Miami Marlins: How in the World are the Fins in Second Place?
The Miami Marlins have probably the most unrecognizable names.
Brandon Kintzler has been the closer for the Marlins and has been actually very good. He has nine saves and a 3.12 ERA for the Marlins.
Kintzler is now 36-years old, but the one-time All-Star is continuing his consistent track record in the bullpen.
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Brad Boxberger is a familiar name as well. A veteran reliever and closer for a couple of teams, and was an All-Star in 2015 with the Rays. Boxberger has been really good for the Marlins this year and is a nice compliment to Kintzler.
This next pitcher has been very good as well, Yimi Garcia. He might be a little less known but he has been a staple in the Dodgers bullpen before joining the Marlins in 2020.
Garcia has pitched in only nine games but has only given up one run. Although it is a small sample size, he does have a good track record of keeping a low ERA which is promising for the Marlins as the final stretch begins.
You may also remember Ryne Stanek who was with the Tampa Bay Rays for a couple of seasons when the Rays utilized the spot start system with relief pitchers.
Stanek has yet to find his best Rays season in 2020, but he does have a track record of throwing a 2.98 ERA in 2018, and 3.97 ERA last season.
Nick Vincent is somewhat known, but you don’t need to know his name to know he is good, the stats tell all. The veteran reliever has a 2.55 ERA currently in 16 games.
Vincent has had some amazing seasons and 2020 lines up pretty close to his other seasons. His career ERA is 3.29 which is very respectable as well.
Last but not least, we have Richard Bleier. To be completely honest, I have never heard of him but he has an impressive 2.84 ERA in 2020.
The southpaw has pitched in 16 games and fits right into this outstanding bullpen in Miami. I think this bullpen is one of the top pens in the MLB right now and Bleier helps solidify that among other notable names.
The Marlins are a great example of great bullpens winning ballgames and their depth could help them make the playoffs and compete in the playoffs if they have a healthy starting lineup.
I think the Marlins have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs especially because the big name teams are struggling and not performing.
Next. White Sox may be a pretender. dark
The expanded playoffs is exactly what the Marlins need and they could capitalize. They could be a fun sleeper team to watch in the playoffs.