Bachar, coming off Tommy John surgery, has rebounded well, posting a 3.89 ERA and a strong 27.4% strikeout rate in the Pacific Coast League, making him an intriguing addition as the Marlins continue their playoff push.

The Miami Marlins today announced that they have claimed LHP Anthony Veneziano off waivers from Kansas City and RHP Lake Bachar from San Diego. pic.twitter.com/NAutvgYJQi
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 3, 2024

To accommodate these claims, the Marlins designated catcher Alí Sánchez, left-hander Kent Emanuel, and right-hander Emmanuel Ramírez for assignment.

Sánchez, who appeared in 31 games, struggled at the plate with a .167/.211/.190 slash line.

Emanuel, who has been designated multiple times this season, posted a 6.62 ERA in limited major league action, while Ramírez, despite a 6.97 ERA over 15 appearances, showed flashes of promise with a 22.8% strikeout rate and a more favorable 3.85 SIERA.

Miami Marlins Claim Lake Bachar Off Waivers From San Diego Padres https://t.co/BJmpsJOe50 pic.twitter.com/owHzuMQYe2
— The Report On Sports (@ReportOnSports) September 3, 2024