Miami Marlins morning news: David Phelps solid in victory over Nationals

Marlins News

When the Marlins acquired David Phelps in the Martin Prado deal with the Yankees, the club was confident it would be able to find a role for him. Phelps has seen time as a starter this spring, and the Marlins may consider using him as a long reliever if continues to have success.

Phelps finds himself in a similar situation to when he was with New York -- unsure if he will start or relieve. He is in a battle with Tom Koehler and Brad Hand for the fifth rotation spot.

Marcell Ozuna is a member of one of the better outfields in baseball, and posted three RBIs on Saturday afternoon. Ozuna is looking to prove he can be consistent at the plate heading into 2015.

Adeiny Hechavarria has proven he can make notable defensive plays at shortstop. But the Marlins are confident he can improve offensively in 2015, and feel he is a notable basestealing threat at the top of the lineup.

Derek Dietrich was hit in the upper shoulder by a Mat Thornton fastball on Saturday afternoon but subsequently remained in the game. Dietrich is hoping to win a spot on the Marlins' bench this spring.

D-Train called it a career earlier this week, initially thriving with the Marlins in 2003. Willis was consistently bothered by a neck injury before opting to retire.

Nick Masset wants to win a bullpen spot, and a solid curveball may help him do just that.

Miami wants to ensure its prospects receive consistent playing time, and as a result made a handful of roster moves on Sunday morning. Jose Urena and Nick Wittgren are among the players who were reassigned to minor league camp.

Mat Latos pitched well in his Marlins debut after missing his first scheduled start. Latos is expected to break camp as the Marlins' second starter.

What could be expected of Michael Morse in 2015?

Around the League

Josh Edgin is officially going to have Tommy John surgery. He was the Mets' primary left-handed relief option, and New York chose not to sign a veteran lefty reliever because of its confidence in him.

Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez should return to the Tigers' lineup soon. Both ran on flat ground this week.

Will Ferrell. Cactus League Tour. Must see.

Several starters are looking to make one final statement in 2015. Barry Zito is among them.

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