Marlins Call Up Austin Dean
6 years agoThe Miami Marlins recalled outfielder Austin Dean from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday and optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to New Orleans in a corresponding move. Dean will immediately slot into right field and hit seventh on Friday against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Miami's No. 26 prospect hit .221/.279/.363 with four homers, 14 RBI and 22 strikeouts in his first 113 at-bats in the majors last season. In two stops in the minors in 2018 he hit a combined .345/.410/.511 with 12 long balls and 68 RBI in 109 games. While Dean has earned the call-up, he's unlikely to cure what ails for a weak Marlins offense. At least he should be better than O'Brien, who was just 3-for-27 (.111) with a homer in his nine games. Dean should be on the radar of those in NL-only leagues, as he should get everyday playing time to prove himself.
Source: The Athletic - Andre Fernandez
Source: The Athletic - Andre Fernandez