Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer looked great in his first win of the 2025 season on Wednesday by tossing 6 1/3 shutout innings in the team's 5-0 win over the division-rival New York Mets in the series finale at Citi Field. Meyer only allowed two hits in the game while walking two and striking out four to lower his season ERA to 2.00. In his first two starts of the year, Meyer allowed five runs (four earned) on 13 hits (one homer) while walking only three and striking out 15 in 11 2/3 innings pitched. The 26-year-old former first-rounder was in control all day and leaned heavily on his slider to keep the Mets off balance. Meyer looked good initially last year after returning from Tommy John surgery, but the Marlins played it safe with his workload. Now that the kid gloves are off, there's real upside here. He'll have a two-start week next week against the Diamondbacks and division-rival Phillies.

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, who didn't throw a pitch 97 mph or faster in 2024, topped out at 97.7 mph in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Meyer threw only 13 pitches (seven strikes) and walked one in an inning of work and looked to be throwing only four-seam fastballs and sliders, with one sinker mixed in. The 25-year-old spent more time in the weight room this offseason, which could be attributed to his impressive velocity early on this spring. In his return from Tommy John surgery last year, the former third overall pick in 2020 out of the University of Minnesota was inconsistent as the Fish managed his workload, posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.42 WHIP while striking out 46 in 57 innings over 11 starts. If the restrictions are off in 2025, Meyer is a post-hype prospect to target in the later rounds of deeper leagues.

ElExtraBase's Daniel Alvarez-Montes reports that Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (shoulder) is working on a new sweeper that has looked really good early in spring training as he faces hitters during live batting practice. Meyer looked good initially in 2024 in his return from Tommy John surgery before being sent to the minors to preserve his innings. When the 25-year-old returned to Miami later in the year, he wasn't as good before being shut down in September due shoulder bursitis. The 25-year-old is a full-go in camp this spring and should be on the radar of fantasy managers in deeper leagues as a post-hype sleeper. The former third overall pick in 2020 had a 5.68 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 11 starts last year with 46 strikeouts in 57 innings. It's possible the Marlins slow-play Meyer again early on in 2025, but he's still worth a late-round flier for his upside.

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (shoulder) faced hitters for the first time on Friday in spring training during a live batting practice session. Meyer appears to be on track to be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season in late March despite having his season cut short last September due to right-shoulder bursitis. As long as the 25-year-old doesn't have a setback during spring training, he figures to open the year in Miami's Opening Day rotation after going 3-5 with a 5.68 ERA (5.90 FIP) and 1.42 WHIP with a 46:19 K:BB in 57 innings covering 11 starts. His numbers last year should be taken with a grain of salt after recovering from Tommy John surgery in a season in which the Marlins purposefully held him back by sending him to the minors. Their remains plenty of upside for the former third overall pick, and he's worth a late-round flier in deeper fantasy leagues, even if he begins the year back in the minors.

According to sources, the Miami Marlins are placing right-hander Max Meyer (undisclosed) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to an undisclosed ailment. Meyer will no longer be available to make his scheduled start on Sunday at LoanDepot Park in the series finale against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. If Meyer has a minimal stint on the IL, he'll only be able to provide fantasy managers with one or two more starts to close out the year. The 25-year-old former third overall pick by the Fish in 2020 out of Minnesota, Meyer has been very inconsistent in 11 starts (57 innings) in 2024 in his second year in the big leagues, going 3-5 with a 5.68 ERA (5.92 FIP), a 1.42 WHIP and a 46:19 K:BB. He missed all of the 2023 campaign after Tommy John surgery. Don't sleep on him in 2025, though, as he could be a viable back-end starter in mixed leagues another year removed from his elbow surgery.

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer has had some trouble getting settled in his return to the major leagues. Meyer rejoined the Marlins on July 27 and has made four starts since. Through these outings, the 25-year-old has held a disappointing 7.91 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and a 6:16 BB:K ratio. However, in his most recent start, he earned his first victory since returning as he tossed six 1/3 frames of four-run ball. In his first stint in the majors earlier this season, Meyer held a stellar 2.12 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP. Meyer is still worth holding onto in redraft formats as he has flashed upside in the majors before and could be turning the corner given his recent outing.

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Max Meyer, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, posted a 2.12 ERA through three starts early this year in the big leagues, but the Marlins decided to protect him and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville just 20 months removed from Tommy John surgery. Meyer wasn't allowed to go deeper than four innings in the minors until July 9, which was his 13th start with the Jumbo Shrimp. The 25-year-old made his long-awaited return to Miami on Saturday against the Brewers and is now back without workload restrictions the rest of the way in terms of pitches per start or innings. His slider and four-seam combination make him MLB Pipeline's No. 79 overall prospect, and he's worth rostering in most fantasy leagues for his upside the rest of the way, especially now that he's not being restricted.

The Miami Marlins are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Max Meyer from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, and the expectation is that he'll make a start during the weekend series versus the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Per MLB Pipeline, Meyer is Miami's No. 3 prospect, so he immediately deserves attention from pitching-needy fantasy teams in at least deep-mixed leagues. The 25-year-old will face a tough matchup against the Brew Crew this weekend, but he had a strong 2.12 ERA with 14 strikeouts and three walks in three starts over 17 innings earlier this year before the Fish sent him to the minors to help manage his workload. Meyer's fantasy upside may be somewhat limited the rest of the way as the Marlins continue to play it safe with him, but the combination of his triple-digit fastball and wipeout slider give him intriguing strikeout upside.UPDATE: Meyer will start on Saturday against the Brewers and won't be capped at three to four innings like he was at Jacksonville.

With the Miami Marlins likely to sell at the trade deadline, right-handed starting pitching prospect Max Meyer could be called up to join the rotation during the second half of the season. The 25-year-old struggled initially at Triple-A Jacksonville after being demoted early this season. But he has turned things around nicely lately, with a 0.57 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in three July starts. The Marlins' No. 3 overall prospect should fit nicely in the team's rotation given another opportunity. He is certainly a pitcher to watch in the second half of the season. If The Marlins wait until at least July 21 to bring Meyer back to the bigs, they will gain an extra year of control.

On Sunday, Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer struck out six batters over five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks. After making three starts with the big-league club, Meyer was demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville in mid-April. Through his first 11 starts (39 IP), he'd posted a 6.00 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and a 46:18 K/BB. However, over his last three outings, he's allowed just one run. Since the start of July (15 2/3 IP), he's posted a 0.57 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 16:5 K/BB. Many expect the Marlins to sell at the upcoming Trade Deadline. If they ship away any starting pitchers, Meyer will likely be recalled.

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer had his best outing at Triple-A in over a month on Tuesday when he tossed 4 2/3 shutout frames. He struck out six and allowed just three hits and two free passes. This is a great sign, as Meyer entered this game posting a 5.12 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in his previous five starts. The second-ranked prospect in the Miami system on MLB.com made the major-league roster out of spring training and performed quite well with a 2.12 ERA and 0.82 WHIP through three starts. He was then optioned to Triple-A with concerns regarding his innings limit. However, the Miami rotation is decimated with injuries, which makes Meyer an intriguing stash candidate in all standard leagues, as he could be nearing a return to the big leagues.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer has been a name that has been talked about a lot recently about possibly joining the big league rotation. The 25-year-old has been less than impressive during his starts with Triple-A Jacksonville in June. Through four starts, Meyer has posted a 4.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 13/7 K/BB ratio during the month of June. The Marlins are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. That being said, Meyer could receive a promotion to the big league roster. Meyer looked fairly decent in three starts before his demotion. The top prospect has excellent stuff on the mound but lacks command at times. Despite that, Meyer looks to be ready enough to return to the big league roster before the end of 2024.

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer threw well in three starts at the big-league level to start the 2024 season. In 17 innings, he had a 2.12 ERA (3.71 FIP), 0.82 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts. Despite his success, Meyer was demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville after facing the Atlanta Braves on April 13. Since then, he hasn't been nearly as sharp, posting a 6.86 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 19.2 MiLB innings. One reason for his struggles is that he's given up 10 walks. He's also had some bad luck. Meyer currently has a .392 BABIP in Triple-A. The league-average BABIP is generally considered to be .300, so the rate at which he's surrendering hits on balls-in-play is almost certainly unsustainable. Thus, Meyer could have more success going forward. However, he'll likely need to improve his control before rejoining the Marlins' rotation.

The Miami Marlins recently optioned No. 3 prospect Max Meyer to Triple-A Jacksonville despite the fact that he had been the team's most consistent starter three turns through the rotation to begin the year. But Meyer missed 19 months due to Tommy John surgery in August of 2022, so his workload in 2024 was always going to be monitored closely. The most innings he's thrown in his professional career was 111 three years ago. Manager Skip Schumaker said Meyer won't be shut down, but he'll pitch once a week in three-inning stints for Jacksonville so he can be available to the Fish in the second half of the season. "There's not an exact date or timeline," Schumaker said of Meyer's return. The 25-year-old has a bright future in the big leagues, but his ceiling is capped significantly for fantasy managers in 2024.

Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer was optioned to the minors before the team's matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. With A.J. Puk (illness) being scratched from his start earlier in the day, the Marlins decided to call up Edward Cabrera to take his spot. However, his promotion has resulted in Miami sending down Meyer -- who has been the team's best pitcher in the early going. The right-hander has given up just four earned runs across 17 innings pitched (2.12 ERA) through three starts. He is also coming off the best outing of his career, allowing only one earned run across six strong innings against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. However, with the 25-year-old coming off Tommy John surgery, it appears the team is taking a careful approach with their young pitcher. Despite his option to the minors, he is a player you should be looking to stash in fantasy, given his upside.

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer has made the team's Opening Day roster and has the inside track to begin the season in the team's starting rotation as their fifth starter, according to a source. If Meyer is indeed in the rotation, he would likely make his first start on April 1 in an excellent matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. The 25-year-old earned a roster spot out of camp by throwing seven scoreless Grapefruit League innings with five strikeouts and only one walk in spring training. He's getting the opportunity with Eury Perez (elbow), Braxton Garrett (shoulder) and Edward Cabrera (shoulder) all starting the year on the shelf, so as soon as one of them is ready to make their 2024 debut, Meyer could be the one to get booted from Miami's rotation.

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that he isn't ruling out right-hander Max Meyer for the team's Opening Day starting rotation given all the starting pitcher injuries in spring training. "I think everyone's on the table," Schumaker said. Bryan Hoeing, who was projected to be a multi-inning arm out of the bullpen, is also a candidate for the season-opening rotation. The 25-year-old Meyer was sent to minor-league camp earlier this week, but the Fish could call him back with Eury Perez (elbow), Braxton Garrett (shoulder) and Edward Cabrera (shoulder) all ailing with Opening Day coming up quickly in the rearview mirror. Meyer is the team's top pitching prospect and has thrown seven scoreless innings in Grapefruit League action, making him an intriguing stash candidate in deep-mixed leagues. However, his 2024 upside will be limited after he missed all of last year due to Tommy John surgery.

The Miami Marlins optioned right-hander Max Meyer to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. It's not what Meyers had hoped for, but the 25-year-old figures to be in the big-league starting rotation at some point in 2024. He looked good in spring training, throwing seven shutout innings, and the Fish could need him in April with both Braxton Garrett (shoulder) and Edward Cabrera (shoulder) dealing with arm injuries this spring. Meyer had Tommy John surgery early in 2022 after making his MLB debut, which forced him to miss all of last season. There's plenty of fantasy intrigue here if Meyer is healthy, including a potential relief role down the road if starting doesn't work out, but his fantasy ceiling will be limited in 2024 while he's on an innings limit.

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that right-hander Max Meyer (elbow) is expected to be an option to start in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2022. The 24-year-old was ready to throw off a mound last July but did not pitch at all in 2023. He allowed five earned runs while walking two and striking out six in his first two major-league starts in 2022 before going under the knife. When healthy, Meyer should be yet another one of Miami's intriguing young starting arms. His fastball-slider combination has the potential to miss plenty of bats, so he's worth stashing in deep fantasy leagues to begin the season, even if he doesn't win a rotation job out of spring training. Given the fact that he missed all of last year, Meyer will most certainly be on a strict innings limit in his return to the big leagues.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (elbow) was able to throw a 15-pitch bullpen session last week. The 24-year-old is not expected to pitch this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last July. Meyer is the team's No. 2 prospect, so the team is obviously going to take a cautious approach with their prized right-hander. Meyer made two starts for the Marlins last season, but mainly pitched in Single-A Jupiter and Triple-A Jacksonville. The hope is that Meyer will be ready by the beginning of next season. The fact he was able to throw this week is a step in the right direction.