This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/stanford as Miami Marlins Slugger Picks Up Where He Left Off.

Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1.

The Miami Marlins commit to keeping their breakout outfielder, signaling a shift in strategy ahead of the trade deadline.

In spite of how well the Miami Marlins have been playing, they still might move some players before the MLB trade deadline, and the New York Yankees will almost

The Miami Marlins today completed the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, making 17 selections on Day 2. All of Miami’s 21 selections in this year’s draft came from the collegiate ranks, including 11 position players and 11 pitchers.

Their 19-10 record over the last month of play was tied for the most in the Majors. Their star outfielder Kyle Stowers showed up big in Atlanta when he hit a home run for the NL in the All-Star swing-off. They started to look like a club that could close out a series.

Late on Wednesday night, the Braves completed a trade with the Miami Marlins, sending right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen to their division rivals for cash considerations. Petersen had been designated for assignment on Sunday. The Marlins announced the trade via X (formerly Twitter).

Here are three potential trade destinations for Miami's slugger. A.J. Preller rarely lets a trade deadline pass without making a substantial move.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Peter Bendix president of baseball operations for the Miami Marlins poses for a picture prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at loanDepot park ...

Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning Saturday and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1.