Xavier Edwards's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards (back) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at LoanDepot Park and is undergoing imaging on his back after being pulled from Friday night's contest with a lower-back injury. Vidal Brujan is filling in at shortstop and will bat eighth, while rookie third baseman Connor Norby moves up to the leadoff spot against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. It's unclear how much time Edwards might miss, but fantasy managers need to prepare for a potential injured-list stint. The 25-year-old is currently riding a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-17 (.353) with a double, triple, four RBI and two stolen bases. Edwards only has 172 at-bats in 2024, but he's impressed by hitting .349 (60-for-172) with 22 stolen bases and 25 runs scored. Brujan would become Miami's starter at the 6 most likely if Edwards is forced to miss extended time.

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) was removed from Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with lower-back discomfort, the team announced. Edwards came out after the second inning and was replaced by Vidal Brujan. The 25-year-old hit a single and stole a base before being taken out. The switch hitter has been having a very solid year with the Marlins, hitting for a .345 BA and a 137 OPS+. As of now there's been no other comment on his status so Edwards should be considered day-to-day until otherwise stated. If Edwards is forced to miss any time the Marlins will certainly have a void at the top of the lineup as his strong contact hitting skills have made Miami a stingy underdog with him leading off. Vidal Brujan should be expected to pick up Edwards' playing time if Edwards is forced to miss much time. Brujan is not a viable fantasy option as his .278 wOBA is paired with an even worse .260 xwOBA. Fantasy managers should be able to find better options on their waiver wire.

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards had a day to remember on Sunday, going 4-for-4 while hitting for the cycle in a 6-2 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers. The homer was also his first in the big leagues. Edwards has been on a tear since being called up, hitting .379 with a .956 OPS to go along with a homer and eight steals. The former top prospect had been hitting well in the minors before his call-up, so it doesn't seem like a total fluke that he's been doing this. Edwards should be rostered in most leagues at this point in the hopes that he can provide a great average and solid speed while scoring some runs out of the leadoff spot for the Marlins.

The Miami Marlins are recalling infielder Xavier Edwards from Triple-A Jacksonville after designating shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment on Tuesday. With Anderson now out of the picture in Miami, there will be more playing time for both Edwards and Vidal Brujan at shortstop with the Marlins looking toward the future. Edwards showed hints of his ability at the 6 when he covered for Anderson when he was on the bereavement list earlier this year, and while he still hasn't homered in 95 MLB plate appearances since debuting in 2023, Edwards has hit .287 (25-for-87) overall with five stolen bases. The 24-year-old switch-hitter is certainly worth picking up off the waiver wire in NL-only leagues for his speed, at the very least, now that he has a path to more playing time the rest of this season.

Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards could get pushed off the major-league roster to open the year with Vidal Brujan and the recently acquired Nick Gordon also competing for bench/utility roles in spring training. Edwards, Brujan and Gordon all have similar skill sets. Edwards hit an impressive .295 in his first 84 major-league plate appearances last year while appearing at second base and center field. However, Brujan and Gordon are both out of minor-league options, meaning they must make the Opening Day roster and could push Edwards out of a bench role to open the season. The 24-year-old Edwards might have to outplay both Brujan and Gordon in camp. His best attributes are his speed and his ability to hit for average because of his high contact rates, but Edwards' playing time is in question.