WEST PALM BEACH The Marlins have a pretty good idea what they want their roster to look like when the season begins.
But mounting injuries likely won’t let Miami field its ideal lineup right away.
With building layers of organizational depth one of the main goals for the Marlins going forward, theirs is likely to be tested immediately when Miami opens the 2018 season next Thursday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs at Marlins Park.
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“You’re always going to have guys beat up some years more than others,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said.