Marlins Named Minor League Award Winners
The organization honored top prospects at loanDepot park during their recent series against the Braves.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
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The Miami Marlins celebrated their top farm system talent this week at loanDepot park, naming Cam Cannarella as Player of the Year and Eliazar Dishmey as Pitcher of the Year. The team recognized standouts from each of their seven Minor League affiliates during the 2026 Player Development Awards.
Why it matters
Recognizing these prospects highlights the future core of the Marlins as they look to build on current organizational depth. These honors underscore the team's pipeline, particularly with players like Cannarella projected to contribute at the Major League level as soon as 2027.
The organization saw standout offensive production with Brandon Compton hitting 36 homers and Echedry Vargas capturing the Florida State League Triple Crown with 27 homers. Pitcher Nate Payne tallied 147 strikeouts across 111 innings this season.
The players
Cam Cannarella
The No. 6 Marlins prospect who was named the organization's 2026 Player of the Year.
Eliazar Dishmey
The No. 30 Marlins prospect recognized as the 2026 Pitcher of the Year.
Brandon Compton
A top prospect who recorded 36 home runs and 103 RBIs across all levels.
Echedry Vargas
The prospect who captured the Florida State League Triple Crown this season.
Nate Payne
A standout pitcher who recorded 147 strikeouts in 111 innings.
The details
Cam Cannarella earned top honors after playing across High-A Beloit, Double-A Pensacola, and Triple-A Jacksonville. Eliazar Dishmey secured his award after becoming the first Marlins prospect since 2021 to earn Southern League Pitcher of the Year honors. The ceremony recognized an MVP from every affiliate, including Echedry Vargas for his Triple Crown performance.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The Marlins held the official Player Development Awards ceremony.
August 30, 2026: Matthew Etzel earned International League Player of the Week honors.
July 2026: Brandon Compton hit 12 home runs during the month.
May 2026: Eliazar Dishmey reached the Double-A level.
2021: Max Meyer previously won Southern League Pitcher of the Year.
Beyond the 305
Eliazar Dishmey marks a return to a specific organizational milestone by becoming the first Marlins prospect to earn the Southern League Pitcher of the Year honor since 2021. This recognition follows the precedent set by Max Meyer, who last achieved the award during that 2021 season.
Fans watching the development of the Marlins farm system can monitor these players during the 2027 spring training season for potential Major League debuts. These awards provide a direct look at the prospects expected to impact the roster at loanDepot park in the near future.
The takeaway
These awards offer a clear roster of names to track as the team rebuilds for the 2027 season. Keep an eye on the career progress of Cam Cannarella and Eliazar Dishmey as they compete for spots in the upcoming spring training camp.
Further reading
You can follow the latest developments for our local team on the Miami Baseball page.
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