Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Sun 7/5/20 2:12 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that Harrison is "back into the equation" for the Opening Day roster during summer camp, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite impressing in Grapefruit League play back in February and March, Harrison was assigned to Triple-A Wichita shortly after MLB suspended its season. However, following baseball's three-plus-month hiatus, the cancellation of the minor-league season and the implementation of a 60-man roster pool, Harrison now has a realistic chance to make an impact for the Marlins in 2020. The likes of Jonathan Villar, Corey Dickerson, Matt Joyce, Lewis Brinson and Harold Ramirez will all presumably be ahead of Harrison in the outfield pecking order, but the 24-year-old could be the next man up after that quintet.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Sat 3/28/20 12:22 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid reports.
EDGE Analysis
He hit .364/.481/.500 with zero home runs, six steals and a 7:5 K:BB in 27 plate appearances this spring. Harrison was always destined to begin the year at Triple-A, but he will be knocking on the door if and when the season gets underway.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Thu 3/19/20 12:09 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison remains in the mix for a platoon role in right field but will likely be sent down to Triple-A Wichita when the regular season finally begins, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was enjoying a strong spring when MLB was put on pause, slashing .364/.481/.500 through 27 plate appearances with six steals in seven attempts, but Harrison is facing too much competition to have a plausible path to a big-league roster spot -- Lewis Brinson was also hitting well this spring, and Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez haven't played themselves out of the picture. Whichever player wins the job will split reps in right field with Matt Joyce.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Sun 2/23/20 12:23 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison got the start in center field Saturday against the Mets, slapping a base hit in the first inning off Rick Porcello and promptly stealing second and third base before scoring, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old is the Marlins' No. 5 fantasy prospect, and he showed why in the team's spring opener. Harrison offers an athletic package similar to Lewis Brinson -- with a similarly questionable hit tool -- but after posting a .274/.357/.451 slash line in 56 games for Triple-A New Orleans last season with nine homers and 20 steals in 22 attempts, he may be better positioned to become Miami's center fielder of the future. If Brinson flames out again this season, Harrison stands ready to make his big-league debut in 2020.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Wed 8/28/19 5:41 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Wednesday with Triple-A New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
He is starting in right field and leading off Wednesday. The Baby Cakes only have six games left on the calendar, but it's still good to see Harrison have an opportunity to close the year on a high note. He is hitting .284/.372/.479 with nine home runs and 20 steals in 50 games in the Pacific Coast League.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Tue 8/27/19 8:53 AM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison (wrist) has begun a rehab assignment at High-A Jupiter following a two-month absence.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison got out of the gates quickly with Triple-A New Orleans this season, and sports a .284/.372/.479 slash with 20 steals in 50 games. Of note is his improvement making contact, as he's struck out just 66 times in 190 at-bats after fanning 215 times in 521 at-bats the year prior. There's still work to be done in that area, but a healthy Harrison would seem to be a good candidate for the Arizona Fall League to make up for lost time.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Fri 7/19/19 8:53 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison (wrist) underwent right wrist surgery and is expected to miss the next 4-to-6 weeks, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison was moved to the 7-day injured list July 6 due to wrist soreness, though it appears the issue was more severe than initially thought. He'll target a return in mid-to-late August.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Sat 7/6/19 2:13 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison was placed on the minor-league injured list Saturday with a wrist injury, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison has been out of action since June 27 due to wrist soreness. The injury will cost him the chance to play in the Futures Game.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Fri 6/28/19 8:14 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison is day-to-day at Triple-A New Orleans with a wrist injury, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
He apparently rolled his wrist diving for a ball in Thursday's game. Harrison was recently announced as a participant in this year's Futures Game.
Monte Harrison CF/RF FA Fri 6/28/19 12:18 PM
Monte Harrison
CF/RF FA
Harrison went 1-for-4 for Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, extending his hitting streak to 10 games.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old had collected a hit in three straight games when he landed on the IL in late May due to a hamstring strain, and Harrison hasn't missed a beat since recovering, going 7-for-27 with a double and two homers through seven games in June. On the season, the Marlins' No. 2 fantasy prospect is now slashing .284/.372/.479 with nine home runs and 20 steals in 21 attempts through 50 contests for New Orleans.