Miami Marlins Acquire Flamethrower Pitcher
This marks a return to Miami for de Geus, who briefly spent time with the organization last season before being claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 27-year-old has struggled in the majors, posting a 7.48 ERA over 61.1 career innings, but teams remain intrigued by his mid-to-upper 90s velocity and strong ground-ball rate.
“There’s a lot to like in his raw stuff,” Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said. “If we can help him refine it, there’s a real chance for success.”
The Miami Marlins today claimed RHP Brett de Geus off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Seth Martinez has been designated for assignment.
— Marlins Communications (@MarlinsComms) February 27, 2025
De Geus (deh GUS), 27, has gone 3-4 with a 7.48 ERA (51 ER/61.1 IP), 29 walks, and 48 strikeouts in… https://t.co/lnRHOGv0m8
Martinez, 30, was claimed off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks just a week ago, but with no minor league options remaining, he became the odd man out.
He spent four seasons with the Houston Astros, pitching to a 3.93 ERA over 137.1 big-league innings. His best season came in 2022, when he posted a 2.09 ERA in 38.2 innings, though his strikeout rate has declined in recent years.
His 3.59 ERA last season was accompanied by a higher 4.78 FIP, suggesting some regression. If he clears waivers, the Marlins could try to keep him in the organization as non-roster depth, but he may also draw interest from teams in need of bullpen help.
Former #Dbacks RHP Seth Martinez was DFA by the Marlins yesterday to make room for... former #Dbacks RHP Brett de Geus. https://t.co/8QJV7P4QqG
— Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info (@DbacksStatsInfo) February 28, 2025
By bringing back de Geus, Miami is taking another chance on a hard-throwing reliever with potential, while moving on from Martinez due to roster limitations.
With minor league options available, de Geus can be stashed in Triple-A, giving the Marlins flexibility as they evaluate his upside. His ability to generate ground balls with a 96.4 mph sinker and 98 mph four-seamer is what keeps him on teams’ radars, despite his struggles at the highest level.
“He’s bounced around, but there’s a reason teams keep taking a chance on him,” one evaluator noted.
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