Mon, Dec 22nd 8:16pm EST
By David Leisering
Ronny Henriquez (elbow) will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing UCL reconstruction with an internal brace surgery, as reported by MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. (Source: Christina De Nicola on X)
Fantasy Impact: This is a big loss for the Marlins and their bullpen as Henriquez enjoyed a breakout season in 2025. The 25-year-old righthander appeared in 69 games for Miami and recorded a 2.22 ERA, striking out 98 batters and allowing only 53 hits in 73 innings. He finished tied for 11th among all MLB relievers with 26 holds and was tied with Edwin Diaz for second among NL relievers with his 98 strikeouts. Henriquez, who also added seven saves, punched out 32.4% of the batters he faced. Fantasy owners who were thinking about Henriquez as a sleeper for saves will have to look elsewhere in 2026.
Free agent starter John Means announced that he suffered a ruptured Achilles earlier this week. (Source: Andy Kostka on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Means underwent surgery this week. He will likely miss most of next season. He did not pitch last year as he was working his way back from Tommy John surgery. It is another tough blow for the veteran starter.
