Miami Marlins' Lewis Brinson speaks about his first Opening Day start with his hometown team on Thursday, March 29, 2018. By
After keeping Lewis Brinson in the Majors for the entirety of his rookie season in 2018, the Miami Marlins planned to have a shorter leash for the outfielder in 2019. After 72 at-bats with a sub-.200 batting average, the leash has run out for Brinson.
Before opening a quick two game series against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday in Miami, the Marlins optioned Brinson to Triple A New Orleans, where they hope the prize of the Christian Yelich trade can find sustained success.