Jesus Tinoco

Marlins RHP Jesus Tinoco has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Tinoco was one of five pitchers to lose his spot on the Marlins roster. He will be free to sign with any team in the offseason.

The Marlins sent RHP Jesus Tinoco outright to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Fantasy Impact

Tinoco posted four saves with a 5.12 ERA across 20 appearances this past season. He will have the option to elect free agency if he so chooses.

Jesus Tinoco underwent right elbow UCL hybrid reconstruction with associated flexor tendon repair on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Tinoco is projected to return in 13 to 14 months after undergoing surgery. He finished the season with a 5.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 19.1 innings.

Jesus Tinoco will undergo surgery to repair his right forearm flexor and may miss all of 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Tinoco, who has been on the injured list with a forearm injury since June 6, is scheduled to undergo surgery in early September after a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister. The procedure could sideline him for the entire 2026 season. He finished this season with a 5.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 19.1 innings.

The Miami Marlins shut down Jesus Tinoco's throwing program.

Fantasy Impact

Tinoco had been doing mound work as he was recovering from a right forearm strain but wasn't recovering as quickly as the team had hoped the day after throwing. A new timeline for his return has not been announced.