Miami did not anticipate having to worry about its bullpen. Throughout the offseason, the goal was to improve the offense and starting rotation while adding depth. And while some Marlins relievers have been productive to this point in 2015, Steve Cishek has had difficulty throwing strikes.
After Cishek allowed the go ahead run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Mets, the Marlins opted to option him to Double-A Jacksonville on Monday night. The organization has been impressed with A.J. Ramos' composure and ability to close games and as a result was able to confidently option Cishek.