Marlins consider future of Otto Lopez ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Miami Marlins face a pivotal decision regarding shortstop Otto Lopez as the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3. Lopez, who is leading the league with a batting average of.332 and 100 hits, has been instrumental in the Marlins' recent success, contributing to a 12-2 run in June. With his cost-controlled contract, Miami has to assess whether to leverage his breakout season for a significant trade return or retain him for a playoff push. The Marlins last reached the postseason in 2023 but were eliminated in the Wild Card round.
- •Otto Lopez leads MLB with a.332 batting average and 100 hits.
- •The trade deadline is set for August 3.
- •The Marlins are over.500 for the first time since April.
- •Lopez has contributed to a recent 12-2 run for Miami.
- •The Marlins last made the playoffs in 2023, losing in the Wild Card.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins Must Address Lopez’s Future Ahead of Trade Deadline
"Otto Lopez's league-leading batting average has Miami at a crossroads. The Marlins must decide whether to trade their breakout star for a massive haul or fuel a postseason push.
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