Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Mon 9/7/20 5:08 PM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti suffered an index finger contusion during Monday's win against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear exactly how Berti suffered the injury, but he wasn't in the field during the 10th inning as the Marlins picked up the win. Berti went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk and one strikeout prior to exiting the game. Whether he'll miss any additional time remains to be seen.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Mon 9/7/20 11:38 AM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti will start at third base and will bat sixth in Monday's game against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
After an 0-for-5, three-strikeout showing in Saturday's 7-3 win, Berti took a seat in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rays while Eddy Alvarez swapped in for him in the lineup. Following Alvarez's demotion ahead of Monday's series opener in Atlanta, Berti will draw back into the lineup for what will be his 11th start in 14 games. While the recent trade of Jonathan Villar has cleared the way for Berti to see more frequent work, the 30-year-old could lose out on starts once the Marlins formally activate Isan Diaz, who is slated to return from the restricted list in the near future after informing Miami he would opting back in to the 2020 season.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Mon 8/31/20 11:46 AM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll take a seat after five consecutive starts out of the leadoff spot, during which he went 3-for-16 with four walks, four runs and three stolen bases. Corey Dickerson will replace Berti atop the order Monday, while Lewis Brinson picks up a start in center field.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Sun 8/30/20 1:13 PM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti will start in center field and lead off in Sunday's game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Berti will set the table for Miami for the fifth game in a row and the sixth time in seven games. The 30-year-old looks poised to serve as Miami's primary center fielder while Magneuris Sierra (hamstring) is out, making Berti worthy of a look for those needing help in the stolen-base category. Berti has gone 8-for-9 on steal attempts so far this season.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Wed 8/26/20 12:32 AM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti went 0-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs scored and a pair of walks in a 4-0 win over the Mets in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
Berti was a menace on the basepaths in the sixth inning. He drew a walk, then stole second, third and home against the Mets' battery of Jeurys Familia and rookie catcher Ali Sanchez. The crazy sequence gave Berti eight stolen bases, 14 runs scored, six RBI and a homer in 19 games this season. The defensively versatile 30-year-old will likely continue to earn playing time with a spot at the top of the batting order.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Sun 8/16/20 10:40 AM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti will start in right field and will bat sixth Sunday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though he opened the campaign in a super-utility role, Berti has seemingly found a home of late in right field, where he'll be making his fourth consecutive start. Berti may be squeezed out of the outfield once Corey Dickerson (personal) returns from the bereavement list and the likes of Harold Ramirez and Garrett Cooper are back from the COVID-19 injured list, but Berti's ability to play three infield spots should help keep his playing time relatively stable. Through 50 plate appearances this season, Berti is slashing .227/.320/.273 with nine runs and four stolen bases.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Thu 8/13/20 12:01 PM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the nod in right field and hitting eighth, the utility player put together another productive effort. Berti has been somewhere in the starting lineup eight times in nine August games, and while his .226 batting average (7-for-31) and one RBI aren't ideal, he's scored seven runs and stolen three bases on the month.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Fri 8/7/20 4:16 PM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Berti started all four games since the Marlins resumed their season earlier this week and he went 3-for-14 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Eddy Alvarez will start at the keystone Friday for Miami.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Wed 8/5/20 12:12 PM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti went 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start at second base and hitting second, Berti wasted little time in showcasing his wheels, beating out an infield hit in the first inning and then swiping second for his first steal of the year. The 30-year-old utility player should get regular at-bats for the Marlins while the team's roster recovers from its COVID-19 outbreak, so after amassing 17 steals in 73 games last season, Berti will have plenty of chances to add to his 2020 total.
Jon Berti 2B/3B FA Tue 7/28/20 4:26 PM
Jon Berti
2B/3B FA
Berti and the rest of the Marlins won't take the field again this week due to the team's coronavirus outbreak, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roughly half of the team's active roster has tested positive for COVID-19. It's not clear whether or not Berti is part of that group, but he won't play again until next Tuesday at the earliest.