Josh

Simpson

The 28-year-old southpaw had been designated for assignment by the Marlins earlier in the week, so they were willing to flip him for anything that they could get at this stage. Simpson posted a troublesome 7.34 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and a 36/22 K/BB ratio over 30 2/3 innings in his first taste of big league action in 2025.

Simpson, 28, had a 7.34 ERA and a 36/22 K/BB in 30 2/3 innings as a rookie last season. That he throws fastballs only about one-third of the time contributes to his control woes, but it’s also probably his only hope of surviving as a major leaguer.

Simpson was called upon with two men on and two outs in the 10th inning with the Marlins holding a 5-4 lead. He allowed an RBI single to Nick Castellanos that tied the game at five runs apiece before getting Rafael Marchan on strikes to end the threat. He then returned for the 11th after the Marlins pushed a run across in the top half and he managed to get three easy ground balls to close it out. For the season, he holds a 4-2 record to go along with a troublesome 7.85 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and a 32/21 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings.

Simpson was sent down last week after giving up seven runs in one-third of an inning against the Braves on Aug. 26. He has an 8.87 ERA in 23 relief appearances for the Marlins this season.

Simpson gave up seven runs while recording one out last night, sealing his fate. He’s allowed 25 runs — 22 earned — in 22 1/3 innings overall for the Marlins this season.

Simpson provides Miami with some long relief depth behind starter Eury Pérez for Saturday’s contest against Atlanta. The 27-year-old southpaw has yet to make an appearance in the big leagues. He holds a respectable 3.41 ERA across 31 2/3 innings (27 appearances, two starts) this season at the Triple-A level. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.

Simpson has the option to elect free agency in the coming days, but he’s been officially removed from Miami’s 40-man roster for now. The 27-year-old lefty was limited to just a handful of appearances last year in the minors due to a left elbow injury.

Simpson has been rehabbing in Jacksonville, and the Marlins will add him back to the 40-man roster rather than risk losing him via waiver claim. The 27-year-old has missed the majority of the season due to ulnar nerve neuritis in his left elbow.

The 26-year-old is expected to miss three months to repair ulnar nerve neuritis before he returns to action. Simpson, the Marlins’ 26th ranked prospect, posted a 4.19 ERA, 1.54 WHIP with a 59/23 K/BB ratio across 34 1/3 innings in Triple-A last season.

The procedural move opens up a spot on Miami’s 40-man roster for righty Kyle Tyler. The 26-year-old southpaw has been out since spring training due to left elbow ulnar neuritis. There is no timetable for his return yet.