The Marlins acquired Etzel (undisclosed) from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Nick Fortes, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
For the second trade deadline in a row, Etzel has been traded elsewhere, as he was sent from the Orioles to the Rays last July. The 23-year-old has slashed just .230/.360/.347 with five home runs and 17 stolen bases at Double-A Montgomery in 2025 and is currently on the 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury.
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Rays' Matthew Etzel: Dealt to Tampa Bay
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The Rays acquired Etzel, Mac Horvath and Jackson Baumeister from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for starting pitcher Zach Eflin, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Etzel began the season with High-A Aberdeen before being promoted to Double-A Bowie, where he was slashing .254/.333/.368 with nine stolen bases, two home runs and 10 RBI across 129 plate appearances. A 10th-round pick in 2023, his speed and defensive versatility in the outfield could allow him to develop into a big-league bench player.
