MIAMI — Buyers at the trade deadline for a change, the Miami Marlins believe they now have enough starting pitching to make a playoff push.
The Marlins acquired the rotation reinforcements they sought in a trade Friday that cost them four players. Right-handers Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea were sent to Miami by the San Diego Padres in the seven-player deal.
Miami also will receive pitching prospect Tayron Guerrero and cash for right-handers Jarred Cosart and Carter Capps and two minor leaguers, pitching prospect Luis Castillo and first baseman Josh Naylor.
"The one message it does send is that we're trying to win," Miami manager Don Mattingly said.