Steven

Ames

The Dodgers weren’t going to risk losing him in the Rule 5 Draft. Ames has put up an impressive 1.93 ERA with a whopping 236 strikeouts over 172 2/3 relief innings in his minor league career. He could make his major league debut sometime in 2013.

Magill will join Albuquerque’s rotation, while Ames will likely be their closer and has a good chance at a call-up this season. Palmer will have arthroscopic knee surgery soon.

The 25-year-old hurler appeared in four games for the Fish in 2013, registering a 4.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 4/1 K/BB ratio in four innings. His numbers in 46 1/3 innings at Triple-A weren’t much more encouraging, compiling a 3.69 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 34/17 K/BB ratio, though that was in the hitter-friendly PCL. He could compete for a role in the Marlins bullpen during spring training.

Acquired in the Ricky Nolasco trade, Ames tossed seven scoreless innings at New Orleans to earn a promotion. He’ll be used in middle relief.

Ames, a 25-year-old righty and former 17th-round selection of the Dodgers, owns a 2-2 record, 3.67 ERA and 1.69 WHIP through 34 1/3 innings in the bullpen at Triple-A Albuquerque this season. The Dodgers are reportedly willing to take on all of Nolasco’s salary, so the Marlins aren’t going to receive any top-tier prospects in return. A finalized agreement is drawing closer.

Ames has struggled out of the bullpen at Triple-A Albuquerque this season, but he posted a promising 1.56 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 72/13 K/BB ratio over 63 1/3 innings at Double-A Chattanooga in 2012. He could see time in the Marlins bullpen at some point this season.

Ames allowed six hits, two walks and two earned runs in four innings during his two-week stay with the Fish. Miami will make a corresponding roster move Friday.