Patrick

Monteverde

Monteverde went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last weekend. The 27-year-old southpaw doesn’t have the ability to elect free agency at this stage in his career and will remain with Miami as extra organizational depth.

Monteverde’s stay on Miami’s active roster winds up lasting roughly 24 hours. The 27-year-old southpaw made his big-league debut during Saturday’s bizarre affair with the Phillies, allowing four runs over 3 2/3 innings. There might be some interest on waivers.

Monteverde has shifted to a full-time relief role this season in the minors after spending the last few years as a starter. The 27-year-old southpaw gives Miami some extra long relief depth after Sandy Alcantara was lit up by the Phillies during Friday’s series opener forcing their bullpen to eat up the final six frames.