The 2021 season wrapped up Sunday at loanDepot Park, and while the Marlins won’t be playing games late into October this go-around, the conclusion of a wildly disappointing season wasn’t absent of its plesantries.
Appointed acting manager for the second time in three seasons in the season finale, shortstop Miguel Rojas improved to 2-0 in his spaced-out managerial tenure as Miami wrapped up the season with a 5-4 win over the Phillies.
Encouraging to see was Pablo López’s return to the mound for the first time since July 11th. The right-hander, who sat 93-97 with his variety of fastballs, allowed one run - a Freddy Galvis home run - on 4 hits over his 1.