Marlins acquire catcher Christian Bethancourt in trade

The Miami Marlins have added the veteran catcher to their roster.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Miami Marlins have acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Cleveland Guardians, according to reports. Bethancourt, a veteran backstop, will join the Marlins roster as the team continues to build up its roster under new president of baseball operations Peter Bendix.

Why it matters

The Marlins have been active this offseason in making trades and free agent signings to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Bethancourt provides the team with additional depth and experience at the catcher position.

The details

Details of the trade were not immediately available, but the Marlins are expected to incorporate Bethancourt into their catching rotation alongside incumbent starter Jacob Stallings. Bethancourt has played for several MLB teams over his 9-year career, including the Padres, A's, and Rays.

  • The trade was completed on February 20, 2026.

The players

Christian Bethancourt

A veteran catcher who has played for several MLB teams over the past 9 seasons.

Peter Bendix

The new president of baseball operations for the Miami Marlins.

Jacob Stallings

The incumbent starting catcher for the Miami Marlins.

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What’s next

The Marlins will look to integrate Bethancourt into their catching rotation as they prepare for the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament.

The takeaway

The Marlins continue to make strategic moves to improve their roster, adding veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt to provide depth and experience behind the plate.