Marlins Place 1B Christopher Morel on IL with Oblique Strain

Miami recalls Deyvison De Los Santos from Triple-A to fill roster spot

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:22pm

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The Miami Marlins have placed first baseman Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left oblique. The team has recalled first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos from their Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville to fill Morel's roster spot.

Why it matters

Morel was expected to be a key contributor for the Marlins this season after signing a one-year, $2 million deal in the offseason. His injury is a setback for the team as they look to improve on their 2025 campaign. De Los Santos will now have an opportunity to make his MLB debut.

The details

Morel, 26, was scratched from the Marlins' Opening Day lineup on Friday due to the oblique issue. He signed with Miami in December after batting .219 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs for the Tampa Bay Rays last season. De Los Santos, 22, is yet to make his major league debut but had a strong showing in Triple-A's season opener on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored.

  • Morel was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Marlins recalled De Los Santos from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

The players

Christopher Morel

A 26-year-old first baseman who signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Marlins in the offseason after playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025.

Deyvison De Los Santos

A 22-year-old first baseman who is being recalled from the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville to fill Morel's roster spot.

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What they’re saying

“We're disappointed to lose Christopher for the start of the season, but this is an opportunity for Deyvison to show what he can do at the major league level.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

What’s next

The Marlins will monitor Morel's recovery and hope to have him back in the lineup as soon as possible. De Los Santos will look to make the most of his chance to contribute at the big league level.

The takeaway

Injuries are always a concern at the start of the season, and the Marlins will need to navigate Morel's absence as they try to build on their 2025 performance. De Los Santos' promotion provides a chance for the young prospect to prove he deserves a spot on the major league roster.