Marlins Weigh Trades Centered on Hicks and Stowers as Deadline Nears

With their season revived to 58-55, the Marlins are actively discussing trades involving left-handed hitters Liam Hicks and Kyle Stowers as the MLB trade deadline approaches; Hicks is drawing interest from the Rays, Red Sox, and Rangers, while Stowers has emerged as a strong offensive option at first base. Both players are controllable for several years (Hicks through 2030, Stowers through 2029), making a deal sizable, and Miami is weighing whether to buy, sell, or both as it also considers extending catching prospect Joe Mack, which could influence how hard they push to move Hicks.