Marlins Remove Five Players From 40-Man Roster
The players cleared waivers on October 30 and are expected to move into minor league free agency.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Baseball
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The Miami Marlins have removed five players from their 40-man roster as part of their offseason team adjustments. All five athletes cleared waivers and are now expected to head toward minor league free agency.
Why it matters
These moves represent the first phase of the Marlins managing their roster ahead of the 2027 season. The team is balancing personnel needs while accounting for long-term injury recovery timelines for current players.
Five players were outrighted to clear roster space after clearing waivers, following the 2026 season where these athletes combined for varying levels of major and minor league action.
The players
Miami Marlins
The local Major League Baseball franchise currently conducting offseason roster housekeeping.
Tyler Zuber
A pitcher who recorded a 5.67 ERA in 39 2/3 innings during the 2026 season before being removed from the roster.
The details
The team officially processed the removals of Logan Driscoll, Brian Navarreto, Tyler Zuber, Wikelman González, and Zach Brzykcy on October 30. Among those moving on, Zuber is expected to miss the 2027 season due to an upcoming internal brace procedure to repair his right UCL. The other players are now poised to become minor league free agents after no other clubs claimed them from waivers.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The Marlins officially outrighted the five players from the 40-man roster.
2027 season: Tyler Zuber is expected to remain sidelined for recovery from elbow surgery.
Beyond the 305
This move follows the standard cycle of MLB offseason roster management required under league waiver protocols. The team is utilizing this established process to adjust its organizational depth relative to the 2026 campaign.
Fans watching the Marlins should expect further updates as the front office continues its assessment of the 2027 roster. You can track the status of these five players as they enter the minor league free agency market this offseason.
The takeaway
These roster changes reflect the team's shift toward 2027 planning as injured players prepare for long-term recovery. Fans can monitor future team updates and minor league free agent signings throughout the offseason.
Further reading
For more on the latest team shifts, check out our Baseball coverage.
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