The Miami Marlins are open to listening on offers for middle infielders Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards this offseason, provided the return is substantial, according to reporting from Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Lopez, a former Toronto Blue Jays prospect who reached the majors briefly with Toronto before landing in Miami, just completed the finest season of his career.
The shortstop batted .305 with a .786 OPS and 122 OPS+, launching 11 home runs while swiping 34 bases and accumulating 6.1 bWAR.
He earned his first All-Star nod in the process.
At 28 years old and entering arbitration, he is projected to earn roughly $5.4 million next season, a figure that remains modest relative to his production and remaining years of control.
Edwards, who has primarily manned second base alongside Lopez, has established himself as a reliable contact hitter and base-stealer.
In 2025, he hit .283 with a .696 OPS, collecting 159 hits, 27 stolen bases, and 3.2 WAR across 139 games while posting a low strikeout rate.
He followed that with another solid campaign in 2026, continuing to get on base at a useful clip and provide speed on the bases.
Like Lopez, he is arbitration-eligible for the first time and controllable for several more seasons, with a projected salary in the $3.5 million range.
Jackson wrote that the Marlins “aren’t believed to be shopping Lopez or Edwards,” yet “neither player is considered untouchable. If a team is willing to offer a lot in return, Miami would listen.”
The distinction matters: Miami is not actively dangling either player, but the club’s historically restrained payroll means any significant arbitration raises invite trade discussions when the right package appears.
Contenders seeking an upgrade at shortstop or second base, particularly those that value defensive reliability paired with speed and on-base skills, are the most logical callers.
Toronto, Lopez’s original organization, represents one intriguing potential fit given the Blue Jays’ current shortstop situation, though many clubs across the league could pursue either player.
For now, Lopez and Edwards remain key pieces of Miami’s infield, but their rising salaries and the Marlins’ willingness to listen mean both could become available if another team is prepared to pay a steep price.
