Entering Friday at 6-7, the Marlins are off to their best 13-game start to the season since 2020 and currently sit in third place in the loaded National League East. Undoubtedly, had we told Marlins fans before the season began that after 13 games against the Mets, Twins, and Phillies, the Fish would be sitting one game under .500, they would have been delighted.
Before the Marlins open their home series against the Diamondbacks, here are 3 key takeaways from the young season:
1. Bullpen
Fresh off a game in which Marlins relievers combined for 5 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts, Miami has to be pleased with how their bullpen has fared so far this year.