Marlins adjust bullpen, add LHP Kent Emanuel

Field Level Media|published: 04/01/2024, 2:56pm EDT

Apr 30, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Kent Emanuel (0) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. credits: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Marlins purchased the contract of left-hander Kent Emanuel in advance of Monday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

Emmanuel, 31, had his only major league experience in 2021 when he went 1-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Houston Astros.

To make room on the active roster, as well as the 40-man roster, the Marlins designated right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez for assignment. Gutierrez, 28, was added to Miami's roster Sunday then gave up three runs in four relief innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

—Field Level Media