Perhaps a few weeks overdue, right-hander Zac Gallen will be joining the Marlins on Thursday, starting in place of Pablo López. FNTSY Sports Radio host Craig Mish reports that López is headed to the injured list with a possible right shoulder issue. First rumors of this call-up surfaced on r/LetsGoFish (the subreddit for Marlins fans).
Gallen impressed for the Marlins in spring training, showing elevated velocity and a nasty cutter. But blocked behind slightly more experienced starters, he was sent down to repeat Triple-A.
The 23-year-old has dominated ever since: 1.