Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Starting in center field Sunday
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Sanoja will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Giants.
Sanoja will draw his fifth straight start and his second in a row in center field, but he's still likely to notice a downturn in playing time in the near future following Xavier Edwards' return from the injured list Saturday. With Edwards and Otto Lopez entrenched as the Marlins' top options in the middle infield, Sanoja could be limited to starts in the outfield against left-handed pitching in place of either Jesus Sanchez or Kyle Stowers.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Sanoja is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Angels on Saturday.
Sanoja will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Angels. Otto Lopez will shift to shortstop while Ronny Simon starts at second base and bats ninth.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Getting Wednesday off
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Sanoja is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
After starting in each of the last seven games, Sanoja will give up his spot in the middle infield to Graham Pauley, who gets the nod at second base while Otto Lopez slides over to shortstop. Sanoja had been seeing most of his action at the keystone to begin the month, but he'll likely receive most of his starts at shortstop until Xavier Edwards (back) returns from the injured list.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Collects third steal
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Sanoja went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Cubs.
The 22-year-old got the start at shortstop and batted ninth, and Sanoja was a key part of the Marlins' game-winning rally in the ninth inning, drawing a walk ahead of Jesus Sanchez's walk-off triple. Sanoja has been a fixture in the lineup of late in a middle-infield spot with Xavier Edwards (back) landing on the IL just as Otto Lopez was activated from it, but he hasn't really taken advantage. Through 51 plate appearances in May, Sanoja is slashing just .167/.216/.229 with four runs, four RBI and two of his three steals on the season.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Not in Monday's lineup
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Sanoja is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Cubs on Monday.
Sanoja will begin Monday's series opener in the dugout while Ronny Simon starts at second base and bats sixth. After a strong start to the season, Sanoja has cooled off over his last 13 games, slashing .152/.222/.242 with one stolen base, three runs scored and one RBI over that span.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Getting third straight start
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Sanoja will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Sanoja finds himself in the lineup for the third game in a row and looks like he'll get the chance to serve as Miami's primary option at the keystone while Otto Lopez (ankle) is on the injured list. In his limited opportunities so far this season, Sanoja has slashed .290/.318/.387 across 67 plate appearances while providing one home run and one stolen base.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Enjoys career day in win
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Sanoja went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Phillies
Sanoja picked the perfect time for his first career homer, launching a three-run shot in the eighth inning to give the Marlins a 5-4 advantage. He later tacked on an RBI single in the 10th to extend the team's lead to 7-5. The 22-year-old has played well in a utility role this season, hitting .350 with one home run, six RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base across 44 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Seeing usage as utility man
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Sanoja will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Sanoja will be in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, with each of those starts coming at a different position (third base, second base, shortstop and left field). The 22-year-old has produced a .606 OPS through 25 plate appearances and should remain a regular presence in the lineup versus left-handed pitching while also occasionally drawing starts against righties thanks to his ability to play all over the diamond.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Cracks Opening Day roster
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Sanoja made the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Sanoja made his major-league debut for the Marlins in 2024 and appeared in 15 regular-season games. Jesus Sanchez (side) is beginning the season o the injured list, and Sanoja's ability to play multiple positions helped him earn a roster spot as a super-utility player. Sanoja finished spring training with a .297/.381/.378 slash line with five walks, eight runs scored and seven RBI across 42 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: May have won roster spot
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Sanoja appears ticketed for the Marlins' Opening Day roster with Jesus Sanchez (side) set to begin the season on the injured list, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
The 22-year-old made his big-league debut last season and saw action at four different spots (second base, shortstop, center field and left field) during his 15 appearances with the Marlins. Sanoja will have a similar role to begin the 2025 campaign, and he hasn't looked overmatched at the plate this spring either, batting .296 (8-for-27) with a 4:3 BB:K. Should he find his way into consistent playing time, the 5-foot-7 Sanoja isn't going to supply any power, but he might be a fantasy contributor in stolen bases -- he went 17-for-24 on the basepaths between Double-A and Triple-A in 2024, and he swiped 31 bags in 102 games at Single-A Jupiter the season before.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Competing for super-utility role
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Manager Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanoja is likely to see playing time at every position in the field except first base and catcher during spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The 22-year-old made his big-league debut in September and had a .229/.250/.286 slash line in his first 15 MLB games, and he's now attempting to earn a spot on Miami's Opening Day roster. Sanoja isn't likely to receive regular playing time even if he secures a roster spot, but the defensive versatility could allow him to carve out a larger role.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Returns to bench role
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Sanoja is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
After getting called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sept. 7, Sanoja proceeded to start in seven of the Marlins' ensuing nine games, seeing time in left field, center field and both middle-infield spots during that stretch. However, with Xavier Edwards stepping back in as the Marlins' everyday shortstop and with Miami facing right-handers on consecutive days, Sanoja has found himself back on the bench for both contests. The rookie looks set to operate as a short-side platoon player for the duration of the season.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Picks up first big-league hits
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Sanoja went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
Making his first career big-league start and batting eighth as the center fielder, Sanoja led off the second inning with a double into the right-center field gap for his first career hit. The 22-year-old switched to shortstop late in the 10-1 rout, mirroring his minor-league utility usage -- at Triple-A Jacksonville he's played at least 39 games at second base, shortstop and in center field this season. That versatility also came with a .294/.356/.438 slash line, and while he offers little power from a 5-foot-7 frame, Sanoja's speed, hit tool and batting eye could be good enough for him to carve out a regular role in the majors.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Joins big-league club
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The Marlins selected Sanoja's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Since earning a promotion to Triple-A in late April, Sanoja has slashed .294/.356/.438 with six homers and 59 RBI across 492 plate appearances with the Jumbo Shrimp. The 22-year-old's performance has earned him his first MLB call-up, and his ability to play in both the infield and outfield will help as he attempts to work his way into the starting lineup.
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Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Impressing at Triple-A
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Sanoja holds a .316/.375/.447 slash line through 53 games with Triple-A Jacksonville this season with an eye-popping 22:11 BB:K.
The 21-year-old led the Marlins' organization with 156 hits in 2023 between Single-A and High-A, and after beginning the current campaign with Double-A Pensacola, he got bumped up to Triple-A after only 15 contests. The diminutive Sanoja draws Jose Altuve comparisons given his 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame, and while he can't be projected to hit for that kind of power in the majors, he did steal 37 bags last year, albeit in 59 attempts. His hit tool and plate discipline could at least allow him to emerge as a utility infielder for the Marlins.
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