Marlins host pitchers and catchers in Jupiter, marking beginning of spring training

JUPITER. Fla. (WSVN) — The Miami Marlins are officially back! Pitchers and catchers reported to Jupiter to mark the start of spring training.

7News cameras were rolling as the team debuted its 2026 pitching rotation.

Following offseason changes with Edward Cabrera traded to the Chicago Cubs, and Ryan Weathers was dealt to the New York Yankees, the Marlins showed off their new era of players on the mound.

Speaking with 7News on Wednesday, Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough, who is entering his second season, said pitching will once again be crucial for the team.

“Our pitchers and our ability to pitch at a very high level is going to be the backbone of our teams, and it will be the backbone of our success, this year and moving forward,” he said.

Leading the rotation will be Sandy Alcantara and Yuri Perez. They’ll be joined by left-hander Braxton Garrett, who is looking to be a starter.

Garrett missed the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but says he’s glad to be back.

“You know I missed the butterflies, missed a little bit of anxiety. Get ready to pitch,” he said. “It’s been a while, so feeling it for the first time again will be a lot of fun.”

Right-hander Max Meyer has also returned ...