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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Playing third base Sunday

  Rotowire Mar 22, 2026

  Pauley (forearm) will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. After experiencing tightness in his right forearm early in camp, Pauley had been limited to designated hitter through his first nine spring games, but he's finally been given the green light to debut in the field. The 25-year-old will be part of the Marlins' Opening Day roster, but it's unclear if he'll be deployed as the primary third baseman to begin the season. Connor Norby has outproduced Pauley this spring, but he may be needed in left field to cover for Kyle Stowers (hamstring).

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Slated to play third base Sunday

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2026

  Pauley (forearm) is expected to play third base in Miami's spring-training finale Sunday against the Mets, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. Pauley has been seeing some action at DH during spring training while recovering from soreness in his right forearm, but the 25-year-old is on the brink of making his first Grapefruit League appearance in the field, which is encouraging for his Opening Day availability.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Nearing full clearance

  Rotowire Mar 15, 2026

  Pauley (forearm), who is batting sixth as the designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, is expected to play defense in spring games next weekend, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The 25-year-old recently progressed to playing defense in back field games but still needs a bit more time before doing so in Grapefruit League action. Pauley has been limited to serving as a designated hitter while working his way back from forearm tightness. The injury hasn't notably affected his production at the plate this spring, as he has a .316/.409/.474 slash line with a double, a triple and a steal in seven games.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Plays defense in backfields game

  Rotowire Mar 10, 2026

  Pauley (forearm) played five innings of defense in a backfields game Monday but did not throw, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Tuesday that Pauley will remain limited to designated-hitter duty in Grapefruit League games "for a while." Pauley is working his way back from right forearm tightness and the club is deliberating rebuilding his throwing before he's allowed to play in games without restrictions. If healthy, Pauley could open the season as Miami's primary third baseman.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Returning Sunday

  Rotowire Feb 28, 2026

  Pauley (forearm) will serve as Miami's designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports. Pauley's spring debut has been delayed this year due to forearm tightness, but he has seemingly made a full recovery and will begin playing in exhibition games this weekend. The 25-year-old slashed .224/.311/.366 with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored across 184 plate appearances with the Marlins last year and is the favorite to open the regular season as Miami's primary third baseman.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Cleared of UCL damage

  Rotowire Feb 24, 2026

  An MRI on Pauley's right arm did not show any UCL damage, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports. It's not clear what the specific diagnosis was, but Pauley appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario. The infielder is able to field grounders but is not yet cleared for throwing or hitting. Pauley told Christina De Nicola of MLB.com on Tuesday that he could play in games as soon as later this week and no later than within two weeks. Pauley has a shot to be ready for Opening Day, but it could be close.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Hopes to be back soon

  Rotowire Feb 24, 2026

  Pauley (forearm) said he'll return to games within a week in a best-case scenario, and in two weeks at most, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported Tuesday. He underwent imaging Monday after experiencing tightness, and it sounds like he has a chance to still be ready for Opening Day. Connor Norby will get a chance to play third base in the meantime.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Getting forearm checked out

  Rotowire Feb 23, 2026

  The Marlins announced Monday that Pauley underwent imaging after experiencing forearm tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Pauley has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game because of the issue and hasn't improved as hoped, so the Marlins sent him for tests. Results of the imaging should be available within a day or two, but he'll at least temporarily be shut down from baseball activities. If the issue jeopardizes Pauley's availability for Opening Day, Connor Norby would be the favorite to start at third base for the Marlins.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Could be favorite for 3B job

  Rotowire Feb 6, 2026

  Pauley may be the favorite to win the Marlins' starting job at third base over Connor Norby due to his superior defense, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. A platoon could also emerge between the lefty-swinging Pauley and the right-handed Norby if neither seizes the starting gig this spring. However, Pauley would seem to have the edge after recording six Outs Above Average last season, tied for fifth among third baseman, while seeing his offense pick up in the second half. Norby is also expected to get some work in the outfield during camp, which could signal a transition into a utility role. Pauley slashed a respectable .250/.367/.474 over 90 plate appearances after the All-Star break in 2025 with four homers, two steals and a sharp 14:15 BB:K.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Seeing semi-frequent playing time

  Rotowire Sep 21, 2025

  Pauley will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Rangers. Though he doesn't have a direct path to an everyday role at any one position, Pauley has now picked up starts in four of the Marlins' six games since being reinstated from the injured list Monday. He's seen action at three different spots in the infield, making two starts at third base and one apiece at second base and first base.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Kicking off rehab assignment

  Rotowire Sep 10, 2025

  Pauley (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Pauley has been on the shelf for more than three weeks with a right oblique strain but has been cleared to return to game action. He will play third base for Jacksonville on Wednesday and shouldn't need too many rehab contests before being activated from the 10-day injured list. Pauley will beat Connor Norby (quadriceps) back from the IL, so the former should be the Marlins' primary third baseman when he returns, at least until the latter is ready.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Likely out until mid-September

  Rotowire Aug 19, 2025

  Pauley is expected to miss about four weeks after straining his right oblique over the weekend, MLB.com reports. That timeline would have the third baseman out until mid-September, and it's possible the Marlins end up shutting him down completely if his recovery has any hiccups. Pauley has slashed .273/.385/.527 over 25 games since the All-Star break with four home runs and an impressive 10:11 BB:K, but his prolonged absence could give Connor Norby (wrist) a chance to reclaim the starting job at the hot corner heading into 2026. While both players remain on the shelf for the time being, Javier Sanoja will likely see the bulk of the playing time at third base.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Dealing with side issue

  Rotowire Aug 17, 2025

  Pauley wasn't available for Sunday's 5-3 win over the Red Sox due to right side tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Even if he was fully healthy, the left-handed-hitting Pauley likely would have sat out Sunday anyway while lefty Garrett Crochet took the hill for the Red Sox, but the injury now threatens the third baseman's availability for the Marlins' upcoming series with the Cardinals that begins Monday. If Pauley's side issue is deemed serious enough to send him to the injured list, Infielder Maximo Acosta could be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Idle against southpaw

  Rotowire Aug 17, 2025

  Pauley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. Pauley will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitters Troy Johnston, Liam Hicks and Jakob Marsee while the Red Sox send southpaw Garrett Crochet to the hill. Javier Sanoja will replace Pauley at third base and will bat fifth.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Perfect at plate in rout

  Rotowire Aug 13, 2025

  Pauley went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 13-4 win over the Guardians. Pauley reached base in all five plate appearances, highlighted by a 403-foot homer in the sixth inning. The 24-year-old has been productive in August, going 8-for-24 with three homers and a stolen base. For the year, he's slashing .239/.318/.388 with four long balls, 11 RBI, 15 runs scored and two steals across 152 plate appearances. He should continue to see regular at-bats while Connor Norby (wrist) remains sidelined.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Checking out of lineup

  Rotowire Aug 10, 2025

  Pauley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta. After going 2-for-12 with a pair of home runs, three RBI and a stolen base while starting the last five games, Pauley will retreat to the bench while Atlanta sends southpaw Joey Wentz to the bump. Javier Sanoja will spell Pauley at the hot corner.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Goes yard again Thursday

  Rotowire Aug 8, 2025

  Pauley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to Atlanta. The third baseman capped a five-run second inning when he ripped a Carlos Carrasco sinker down the right-field line. Pauley is batting .292 (7-for-24) over his last 10 games, a stretch that includes all three of his homers in the majors this season.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Pops second homer

  Rotowire Aug 7, 2025

  Pauley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over Houston. The third baseman took Hector Neris deep in the fifth inning. Pauley has two homers on the season for the Marlins, but both have come in the last seven games, and since the All-Star break he's batting .278 (10-for-36) with three RBI and five runs. Connor Norby (wrist) still lacks a firm timeline for his return, but Pauley is beginning to make a case to keep the starting job at third base regardless of when Norby gets activated.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Homers in win

  Rotowire Jul 29, 2025

  Pauley went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Cardinals. Pauley belted his first homer of the season, and he recorded his first RBI since April 19. With Connor Norby (wrist) still likely to be sidelined for about another month, Pauley should have a clearer path to reps at third base for the time being. That said, Pauley is slashing just .224/.288/.318 with seven doubles, seven RBI and one stolen base over his 119 plate appearances.

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• Marlins' Graham Pauley: Moves up to majors

  Rotowire Jul 13, 2025

  The Marlins recalled Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. He'll start at third base and bat eighth in the Marlins' series finale versus the Orioles. The 24-year-old will fill in for Connor Norby (wrist), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. While Norby is on the shelf, Pauley could end up seeing the bulk of the stars at the hot corner, though the Marlins may shield him from left-handed pitching. Pauley posted a poor .545 OPS In 89 plate appearances with Miami earlier this season but had been sporting a hot bat at Triple-A prior to his latest call-up, slashing .395/.452/.789 with four home runs over his last 10 games for Jacksonville.

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