The Marlins agreed to trade one of their few remaining major league veterans on Monday, though it’s probably not who you had in mind. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, right-hander Nick Wittgren is being swapped for an Indians minor league pitcher.
When healthy, Wittgren was arguably the top reliever on the 2018 Marlins. His 2.94 ERA and 3.13 FIP both led the entire staff. Turning 28 in May, he was poised to handle high-leverage innings this season.
Wittgren was designated for assignment last Tuesday to make room for veteran infielder Neil Walker.