Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was removed from his start against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning. The reason for the removal was not clear, although Marc Topkin noted that Hernandez has had blister issues in the past.
The Marlins’ bullpen has been busy through two games this season. Before tonight’s game, eight different bullpen pitchers pitched seven innings. Anthony Bass was tasked with closing the game yesterday with the Marlins ahead 4-2, but he ended up allowing four runs and blowing the save, allowing the Rays to walk away with a 6-4 victory.