The Baltimore Orioles are the second worst team, and are three games ahead of the Miami Marlins in the standings. After getting swept in Chicago, the Marlins are one game from getting swept in New York.
Prior to the game, the Marlins made several roster moves. Dropped from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day list was RHP Drew Steckenrider. OF Peter O’Brien was placed on the 10-day IL and LF Garrett Cooper was activated. RF Isaac Galloway and LHP Jose Quijada were optioned back to the New Orleans Baby Cakes, and RF Harold Ramirez and RHP Elieser Hernandez were called up from triple-A.