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Marlins Slot Snelling on 60-Day IL, Cut Paddack

5/22/2026

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Summary

Marlins Roster Shuffle

Marlins placed Robby Snelling on the 60-day injured list, set Tommy John surgery, and designated Chris Paddack for assignment.
He debuted May 8, throwing five innings, allowing three runs in a 3-2 loss, and posted a 1.86 ERA with 44 strikeouts in six Triple-A starts.
Marlins moved Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, placed Thomas White on the injured list, and scheduled Eury Perez and Max Meyer to start against New York Mets.

Summary

Snelling Surgery

Robby Snelling will undergo Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely the early portion of 2027.
In Triple-A Jacksonville he recorded a 1.86 ERA with 44 strikeouts, 15 walks in 29 innings, projecting command of four above-average pitches when healthy.
At 22, his trajectory makes him a potential cornerstone of the Marlins’ rotation after recovery.

Summary

Marlins Overhaul

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister will perform Tommy John surgery in Dallas.
Snelling arrived in Miami in July 2024 in a trade with the San Diego Padres that also sent left-hander Tanner Scott.
The Marlins acquired outfielder Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds for minor-league pitcher Zach McCambley.
Infielder Leo Jimenez was placed on the seven-day injured list with concussion symptoms, prompting Graham Pauley’s recall from Triple-A.

Summary

Marlins Roster Update

The surgery to repair left-elbow UCL is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, in Dallas, with Dr. Keith Meister performing the procedure.
The Marlins made roster moves before Thursday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves.
Outfielder Rece Hinds, acquired in the trade with Cincinnati, was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Snelling’s season ended after his May 8 debut, in which he allowed three runs on five hits and four walks over five innings.

History

Historical Context

In September 1974, Dodgers physician Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on pitcher Tommy John, who added 164 wins after the surgery and proved its viability. By 2023 about one-third of MLB pitchers had undergone the procedure. In 2026 the Miami Marlins scheduled rookie Robby Snelling for the same operation, showing its enduring role.

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Marlins Roster Shuffle

Marlins placed Robby Snelling on the 60-day injured list, set Tommy John surgery, and designated Chris Paddack for assignment.
He debuted May 8, throwing five innings, allowing three runs in a 3-2 loss, and posted a 1.86 ERA with 44 strikeouts in six Triple-A starts.
Marlins moved Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, placed Thomas White on the injured list, and scheduled Eury Perez and Max Meyer to start against New York Mets.

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