During the 2015 offseason the Miami Marlins had one goal: acquire veterans. They did just that going out and trading for Dee Gordon, Mat Latos, Dan Haren and Martin Prado. As part of that movement in Miami, the Marlins shipped out prospect pitcher Domingo German and young right-hander Nahtan Eovaldi. The move looked beneficial for both sides as the Marlins got a veteran third baseman and the Yankees acquired two young pitchers.
During his time with the Marlins Eovaldi was a misunderstood and streaky player. At only 24 years old, Eovaldi showed promise and flashes of brilliance. He looked like an integral part of the Marlins future plans, a crucial part of their rotation of the future.