The Marlins outrighted Roa (shoulder) to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Miami claimed Roa off waivers from Cincinnati on Nov. 1, but he's now been stripped of his 40-man roster spot after just 15 days with the organization. The 25-year-old righty spent all of last season in Triple-A, where he posted a 5.55 ERA and 1.76 WHIP across 48.2 innings before going down with a sprained shoulder. He'll likely need to show some improvement at Jacksonville before getting a chance to make his MLB debut.
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Marlins' Christian Roa: Claimed by Miami
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The Marlins claimed Roa (shoulder) off waivers from the Reds on Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Roa posted a 5.55 ERA and 47:30 K:BB over 48.2 innings with Triple-A Louisville in 2024 before going down in August with a right shoulder sprain. He did not have surgery, but it's unclear whether Roa will be ready for the start of spring training.
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Reds' Christian Roa: Joins 40-man roster
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The Reds selected Roa to their 40-man roster Tuesday.
Putting Roa on the 40-man roster prevents him from being scooped up by another team in next month's Rule 5 Draft. However, the 24-year-old righty will likely need to show significant improvement before getting the call to the majors after posting a 5.43 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 61.1 frames with Triple-A Louisville in 2023.
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Reds' Christian Roa: Held back in extended ST
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Roa is rehabbing an undisclosed injury in extended spring training, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports.
The 23-year-old righty pitched 34.2 innings at High-A last season and will likely return to that level once healthy. He could reach Double-A by the end of the year.
