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Marlins listening on Otto Lopez and Edwards, NL East roundup
With no NL East games on the slate, front‑office moves took center stage as reports surfaced on the Marlins’ infield, the Nationals’ staff and Riley Adams.
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There were no NL East games played yesterday, but off-the-field news still moved the needle for a couple of clubs, especially in Miami and Washington.
Marlins open to offers on Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards
MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Miami Marlins are willing to consider trade proposals involving shortstop Otto Lopez and second baseman Xavier Edwards. The outlet notes that other teams already checked in on both players prior to the Aug. 3 trade deadline, but no deal materialized at that time. Lopez and Edwards currently form Miami’s double-play combination, and MLB Trade Rumors points out they could remain together into 2027 if the Marlins don’t receive an offer they like.
Miami is coming off an 80–82 season, good for second place in the NL East, and this kind of chatter hints that the front office is at least exploring ways to retool parts of its core.
Nationals choose continuity on the coaching staff
For the Washington Nationals, who finished 77–85, the focus is on stability. According to MLB Trade Rumors, citing a report from The Athletic, the club plans to retain manager Blake Butera and his entire coaching staff for the 2027 season. Washington underwent what’s described as a major overhaul last offseason, beginning with the arrival of Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations. Keeping the same staff signals confidence in the current leadership group as the organization continues its rebuild.
Riley Adams heads to Red Sox on minor league deal
In another NL East-related move, MLB Trade Rumors relays that catcher Riley Adams has agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. Adams, 30, spent last season at the Triple-A level with the Washington Nationals after being removed from their 40-man roster. The report adds that he’s expected to be in Red Sox camp as a non-roster invitee next spring, giving him a chance to compete for a spot in Boston’s catching mix.
With the standings frozen for a day and no games on the schedule, these early offseason decisions from Miami and Washington set the tone for what could be a busy winter around the NL East.