Miami Marlins Reportedly Expected to Trade All-Stars Tanner Scott, Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and relief pitcher Tanner Scott have been among the few bright spots for the Miami Marlins in 2024, but both are likely to be dealt away before the MLB Trade Deadline.
Jun 30, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) stands on first base after hitting an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.
Jun 30, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) stands on first base after hitting an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. / Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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It took one month of last-place baseball to convince the Miami Marlins to deal Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres.

Now that they boast the worst record in the National League in early July, three weeks ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, more stars could be on their way out of town.

The Miami Herald's Craig Mish reported Monday morning that a handful of Marlins players are considered to be on the trade block. Chief among them are 26-year-old outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and left-handed closer Tanner Scott.

Scott, who turns 30 years old on July 22, is on an expiring contract. He is 6-5 with a 1.42 ERA, 1.079 WHIP, 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings and a 2.6 WAR through 37 appearances, converting 13 of his 15 save opportunities.

When Scott takes the mound, the Marlins are 25-12, compared to their 7-46 record when he doesn't play. The southpaw was named Miami's only All-Star on Sunday.

According to Mish, "about a dozen" teams have contacted the Marlins about Scott, who is "likely to be traded soon."

As for Chisholm, he is two years removed from an All-Star appearance of his own. The oft-injured star has managed to take the field in 87 of Miami's 90 games this season, easing some concerns about his availability.

Chisholm is currently batting .255 with 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 17 stolen bases, a .733 OPS and a 0.9 WAR. Per 162 games in his career, Chisholm is a .248 hitter with 26 home runs, 81 RBI, 32 stolen bases, a .751 OPS and a 2.8 WAR while logging innings at second, short and center.

Mish reported that there is "a growing belief" that Chisholm gets traded this summer. He is entering his second offseason of arbitration eligibility this winter, meaning he won't hit free agency until 2027.

The Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates are among the leading candidates to put together a package for Chisholm, per Mish.

Mish also mentioned first baseman Josh Bell and relievers Declan Cronin and Calvin Faucher as other Marlins who could get dealt this month. Meanwhile, outfielders Bryan De La Cruz and Jesús Sánchez and reliever Andrew Nardi are expected to stay put, as is banged-up ace Jesús Luzardo.

The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is set for July 30 at 6 p.m. ET. If the Marlins decide to be sellers, they could make their moves in the very near future.

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Sam Connon is a Staff Writer for Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation networks. He previously covered UCLA Athletics for Sports Illustrated/FanNation's All Bruins, 247Sports' Bruin Report Online, Rivals' Bruin Blitz, the Bleav Podcast Network and the Daily Bruin, with his work as a sports columnist receiving awards from the College Media Association and Society of Professional Journalists. Connon also wrote for Sports Illustrated/FanNation's New England Patriots site, Patriots Country, and he was on the Patriots and Boston Red Sox beats at Prime Time Sports Talk.