Maximo Acosta

The Miami Marlins optioned Maximo Acosta to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Acosta slashed .233/.343/.267 across 30 at-bats since being called up on September 5. With Graham Pauley (oblique) and Connor Norby (quad) being activated from the injured list, there is no longer a spot for him on the Marlins, so he will return to the minors.

The Marlins are optioning Maximo Acosta.

Fantasy Impact

The move is being made to make room for Connor Norby being activated from the injured list. It is a bit of a surprise with how well Acosta has played since he was called up.

Maximo Acosta went 1-for-3 with a home run on Monday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Acosta extended the Marlins lead to 2-0 in the eighth inning. It wound up being big as Atlanta got the one run back in the ninth inning.

Maximo Acosta went 1-for-3 in the loss to the Blue Jays, driving in one run with a home run and scoring once.

Fantasy Impact

The 22-year-old has fought consistency issues at the plate, picking up hits in just two of 13 at-bats. After yesterday’s game, Acosta is hitting .154 with two home runs and two RBI across four games this season.

Max Acosta went 1-for-3 in win over the Cardinals with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, and one walk.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s victory, Acosta's season stats now stand at three games played with a .100 batting average with his first MLB home run coming Wednesday.