Marlins make multiple trades ahead of deadline, adds four new players

The Miami Marlins engaged in significant trades before the MLB trade deadline, making four acquisitions. Marlins President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix discussed their strategies before a series against the Atlanta Braves. The team traded away Braxton Garrett and Lake Bachar while bringing in prospects Jacob Kisting, Adriana Santana, Brayden Taylor, and Victor Vodnik. Bendix expressed optimism that these new players could help the Marlins reach the playoffs, where they currently sit two games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot.

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