Just like the Marlins themselves, another MLB institution has rebranded for the 2019 season: the “disabled list” is now known as the injured list. And the Fish wasted no time putting it to use. Right-hander Julian Fernández (elbow) was placed on the 60-day IL Wednesday night, according to the team’s website (first reported by Andersen Pickard of our sister site MLB Daily Dish).
This come as no surprise. Miami’s 40-man roster was full, requiring a corresponding move in order to squeeze in Sergio Romo on a one-year, $2.5 million deal.