Anthony Bender
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August 12, 2026
On track to face hitters Friday
The Marlins have tentatively scheduled Bender (shin) to face hitters Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis
After completing a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Bender took the mound again Tuesday and threw 25 pitches, per MLB.com. Assuming he feels fine physically coming out of the latter side session, Bender will take the next step forward by throwing against live hitters. The right-hander has been on the shelf since June 30 due to a right shin stress reaction and will likely need to complete a rehab assignment prior to being activated.
August 7, 2026
Throws off mound
Bender (shin) threw a bullpen session Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Bender was cleared to begin a throwing program right after the All-Star break, and Friday marks the first time he's thrown off a mound. It remains unknown how far away he is from rejoining the Marlins' bullpen, but a timeline may emerge after he throws a few more bullpens.
