Xavier Edwards 2B/SS MIA Thu 3/6/25 1:59 PM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
Edwards hit leadoff in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored.
EDGE Analysis
The speedy shortstop is almost certain to be atop the order when Opening Day rolls around after breaking out for a .328/.397/.423 slash line over 303 plate appearances with the Marlins last season. Edwards also swiped 31 bases on 35 attempts over 70 regular-season games, and he's made it his stated goal to take a run at 60 steals in 2025. If your roster or league format can accommodate his lack of power, Edwards offers some strong three-category fantasy appeal.
Xavier Edwards 2B/SS MIA Fri 2/7/25 2:46 PM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
Edwards said Friday that his goal is to steal 60 bases this season, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards pilfered 31 bags while being caught only four times over 70 games with the Marlins in 2024, so it's not unreasonable to think he could get to 60 stolen bases in 2025 if he has a full, healthy season. The 25-year-old speedster is light on power but should be an asset in the steals and batting average categories in 2025.
Xavier Edwards 2B/SS MIA Thu 1/23/25 9:45 AM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Sat 9/28/24 8:41 AM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Fri 9/27/24 7:28 AM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Sat 9/21/24 12:15 PM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Thu 9/19/24 2:22 AM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Wed 9/18/24 3:11 PM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Thu 9/12/24 3:32 PM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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 2B/SS MIA Wed 9/11/24 10:35 AM
Xavier Edwards
2B/SS MIA
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.