Analyst Matt Snyder ranked the Marlins at No. 15, noting, “Since June 19, the Marlins have lost just one series and that was to the best team in baseball (and, later, the Marlins beat the Brewers in a series). And you know what? It isn't out of the question for them to make the playoffs. What a run.”

Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez runs after hitting a double, bringing home Jeremy Pena in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) (Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press)

The Marlins acquired Sanchez, 27, and pitcher Ryan Stanek from Tampa in 2019 in exchange for Nick Anderson and Trevor Richards. Sanchez, who is earning $4.5 million this season, made his big-league debut in August 2020 and hit .243 (.310 on base) with 69 homers and 226 RBI in 532 games over parts of six seasons.