Marlins Release Right-Hander Bradley Blalock
Miami cut the pitcher, whose 40-man roster count fell to 35, after a season split between the majors and Triple-A.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
The Miami Marlins released right-hander Bradley Blalock, reducing the club's 40-man roster to 35. Blalock, acquired from the Rockies in January, made four mop-up appearances for Miami this season.
Why it matters
The move clears a spot on Miami's 40-man roster after Blalock struggled in limited major league work. It also signals that the club no longer sees him as a near-term bullpen option.
Blalock's 7 runs in 11 1/3 MLB innings this season came over four appearances, while his 110 minor league innings produced a 5.56 ERA with a 21.2% strikeout rate and 9.5% walk rate. His career line across 100 2/3 MLB innings averages nearly eight earned runs per nine innings, and it is unclear whether another club will claim him.
The players
Miami Marlins
The National League franchise based in Miami, which has operated since 1993 and holds Triple-A affiliation with the Jacksonville club where Blalock pitched.
Bradley Blalock
A right-handed pitcher and former 32nd round draft pick who has pitched parts of three MLB seasons and is likely to seek an overseas opportunity.
The details
The Marlins acquired Blalock, a former 32nd round pick, from the Rockies in January and used him in a mop-up role. He spent the rest of the season starting for Triple-A Jacksonville before Miami released him, leaving the club with 35 players on its 40-man roster.
Timeline
January 2026: Marlins acquire Blalock from the Rockies.
November 4, 2026: Marlins release Blalock.
Season Trajectory
Releases like Blalock's are a routine way for clubs to manage the 40-man roster during the season. Such moves rarely shift a franchise's playoff picture but do determine which arms remain in the organization's depth chart.
Fantasy managers can drop Blalock from watch lists, since he is no longer on an MLB roster. The move also means one fewer Marlins arm to track in bullpen usage, and any overseas signing would take him off U.S. radar.
The takeaway
Roster cuts like this one are part of routine depth management, and they often signal a player's long-term outlook more clearly than a single season's stats. Readers following a pitcher's path should watch the transaction tracker for the next move.
Further reading
Explore more in Baseball coverage for context on roster moves across the league.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MLB Trade Rumors.
