Acosta went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Monday's loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The one-time Rangers prospect showed plenty of nerves in his big-league debut, as he also committed an error at second base, but Acosta has done well just to get this far after undergoing thoracic outlet surgery in 2021 that derailed his development. The 22-year-old was hitting just .236 at Triple-A Jacksonville prior to his promotion, but 13 homers and 28 steals in 106 games highlights his fantasy potential should he ever earn a full-time role in the majors. For now, he'll offer the Marlins infield depth while Javier Sanoja covers third base in place of Graham Pauley (oblique) and Connor Norby (wrist).

The Marlins recalled Acosta from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday. He'll start at second base and bat eighth in the Marlins' series opener versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Acosta will join the Marlins' 26-man active roster as a replacement for third baseman Graham Pauley (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Pauley's absence creates an opening at the hot corner, Acosta won't necessarily be in the mix for steady playing time with Miami, as he's been used exclusively at the middle-infield positions throughout his minor-league career. Acosta batted just .236 with a 10.6 percent walk rate and 26.5 percent strikeout rate over 431 plate appearances for Jacksonville this season, but he showcased a fantasy-friendly skill set with 13 home runs and 28 steals (in 35 attempts).

Acosta is expected to be called up by the Marlins on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Acosta appears to be set to join the major-league roster for the first time in his career. The infielder has posted a .232 average with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, 52 runs scored and 28 stolen bases over 380 at-bats in 106 games with Triple-A Jacksonville this season. Graham Pauley (side) was dealing with side discomfort Sunday and it's possible that Acosta could replace him on the 26-man roster if Pauley requires a stint on the injured list.

The Marlins optioned Acosta to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Acosta's option to Triple-A will act as a promotion of sorts, as he spent all of last season in Double-A as part of the Rangers organization. The 22-year-old went 3-for-11 with a home run in his first spring with the Marlins, and a lack of depth in the big-league infield keeps the door open for Acosta to debut in 2025.

The Rangers traded Acosta to the Marlins on Tuesday alongside Echedry Vargas and Brayan Mendoza in exchange for Jake Burger, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In 104 games with Double-A Frisco last season, Acosta slashed .286/.351/.423 with 56 RBI and swiped 26 bags. He was selected to the Rangers' 40-man roster in November to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, which means he will now have a spot on Miami's 40-man roster. While the 22-year-old is unlikely to crack the big-league squad out of spring training, a promotion to Triple-A Jacksonville could come in the near future.

Acosta (thoracic outlet syndrome surgery) took part in an intrasquad game Sunday at the Rangers' minor-league camp.

EDGE Analysis

Acosta's involvement in the intrasquad game signals that he's healthy again after undergoing surgery in August. The teenaged shortstop made his pro debut with the Rangers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate in 2021, slashing .246/.279/.393 with a home run and seven stolen bases over 68 plate appearances.

Acosta recently underwent surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome and will miss the rest of the season, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Acosta received his first taste of professional ball with the rookie-level ACL Rangers this year, but his campaign was cut short due to the injury. He hit .246/.279/.393 with one homer, five RBI, 11 runs and seven stolen bases in 17 games. The 18-year-old will have over five months to recover before the start of spring training.

Acosta did not play at any level in 2019 after signing with the Rangers, but he's expected to make his professional debut in 2020, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Acosta signed with the Rangers in January 2019, but the contract is effective 2020. The international free agent, who turns 18 in October, has grown since he signed and may mature out of shortstop. For now, he'll give the Rangers a prospect that projects a Gleyber Torres-like bat in the middle infield.