The Miami Marlins are considering trading controllable players from their lineup rather than their rotation ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Potential trade candidates include catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks, infielders Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards, and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez, with the Red Sox reportedly interested in Lopez. Despite the appeal of these players, the Marlins are currently performing well offensively, ranking eighth in the majors with a .732 OPS. Trading from their core pre-arbitration group could hinder their efforts to develop a sustainable playoff-caliber roster.
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