Marlins Release Blalock, Trim Roster to 35
The 40-man roster drops to 35, and Blalock is likely to look for an opportunity overseas.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
Miami Marlins right-hander Bradley Blalock has been released, trimming the club's 40-man roster to 35 and ending a short stint that saw him allow seven runs in 11 1/3 MLB innings this season. Blalock is likely to pursue an overseas opportunity.
Why it matters
For Marlins fans in Miami, the move is a small roster housekeeping decision that closes the books on a pitcher acquired from Colorado in January and who never found a steady role. It also shows how thin the margin is for bullpen depth on a 40-man roster.
Blalock's season with Miami produced four mop-up appearances and seven runs allowed in 11 1/3 innings, while his minor league line was a 5.56 ERA over 110 innings. The stub does not indicate which overseas league or club he may pursue.
The players
Bradley Blalock
Right-hander released by the Miami Marlins after parts of three MLB seasons, with a career 100 2/3-inning MLB record.
Miami Marlins
The Major League Baseball club that released Blalock and reduced its 40-man roster to 35.
The details
The Marlins released right-hander Bradley Blalock, a former 32nd round pick, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Miami acquired him from the Rockies in January, and he made four mop-up appearances before spending the rest of the season as a starter with Triple-A Jacksonville. The release leaves the club with 35 players on its 40-man roster, and Blalock is likely to look for an overseas opportunity.
Timeline
January 2026: Marlins acquire Blalock from the Rockies.
November 4, 2026: Marlins release Blalock.
Beyond the 305
Blalock's career line of nearly eight earned runs per nine innings across 100 2/3 MLB innings explains why Miami moved on from him despite a January acquisition from Colorado. His minor league numbers, including a 5.56 ERA over 110 innings, did not suggest a reliable bullpen fix.
For Marlins fans, the release means one less name on the 40-man roster and a clearer picture of the bullpen going into the offseason. Blalock's next team, if he signs overseas, will be outside the 305.
The takeaway
The Marlins' move signals that a pitcher with a high career ERA and no steady MLB role is unlikely to stick on a 40-man roster. Fans should watch the club's offseason bullpen moves as the roster count shifts.
Further reading
For more on the club's roster moves, see Baseball coverage across the county.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MLB Trade Rumors.
