Although they have Agustín Ramírez returning, the Marlins are considering bringing in another catcher to back up Joe Mack next season.
Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said he thinks Ramírez is capable of being the backup, but the Marlins will weigh alternatives. Ramírez opened last season splitting time with Liam Hicks behind the plate but then spent three months in the minors after Mack was given an opportunity. He returned to the majors after Hicks was traded, but he started just six games at catcher while mostly DHing during the final two months. Ramírez’s glove has always been an issue, and he has yet to show the kind of bat that would make him a quality option at first base or DH, leaving his future in some doubt at the moment. He’s also now out of options.
