For the first time in 2022, the Marlins’ position player depth is being tested. Brian Anderson landed on the injured list Friday with a presumed COVID-related issue, with Jon Berti succumbing to the same fate prior to Saturday’s game against the Padres.
The corresponding move for Berti’s IL placement was plucking Joe Dunand off the taxi squad. Expectations were not especially high for the former second-round draft pick—his prospect pedigree withered through the years due to inconsistent offensive production and a move off the shortstop position. But none of that matters when you step in between the foul lines.