Jose Fernandez should not take the mound again in 2015. Giancarlo Stanton should not be in the lineup again in 2015. Inevitably, both will happen.
Miami is not competing for a playoff spot. The Marlins, who only lost Aaron Crow to Tommy John surgery but were otherwise relatively healthy throughout spring training, have been plagued by injuries all season. While injured core players should be shut down, the Marlins cannot do so. The club has to evaluate its roster and determine how to make it better heading into 2016.
Fernandez, still just 23, returned from Tommy John surgery and was able to make seven starts.