Marlins DFA Key Piece In Giancarlo Stanton Blockbuster Trade

September 20, 2024 ,

The Miami Marlins have once again designated infielder José Devers for assignment, marking another setback in the career of the 24-year-old former top prospect. 

Devers, once a key piece of the blockbuster 2017 trade that sent Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, has struggled to establish himself in Miami due to injuries and inconsistent performance. 

Recalled to the big-league roster in late August, Devers logged just four at-bats before a hand injury sidelined him on September 6. 

His removal from the roster comes as the Marlins activated infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján and outfielder Derek Hill from the injured list.

Injuries have played a major role in Devers' stalled development, including a shoulder impingement and labrum surgery that sidelined him for much of the 2021 and 2022 seasons. 

Devers has appeared in just 21 MLB games since his debut, posting a modest .244/.300/.311 slash line in 50 total plate appearances. 

His struggles have extended to the minors as well, with a .228/.293/.360 line in 209 plate appearances for Triple-A Jacksonville this season. 

Despite early promise as a speedy, defensively sound middle infielder, his offensive production has not matched the initial expectations.

This is the second time the Marlins have DFA'd Devers, having previously outrighted him to the minors in 2022 after he went unclaimed on waivers. 

If he goes unclaimed again, Devers will have the option to elect free agency, potentially seeking a fresh start elsewhere. 

While his once-bright prospect status has dimmed, Devers still has time to re-establish his career, though he faces an uncertain future after years of injury setbacks and inconsistent play.

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