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Marlins Eye Patrick Sandoval To Fix Broken Rotation Spots

The Athletic and MLB.com both link Sandoval to additional suitors, so the Marlins may have to move fast.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 14, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
Key points
  • Sandoval’s signing makes sense for a rotation that has seen too many players miss time.
  • According to Fish On First, AJ Ramos selected Sandoval with his first pick in the Fish Unfiltered free agent pitchers draft.
  • Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images The Miami Marlins are looking to add a steady arm to their pitching staff.

If the Marlins can get him to repeat his pre-surgery form, they get a rotation piece they can count on.

Patrick Sandoval, a free agent lefty, has attracted team interest according to reports.

Additional details
  • Everybody thinks they can fix the rest.” This quote highlights why Miami might be willing to take a chance.
  • If he signs with the Marlins, the team might use his sweeper more often to attack right-handed hitters.
  • What Sandoval Brings To Miami Sandoval has a deep mix of pitches that fits the modern game.
  • The Marlins have three locked-in starters in Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, and Max Meyer.
  • One NL executive spoke to MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand about the market for Sandoval.

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