RHP Carter Capps, 26, didn't make his first appearance in a spring training game until March 17 after undergoing Tommy John surgery last March. Manager Andy Green has said he is thinking about using Capps as his closer when he is ready to pitch as a way of limiting his appearances this season. Capps as closer would make an already deep Padres bullpen even better.

RHP Carter Capps, 25, was traded to the San Diego Padres on Friday as part of a seven-player deal. Capps could be a steal for the Padres -- he had a 1.16 ERA in 30 appearances for the Marlins last year, flashing a 100 mph fastball that was nearly unhittable. He struck out 16.8 batters per nine innings. But he lost all of 2016 after elbow surgery, and the Padres can only pray that he stays healthy going forward. So far, he has been injury prone, which is why the Marlins included him in the deal.

RHP Carter Capps was traded by the Marlins to the Padres in a seven-player deal, according to multiple reports Friday. Capps, 25, is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March. He is expected to return next year.

The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander starters Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea from the San Diego Padres in a seven-player trade, according to multiple reports Friday.The Marlins also will get Double-A right-handed reliever Tayron Guerrero from the Padres, who will receive injured reliever Carter Capps, right-hander Jarred Cosart and two of Miami's top prospects -- first baseman Josh Naylor and right-hander Luis Castillo.The Marlins (55-47) were seeking rotation depth in their push for the postseason. Miami entered Friday tied for the second wild-card spot in the National League.Cashner, 29, is 4-7 with a 4.76 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 30 walks over 79 1/3 innings in 16 starts this season. He is eligible for free agency after the season.Rea, 26, is 5-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) with 76 strikeouts and 44 walks over 99 1/3 innings. He isn't eligible for arbitration until 2019.Guerrero, 25, has split time this season at Double-A and Triple-A El Paso, with a combined record of... [More]

RHP Carter Capps was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Sunday. Capps underwent season-ending elbow surgery in March

RHP Carter Capps was scheduled to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery Tuesday.Capps missed two months last season and significant time in 2014 with elbow soreness. The Marlins shut him down the first week of spring training to send him to visit Dr. James Andrews.Capps felt a bite in his right elbow during batting practice. If everything goes according to plan, Capps could be back for Opening Day 2017.

Miami Marlins right-hander Carter Capps will miss the 2016 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.Capps missed two months last season and significant time in 2014 with elbow soreness. The Marlins shut him down the first week of spring training to send him to visit Dr. James Andrews.Capps felt a bite in his right elbow during batting practice. He told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel an MRI was "inconclusive. You know it's there, but you don't know if it's old, you don't know if it's new."If everything goes according to plan, Capps could be back for Opening Day 2017.

RHP Carter Capps will visit Dr. James Andrews to investigate the cause of ongoing issues with the elbow in his throwing arm. Capps missed two months last season and significant time in 2014 with elbow soreness. The Marlins shut him down Thursday and could consider the 60-day disabled list depending on his exam with Andrews. Capps felt a bite in his right elbow during batting practice Sunday. He told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel an MRI was "inconclusive. You know it's there, but you don't know if it's old, you don't know if it's new."

Miami Marlins right-hander Carter Capps will visit Dr. James Andrews to investigate the cause of ongoing issues with the elbow in his throwing arm. Capps missed two months last season and significant time in 2014 with elbow soreness. The Marlins shut him down Thursday and could consider the 60-day disabled list depending on his exam with Andrews.Capps felt a bite in his right elbow during batting practice Sunday. He told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel an MRI was "inconclusive. You know it's there, but you don't know if it's old, you don't know if it's new.""Obviously, I'm concerned. I'd like to be out there pain free and competing," Capps said. "But at the same time it would be nice to have some peace of mind that comes with knowing that a guy that's looked at a lot of elbows, whatever he has to say, that will be more relaxing than just the wait-and-see wonder game, which is where I'm at right now."

Capps (elbow) will be shut down for the remainder of the season, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Capps appeared to be nearing a return, as he anticipated returning on the team's current home stand, but there just wasn't enough time left in the season. The 25-year-old had by far his best season in the big leagues, posting a 1.16 ERA with a 58:7 K:BB ratio in 31 innings, and figures to be ready by the start of spring training in 2016.

Capps (elbow) is expected to throw one more bullpen session during the Marlins' upcoming home stand before being activated from the disabled list, the Miami Herald reports.

He tossed a bullpen session Friday without issue and is now on track to get a couple of innings in with the Marlins before the season ends. Regardless of how much work he's able to get in over the final two weeks, 2015 was a success for the up-and-down flame thrower. He's posted a 1.16 ERA and 0.81 WHIP over 31 innings this season with a devastating 58 strikeouts in that time.

Capps (elbow) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Friday in Washington, the Associated Press reports.

If everything goes well in the sim game Capps could return at some point next week, although there may not be enough time for him to make a notable fantasy impact.

Capps (elbow) reported no discomfort following a Tuesday bullpen session, the first pain-free throwing session he's had since landing on the disabled list in early August, the Miami Herald reports.

Capps has been throwing semi-regularly for the past four weeks but had continual discomfort up until his latest workout. In the midst of a breakout season, Capps is slated to throw again on Friday and could return to the Marlins shortly thereafter. He's compiled a dominating 1.16 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in just 31 innings pitched out of the pen this season.

Capps (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday, his first since landing on the disabled list with a right elbow strain, the Miami Herald reports.

Manager Dan Jennings indicated that everything went well with the throwing session and noted that Capps would thrown again in the coming days before heading out on a short rehab stint. I the midst of a breakout season, Capps is on track to return to the Marlins soon after he is first eligible.

Capps (elbow) should resume throwing in three or four days, Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald reports.

If all goes as planned, the Marlins expect to have Capps available in their bullpen again soon after the 15-day minimum DL stint. An MRI taken of his arm revealed no major damage.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Carter Capps is expected to resume throwing in three or four days after being placed on the disabled list Monday due to a strained right elbow, according to the Miami Herald.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Carter Capps is expected to resume throwing in three or four days after being placed on the disabled list Monday due to a strained right elbow, according to the Miami Herald. An MRI taken Monday revealed no major damage, and Capps, who has a 1.16 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 30 games, could return after missing the minimum amount of time.

Capps has been placed on the 15-day DL with a right elbow strain.

Capps was lifted from Sunday's game due to the issue, and after further examination the decision has been made to send him to the DL. In his place, the Marlins selected the contract of right-hander Brian Ellington from Triple-A.

The Miami Marlins placed relief pitcher Carter Capps on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of an elbow strain.

The Miami Marlins placed relief pitcher Carter Capps on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of an elbow strain. Capps had to be removed from Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after feeling discomfort in the area, but his placement on the disabled list comes as something of a surprise, as he said he was feeling better after the game. "I'm not really concerned, just frustrated it tightened up when the game's on the line," Capps told Fox Sports Florida. "It definitely gives me a lot of comfort like I said it already feels better now. I have full range of motion. I passed all the tests. It's really not an issue, just unfortunately cramped up on me. Didn't need it to happen that at-bat." Capps is having a breakout season, tallying a 1.16 earned-run average and 58 strikeouts in just 31 innings.

Capps was lifted from Sunday's game against the Padres due to a right elbow stiffness, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.

The Marlins are labeling Capps as day-to-day, but after he missed four months last season due to an injury to the same elbow, the right-hander has to be at least a bit concerned. If Capps' condition fails to improve within the next few days, the Marlins would likely send him in for a MRI, which should offer more clarity on the severity of his setback.

Capps was pulled from the mound during his relief appearance Sunday against San Diego due to an undisclosed injury, Padres radio broadcaster Bob Scanlan reports.

Capps has paired an unorthodox delivery with premium velocity to produce exceptional results in a setup role with the Marlins this season, posting a 1.16 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 31 innings. Those numbers have made him an asset in both deep mixed leagues and NL-only formats, so be sure to keep tabs on his health in the coming days. The Marlins should at least release an update on the nature of his injury after the game.