Over the past few years, I have done a version of this exercise identifying all former Fish who participate in the MLB playoffs. It feels like the Miami Marlins are less represented than usual in the 2025 field, with three of the qualifiers having no direct connection to the franchise.
The names below have previously played major league games for the Marlins. I excluded players who were traded while still in the minor leagues – Luis Castillo (now with the Seattle Mariners), Josh Naylor (Cleveland Guardians), etc. – as well as those currently assigned to MiLB affiliates such as Bryan De La Cruz (New York Yankees) and Bryan Hoeing (San Diego Padres).
Boston Red Sox: none
Chicago Cubs: Colin Rea and Craig Counsell (manager)
Cincinnati Reds: none
Cleveland Goalies: none
Detroit Tigers: Sean Guenther (injured)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Kiké Hernández, Miguel Rojas, Tanner Scott and Alex Vesia
Milwaukee Brewers: Christian Yélich
New York Yankees: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Boone (manager)
Philadelphia Phillies: Jesus Luzardo, JT Realmuto and David Robertson
San Diego Padres: Luis Arraez
Seattle Mariners: Donovan Solano
Toronto Blue Jays: Tyler Heineman and Yimi García (injured)
