Three potential offseason targets for the Miami Marlins

General manager Kim Ng's first unencumbered offseason resulted in some risky moves that have paid off in Miami, as the Marlins chase a wild-card spot. This offseason should be about letting Ng (once the club extends her as her contract is up at season's end) add the next pieces.

Yasmani Grandal, C, Chicago White Sox

Marlins catchers (primarily Jacob Stallings and Nick Fortes) have combined to post the fifth-lowest WAR in the majors at the position. The duo have hit just nine home runs on the year. Stallings was brought to Miami primarily for his glove behind the plate but the bat has become a liability and he's likely played himself into being a non-tender candidate. Miami could clearly use an upgrade at the position. 

Grandal, a 12-year veteran who will be 35 in November, may not look like the best option if you focus on his statline. The last two seasons in Chicago he's hit a combined .219/.306/.308 with 13 home runs -- a far cry from the .237/.347/.426 line he holds over his career. Still, he'd bring a veteran presence to a young clubhouse and could be good for the club's pitchers. 

Joey Gallo, OF/1B, Minnesota Twins

Gallo once looked like a piece the Texas Rangers could build around, a power-hitting outfielder who often surprised with flashes of brilliance defensively. Gallo ultimately couldn't maintain consistency at the plate, wound up traded twice in a span of a year, and would only get a one-year deal on the free agent market last winter. The offensive struggles have continued, as he's hit just .177/.301/.440 this year. 

Able to play either outfield corner or first base, Gallo's versatility would be valuable. Miami wouldn't need him to be an everyday starter. Given his recent struggles, it's entirely possible they can get Gallo on a reasonable deal that doesn't preclude them from making other moves this offseason. 

Paul DeJong, SS, San Francisco Giants

Miami has made no secret that they hope to address shortstop this offseason. The club's regular starter at the position this year has primarily been Joey Wendle, who is both a free agent and better suited for a utility role. The club's top shortstop prospect, Jacob Amaya, likely needs some time before taking over the role full-time. He hit .253/.342/.410 with 14 home runs on the year at Triple-A. 

With a shortstop class lacking in top end talent, DeJong might be the best choice as a short-term option. The former Cardinal played for three clubs in 2023, batting a combined .233/.297/.412. The Florida-native just turned 30 in August.