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Marisnick

Marisnick hasn’t appeared in the big leagues since the 2023 season and was unable to land a spot on Atlanta’s season-opening roster back in spring training. The 34-year-old defensive standout has been cut loose after batting .098 (4-for-41) with one homer and one steal in 12 games for Triple-A Gwinnett.

Marisnick last appeared in an MLB game in 2023 when he played for three teams. In 2024, he hit .283 with 12 HRs and .919 OPS in 231 plate appearances for the Angels’ Triple-A Salt Lake affiliate. The 33-year-old has a career .228 average and .666 OPS in 877 MLB games over 11 seasons, so he’s unlikely to break camp with the Braves.

Marisnick is filling up the box score with nine hits, two homers and five steals in 22 at-bats. The Angels already have five outfielders and only Taylor Ward can be sent down, which isn’t happening. It’s hard to see how Marisnick could make the team unless someone gets hurt, but the impressive spring could put him on another team’s radar.

Marisnick played in 46 games with the White Sox, Tigers and Dodgers last season, hitting .237/.280/.408 in 83 plate appearances. Typically a platoon player against left-handed pitching, he’ll battle for a spot on the Angels’ bench in spring training.

Nothing has changed in the recovery process for Marisnick, this was merely done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for Gus Varland on Tuesday. Marisnick, who has been shelved with a hamstring strain, won’t be eligible to return until mid-September.

Marisnick landed on the injured list earlier in the week with a left hamstring strain. It sounds like he should be ready to return around mid-August. Jonny Deluca will continue to see action in his place against left-handed pitching.

Marisnick was injured last night in just his fourth game with the Dodgers. Jonny Deluca will cover for him against lefties.

The Dodgers have Jonny DeLuca on the way to Baltimore to take Marisnick’s spot.

Marisnick entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Jason Heyward, but exited shortly afterwards after suffering the hamstring injury. He’ll be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury.

The 32-year-old outfielder jogged out to center field to start the fourth inning, but ended up being greeted by the training staff and eventually walking off. No word yet on exactly what happened there, but the Dodgers should have an update on his status shortly.