Xavier Edwards rejoins Marlins’ lineup on Sunday

Edwards left Sunday’s game after colliding into Jorbit Vivas’ shoulder when he was sliding into second. He’ll now be out for at least the next 10 days, but the Marlins have not given an exact timeline for his return as of Monday afternoon. They remain just 3.5 games out of the playoffs, so we don’t believe Edwards is at risk of being shut down just yet.

Edwards sustained the injuries when colliding with the shoulder of Jorbit Vivas as he slid into second base and Edwards attempted to place a tag on him. He’s currently undergoing further evaluation. The Marlins should have a better idea on his status once he’s fully checked out.

Edwards got his hand tangled up while attempting to make a tag on Jorbit Vivas at second base. Presumably he’ll head for X-rays to see if there’s any structural damage. Expect the Marlins to provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.

Edwards appeared to be breaking out early, as the light-hitting infielder had a .166 ISO through May. Entering Sunday, that mark was just .036 since June 1. His stolen-base attempt rate has also fallen for the second straight season. He swiped 31 bases in a half-season in 2024, but he was down to 27 last year and sits at 19 in 2026 with five weeks to go.

It was a quiet night for the Marlins offensively. Edwards’ single was one of just four hits the Marlins could manage on the night, and all of the team’s hits were singles. Edwards and the Marlins also failed to draw a walk all night, making scoring opportunities hard to come by. Edwards has recorded a hit in three of his last four games but is slashing just .212/.276/.250 in his last 15 games.

Edwards got the scoring started with a two-run single in the third inning and scored on a single by Otto Lopez. He later drove in his third run with a base hit in the fifth before scoring his second run. The 26-year-old second baseman is hitting .287/.367/.394 with six homers, 54 runs scored, 44 RBI, and 18 steals across 493 plate appearances.

The Red Sox seem to prefer Otto Lopez and prefer to add a shortstop at the deadline, but Red Sox assistant general manager Taylor Smith was previously with the Rays and was instrumental in acquiring Xavier Edwards from them previously. Edwards lacks the arm to play shortstop, but he has played there in the past and could help until Trevor Story or Marcelo Mayer are back from their injuries. Edwards is hitting .292/.373/.401 this season with six home runs, 18 steals, and elite contact metrics at the plate. He’d also likely cost less to acquire than Otto Lopez.

Edwards’ two RBI came on a game-tying single in the seventh. Miami was down 6-0 before scoring eight unanswered runs to sweep the Phillies. The comeback is even more notable considering they had lost 12 straight entering the series. Edwards hasn’t hit as well lately as he did earlier in the year, but a high batting average with speed and non-zero power has been a season-long win for fantasy managers, especially at a weak position. His underlying metrics suggest he’s taken a real step forward in 2026.

Edwards found himself back at second base and hitting cleanup after a brief one-game absence due to left thumb soreness. It doesn’t appear to be a significant concern moving forward.

It appears to just be a routine day off for the young infielder, who has struggled to a .192/.286/.192 line through his first 15 games of June. Javier Sanoja is filling in at second base against RHP Landen Roupp.