Are the Miami Marlins Destined For Failure?

Elizabeth Blanton
Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (6) looks to the sky as he crosses home plate

The Miami Marlins have been a bit painful to watch over the last couple of years. In case you were not aware, they actually have the second-lowest winning percentage in MLB history. Ouch! Maybe it’s something in the Florida water.

In 2024, they actually made history! They began the 2024 season 0-7. Not to mention, in June 2025, their home games had an excruciatingly low attendance, and some games had under 200 people.

But you know what? That is all in the past. Surely they’ve had time to improve, right? I mean, they are commended for this season’s “experimentation.” Not that that’s necessarily a good thing. It could come through in the end, but there are already several issues with their roster.

Wishful Thinking

Some are predicting that this is the year when the Marlins will actually start doing better. The team spent money in free agency in an effort to improve. Pete Fairbanks is a solid reliever, but Christopher Morel seems to have some consistency issues. He will be playing first base primarily for the first time in his career. The team hopes he will excel in that spot.

Is There Actually Hope For the Marlins?

Graham Pauley did not have any UCL damage on his right elbow and should be ready for Opening Day. Connor Norby will look to improve on a tough 2025 season. Injuries hampered him last year. While Norby is healthy, he is on a heavily injured team that will need to work hard to stay competitive.

So, is there any hope for the Marlins this season? I am not going to be a “Negative Nancy.” There is always hope. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. If the Miami Marlins are willing to put the work in and do things right, they have every shot at being a great team.

What To Expect This Season?

I don’t want to say that the Marlins are cheap, because that sounds harsh, but for some reason, they just can’t (or won’t) invest in any decent players. Poor management has been messing them up for years. We’d all like to see the Marlins get it together, but things are not looking great.

Elizabeth Blanton is an American writer, author, and photographer. She has previously contributed her writings to Keys for Kids Ministries, and authored an ebook titled, "The Sky is Ours." In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, chilling with her cats, and grabbing coffee with friends.