UPDATE: The Miami Marlins have activated third baseman Connor Norby as of Friday, marking his return after a month-long recovery from surgery on a broken hamate bone in his left wrist. Norby, who last played on July 11 against the Baltimore Orioles, has been a significant asset for the Marlins this season.
Just days after his wrist surgery performed by renowned hand specialist Dr. Don Sheridan in Phoenix on July 16, Norby has rejoined the lineup, batting sixth against the New York Mets. His return is a much-needed boost for the Marlins as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Very excited to get Connor back. He worked extremely hard along with our training staff to get back from this as quickly as he could.” Norby completed five rehab games with Triple-A Jacksonville before his activation.
Norby’s performance has been impressive despite earlier setbacks. He missed the first three weeks of the season due to a strained oblique and has recorded a batting average of .241 with six home runs and 26 RBIs across 72 games this season. The Marlins acquired him at the 2024 trade deadline from Baltimore, where he had batted .236 with nine homers and 20 RBIs in 45 games.
To make room for Norby on the roster, the Marlins optioned infielder Maximo Acosta to Jacksonville. Acosta struggled at the plate, hitting just .167 (4-for-24) in nine games this season.
As the Marlins push for playoff contention, Norby’s return could prove pivotal. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how his presence impacts the team’s performance in the coming games. Stay tuned for updates on his progress and the Marlins’ quest for postseason success.
