10-Day IL
Injury Oblique
Est. Return 4/20/2025
2025 Stats
AVG
.300
HR
0
RBI
3
R
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SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Fortes made 99 starts at catcher for the Marlins in 2024 and remains dependable as ever in the field, but his .577 OPS was only a marginal improvement on his 2023 figure. The 28-year-old's bat was never a strength in the minors either, so a major turnaround shouldn't be expected after he posted a .216/.261/.309 slash line over the past two years. Fortes' work behind the plate should help him retain a roster spot given the need for stability at the position, but Miami is likely to test out their options at catcher in 2025. Liam Hicks was selected in the Rule 5 Draft, while prospect Agustin Ramirez appears close to making his MLB debut. Read Past Outlooks
Has Grade 1 oblique strain
Fortes has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
It's the least severe grade of strain, but Fortes could still be out beyond the minimum 10 days. In the meantime, Liam Hicks will operate as the Marlins' primary catcher, with Rob Brantly backing him up.
It's the least severe grade of strain, but Fortes could still be out beyond the minimum 10 days. In the meantime, Liam Hicks will operate as the Marlins' primary catcher, with Rob Brantly backing him up.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+30%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+95%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .694 | 192 | 4 | 17 | .253 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .532 | 488 | 6 | 41 | .205 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 1.300 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .400 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .667 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .267 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .534 | 103 | 1 | 6 | .196 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .597 | 232 | 3 | 23 | .242 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .854 | 83 | 3 | 10 | .316 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .460 | 240 | 3 | 16 | .165 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+19%
OPS at Home
2025
+70%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .627 | 345 | 5 | 34 | .232 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .529 | 335 | 5 | 24 | .205 | ||||
| 2025Home | .973 | 15 | 0 | 2 | .308 | ||||
| 2025Away | .571 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .286 | ||||
| 2024Home | .614 | 167 | 3 | 16 | .227 | ||||
| 2024Away | .541 | 168 | 1 | 13 | .228 | ||||
| 2023Home | .609 | 163 | 2 | 16 | .231 | ||||
| 2023Away | .514 | 160 | 4 | 10 | .177 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nick Fortes compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
22.7%BABIP
.400ISO
.200AVG
.300OBP
.333SLG
.500OPS
.833wOBA
.360Exit Velocity
91.0 mphHard Hit Rate
50.0%Barrels/PA
9.1%Expected BA
.295Expected SLG
.522Sprint Speed
23.3 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
13.3%Fly Ball %
53.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
The 27-year-old held a small edge in playing time over Jacob Stalling behind the plate for Miami last season, and Stallings has since been let go. Fortes ended up playing in 108 games and had a .204/.263/.299 slash line, which is a sharp drop from the .696 OPS he posted in 2022. He still provided a strong presence behind the plate, which should give him a strong chance at sticking with the big club for 2024. Fortes was never a major offensive threat during his minor-league career, so he seems unlikely to break out and become a solid option for fantasy managers. Christian Bethancourt was acquired in December and is a likely bet to split catching work.
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Lands on injured list
Fortes was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain.
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Back in lineup Monday
Fortes (neck) will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Mets.
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Remains on bench Sunday
Fortes (neck) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
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Scratched from lineup Saturday
Fortes was removed from Saturday's lineup against Atlanta due to neck stiffness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Resting Wednesday
Fortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely back for 2024
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald speculates Fortes will remain with the Marlins in 2024 as a backup catcher.
ANALYSIS
Fortes and Jacob Stallings split most of the catching work for the Marlins in 2023, but neither backstop provided much value offensively. Stallings is a candidate to be non-tendered this offseason, while Fortes' pre-arbitration salary should allow him to stick around as a potential backup. The 26-year-old struggled to a .204/.263/.299 slash line in 108 games, but it appears he'll have another chance with the big club in 2024.
Fortes and Jacob Stallings split most of the catching work for the Marlins in 2023, but neither backstop provided much value offensively. Stallings is a candidate to be non-tendered this offseason, while Fortes' pre-arbitration salary should allow him to stick around as a potential backup. The 26-year-old struggled to a .204/.263/.299 slash line in 108 games, but it appears he'll have another chance with the big club in 2024.