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August 19, 2026
Returning to Miami lineup
Mack (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis
Mack missed each of the last three contests with a right shoulder injury, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Wednesday's series finale. The rookie catcher sports a .731 OPS with 12 home runs in 76 games for the Marlins this season.
August 18, 2026
Held out again Tuesday
Mack (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.
Analysis
Mack is battling a right shoulder injury and will miss a third consecutive start. The issue isn't considered serious, but with a team off day looming Thursday, the Marlins could play it safe and hold Mack out until Friday when the team returns home. Brian Navarreto will grab another start at catcher.
August 17, 2026
Nursing shoulder injury
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Mack is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies due to a right shoulder injury, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
Analysis
McCullough relayed that he wasn't overly concerned about Mack's shoulder issue, but the 23-year-old catcher will be relegated to the bench for a second straight game and is considered day-to-day. Brian Navarreto will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth, forming a battery with starting pitcher Janson Junk.
August 16, 2026
Riding pine Sunday
Mack is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game with the Reds.
Analysis
Mack will get a breather after starting behind the plate in the first two games of the series and going 3-for-7 with a solo home run. Brian Navarreto will handle catching duties and bat ninth for Miami in the finale in Cincinnati.
