Miami Marlins
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Miami Marlins pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
Miami faces massive depth challenges with Braxton Garrett and Ronny Henriquez sidelined by surgeries, while Max Meyer and Janson Junk enter camp with recent injuries.
KEY PITCHERS
Braxton Garrett
SP • #1 Starter
Injury History
UCL revision surgery (internal brace) (12/16/24). Projected Opening Day roster. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Revision surgeries carry higher failure risk than initial procedures. Garrett's durability in 2026 is a major red flag for Miami.
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Chris Paddack
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Two Tommy John surgeries. Healthy 2025 season. Innings managed carefully.
Durability Risk Profile
High risk profile due to dual UCL procedures. Must prove he can handle 150+ IP without setbacks.
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Janson Junk
SP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Sprained ankle (02/17/26). Projected Opening Day roster. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Lower body injury in spring training. While non-arm related, it disrupts his conditioning and buildup. Low structural risk but high timing risk.
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Max Meyer
SP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Hip surgery, June 27, 2025. Projected Opening Day roster but questionable.
Durability Risk Profile
Hip issues for power starters can affect leg drive and mechanical leverage. Focus is on his stability in the first month of action.
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Pete Fairbanks
RP • #5 Starter
Injury History
Recurrent lat/shoulder strains throughout career. Healthy entering 2026. High-velocity volatility.
Durability Risk Profile
Fairbanks is an elite closer with chronic muscle strain history. His durability is always 'week-to-week' despite current health.
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Ronny Henriquez
RP • #6 Starter
Injury History
UCL reconstruction surgery (internal brace) (12/22/25). 60-Day IL. Out for 2026 season.
Durability Risk Profile
Henriquez will focus on 2027 recovery. Focus is on preserving his long-term power profile.
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Sandy Alcantara
RHP • #7 Starter
Injury History
Successfully returned post-TJ in late 2025. Active for DR in WBC 2026. Dominant spring velocity.
Durability Risk Profile
Alcantara has reclaimed his ace status. Low risk based on current metrics and workload stability.
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