Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Thu 1/23/25 9:45 AM

Edwards said earlier this month of his right shoulder that it's the "best it's felt in years" since he began a new throwing program this offseason, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards first suffered a right shoulder impingement back in 2022 and had resigned himself to having to throw through discomfort. However, after working with Marlins director of catching Maxx Garrett on a new throwing program, Edwards said "it's not bothering me to throw at all" anymore. The shoulder issue didn't seem to impact Edwards at the plate in 2024, as he slashed .328/.397/.423 with one homer and 31 stolen bases in 70 games for the Marlins. However, being free and easy in all phases of his game can only help the 25-year-old's prospects heading into 2025.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Sat 9/28/24 8:41 AM

Edwards went 4-for-6 with three triples, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards knocked a pair of two-run triples in the second and seventh innings, sandwiched around another triple in the fourth. He became the first Marlin to ever rack up three triples in a game. It was Edwards' fourth consecutive multi-hit contest, during which he had five extra-base hits and seven RBI. For the year, he owns an impressive .327/.396/.420 slash line with 17 extra-base hits and 37 runs scored through 68 games.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Fri 9/27/24 7:28 AM

Edwards went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs, three walks and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
The infielder walked to lead off the contest before coming around to score Miami's first run on a Jake Burger double. Edwards later added an RBI single in the fifth, a double in the ninth and a stolen base in the 13th after drawing his third walk of the contest. He scored three times on the night, which marked a season high, as did his three free passes. He's tallied multiple hits in three straight games and is up to 31 stolen bases on the campaign, with nine of those thefts coming in September.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Sat 9/21/24 12:15 PM

Edwards isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
After making seven straight starts, Edwards will get the day off Saturday against Max Fried and Atlanta. Javier Sanoja will slot in at shortstop and bat sixth.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Thu 9/19/24 2:22 AM

Edwards went 1-for-5 with a pair of stolen bases in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards singled to lead off the Marlins' half of the first inning and stole second base before advancing to third on an error. The shortstop nabbed another theft in the seventh after getting aboard on another Los Angeles error, though he was subsequently thrown out trying to steal third. Edwards has four steals over his past three games to push his total to 30 on the campaign, tied for 12th-most in the majors.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Wed 9/18/24 3:11 PM

Edwards will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards was mysteriously out of the lineup for three consecutive games last Tuesday through Thursday, presumably due to an unreported injury. He still appeared off the bench in two of those contests and has since reclaimed his spot in the Marlins' everyday lineup, as he'll be picking up a fifth consecutive start Wednesday. If Edwards is still playing through an injury, it hasn't been evident on the basepaths, with the 25-year-old nabbing a pair of steals in his four games since rejoining the lineup.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Thu 9/12/24 3:32 PM

Edwards is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
It marks three games in a row that Edwards has been absent from Miami's lineup. He did receive two plate appearances off the bench in Wednesday's game versus the Pirates, so it seems as though Edwards is available. The switch-hitter did return from a back injury earlier this month, so this appears to be a situation where the Marlins are just being cautious with their young infielder. Otto Lopez is at shortstop in Thursday's series opener.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Wed 9/11/24 10:35 AM

Edwards is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards is getting a second consecutive day off for. He isn't dealing with any known injury, so Edwards may just be getting a couple days to hit the reset button after posting a .433 OPS in seven games since returning from the injured list. Otto Lopez will start at shortstop in Wednesday's series finale.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Tue 9/10/24 5:21 PM

Edwards is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old started the previous seven games after a brief stint on the injured list due to back soreness, and he posted a .207/.226/.207 slash line with no extra-base hits and three steals during that stretch. Javier Sanoja will take over at shortstop and the leadoff role.

Xavier Edwards
SS MIA
Mon 9/9/24 11:44 AM

Edwards went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's rout of the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Even without collecting a hit, Edwards still made a contribution from the leadoff spot in a 10-1 win. The switch-hitting shortstop is up to 25 steals on the season in only 53 big-league games, including three in the last two contests, and he's slashing an impressive .325/.399/.401 with one homer, 19 RBI and 29 runs.