Former Salinas High and Herald Male Athlete of the Year Nathan Martorella will spend part of spring training with the Miami Marlins big league club

The Baltimore Orioles should consider offering this trade haul to get a former Cy Young winner from the Miami Marlins.

The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. The Diamondbacks designated Martinez, 30, for assignment on Monday when they agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman to a one-year contract.

Despite another major roster facelift, Miami Marlins owner Bruce Sherman and new manager Clayton McCullough say they are happy to play the underdog role and plan to win a lot more than critics believe in 2025.

Right-hander Cal Quantrill and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. He went 8-11 with a 4.98 ERA over 29 starts with Colorado last season,

The Miami Marlins claimed right-handed reliever Seth Martinez off waivers Thursday from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martinez was designated for assignment Monday by the Diamondbacks when they finalized a $1.

Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera (27) runs defensive drills during spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws during spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at Roger Dean Stadium on Feb. 12 in Jupiter, Fla.

The Miami Marlins claimed right-handed reliever Seth Martinez off waivers Thursday from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martinez was designated for assignment Monday by the Diamondbacks when they finalized a $1.

I think I showed them I can play at a high level, and I can do what they ask of me and what they want from me.’