We’re closing in on the first exhibition game of 2021 Spring Training (exactly when that will be is currently being negotiated). The Marlins will probably wait until deep into camp to decide on their starting second baseman. So far, according to General Manager Kim Ng, there are three clear candidates: Isan Diaz, Jazz Chisholm, and Jon Berti.
At least to this point, Díaz might have an edge to win the everyday job. Why? He’s older and more experienced than Chisholm, second base is his natural position, he’s arguably the hitter with the highest ceiling out of those three, and Berti doesn’t necessarily have to play 2B to get regular at-bats.