Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Left-hander Ranger Suarez is starting for Philadelphia on Saturday, so Wendle will be out of the lineup as the Marlins exclusively start right-handed hitters. Brian Anderson will start at third base and bat sixth.

Wendle will be on the bench Tuesday against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Through five games, Wendle has started against three righties and sat against two lefties. Jon Berti will handle the hot corner Tuesday.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder accounted for both of Miami's runs on the afternoon while getting the start at shortstop and hitting sixth. Wendle is off to a quick start to his Marlins tenure, going 3-for-7 with a walk and three runs scored through two games.

Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Giants, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk in Friday's season opener against San Francisco. Brian Anderson will start at the hot corner and bat sixth Saturday since manager Don Mattingly tends to play most of his players during the first series of the season before shifting to a regular lineup.

Wendle got the start at shortstop and hit leadoff in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, going 1-for-3 to improve his spring line to .346/.393/.385.

EDGE Analysis

Acquired from the Rays in the offseason, the veteran utility player will likely spend most of his time this season at third base for the Marlins. Wendle launched a career-high 11 homers in 2021, but his main fantasy appeal comes from his ability to make contact (.274 career hitter) and swipe some bases (42 steals in 57 attempts over 436 MLB games.

Wendle was acquired by the Marlins from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Kameron Misner, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2021 American League All-Star, Wendle will make his way across Florida after spending the past four seasons in Tampa Bay. He primarily played third base last season but also has plenty of big-league experience at shortstop and second base. The 31-year-old hit .265/.319/.422 with 11 homers, 31 doubles, 54 RBI, 73 runs and eight stolen bases in 136 games last season, and he is arbitration eligible for 2022 and 2023 before becoming a free agent.

Wendle is out of the lineup Monday for the Rays' Game 4 matchup with the Red Sox in the ALDS, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Wendle will retreat to the bench with a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) on the hill for Boston. With Wendle out of the lineup, Yandy Diaz will pick up a start at third base and bat sixth.

Wendle is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox will send out another southpaw (Chris Sale) on Friday, so Wendle finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner for the Rays.

Wendle isn't starting Game 1 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has started against some southpaws in 2021 but will retreat to the bench with lefty Eduardo Rodriguez starting for Boston. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.

Wendle went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The infielder contributed his first steal since Sept. 10, and he ended the regular season 8-for-14 on stolen base attempts. Wendle went 1-for-18 with 10 strikeouts in his last six games of the season. He's posted a .265/.319/.422 slash line, 11 home runs, 54 RBI and 73 runs scored across 501 plate appearances. He'll likely see a strong-side platoon role at third base with Yandy Diaz handling the hot corner versus southpaws.