Marlins Open to Trade Offers for Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards

The Miami Marlins are reportedly open to listening to trade offers for their middle infielders, Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards. Despite interest from other teams before the August 3 trade deadline, both players remained with the team for the 2026 season.

Lopez, who has had a standout season, is projected to earn $5.4 million in arbitration, while Edwards is expected to receive $3.5 million. Lopez has achieved a career-best batting average of .305 this season, contributing significantly both offensively and defensively. He ranks among the top players in several metrics, including fWAR and bWAR.

Edwards, while not as highly valued as Lopez, has also shown his worth with a solid batting average and consistent base-stealing ability. The Marlins' performance in 2026 was impacted by a franchise-record losing streak, resulting in an 80-82 finish. The future of the team may hinge on the decisions made regarding Lopez and Edwards as they aim for a playoff berth in the upcoming season.