Marlins To Select Robby Snelling
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Miami Marlins are promoting pitching prospect Robby Snelling to the major league roster, with plans for him to start on Friday against the Washington Nationals, filling a spot opened by the designation of Chris Paddack for assignment.
- Snelling, a 22-year-old left-hander acquired from the Padres in a trade last year, has excelled in Triple-A this season with a 1.86 ERA and a 40% strikeout rate over six starts, despite a higher walk rate of 13.6%.
- Baseball America recently ranked Snelling 26th among top-100 prospects, praising his four-seam fastball and curveball as plus pitches, though noting his command needs improvement.
- The Marlins view Snelling as a long-term rotation option, with his promotion likely more than a spot start, and fellow top prospect Thomas White expected to join the team later this season.
- Snelling will remain under team control for at least six years beyond 2026 unless he finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, which is unlikely given competition, positioning him as a valuable asset for the Marlins' future.
