Washington Nationals relief pitcher Dylan Floro is experiencing shoulder tightness and will be sidelined for a little while, manager Dave Martinez told Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. Martinez noted that Floro typically deals with some soreness in Spring Training, so he's not too concerned. The 33-year-old inked a major league deal with Washington this offseason, just one season removed from a solid 2023 campaign in which he amassed a 2.96 FIP, 9.21 K/9, 2.70 BB/9, and 54.4 GB%. He figures to be ready ahead of Opening Day next month.

Free-agent right-hander Dylan Floro agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal plus performance bonuses with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, according to a source. The 32-year-old veteran reliever will head to D.C. after spending the 2023 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins. He wasn't very effective last year despite posting a sub-.300 ERA in 2020 and 2021 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Marlins. Floro went 5-6 with a 4.76 ERA (2.96 FIP), 1.53 WHIP, seven saves, 17 walks and 58 strikeouts in 56 2/3 relief innings last year. He ran into a bit of bad luck this past season, though, so the rebuilding Nationals are hoping he can bounce-back as a veteran presence in their bullpen in 2024. Floro most likely won't have much fantasy value, if any, in what is expected to be a middle-relief role.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro has been traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez. It's a bit odd to see two contending organizations swap relievers. The Marlins have been using Floro in some high-leverage situations this season. He holds a 4.54 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 41/11 K/BB with seven saves in 39.1 innings of work. Lopez was an All-Star last season, but has not found the same success this time around. He holds a 5.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP with three saves this season. Neither player is expected to be the closer on their new team, so there won't be much impact in terms of fantasy baseball.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his sixth save in a 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Floro didn't allow a baserunner and struck out a pair. This was much needed for the 32-year-old, as he has had some rough outings lately and is in jeopardy of losing his closing role to A.J. Puk when he returns from the IL, which could be any day. This performance may not save him from that fate, but it gives the Marlins something to think about at least. That said, Puk should be added by any Floro owners in leagues where the former is still available.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro got crushed by the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, as he allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over just of an inning. Floro was put into the game with one out, a runner on first, and the score tied in the eighth. He unraveled quickly and would have taken the loss in this one if it wasn't for Pierce Johnson having a rough outing as well. Floro had been looking like the favorite out of the Marlins bullpen heading into this one, picking up saves in his last four appearances. An appearance like this one can change things quickly, though, and it's tough to say who will get the next opportunity for the Marlins. Floro should still be rostered in leagues where saves are valuable.

Miami Marlins reliever Dylan Floro allowed one walk over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He was called on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead for the Marlins. The 32-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to earn his fourth save of the season. Floro has now recorded a save in back-to-back chances. The right-hander owns a 2.66 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts over 20 1/3 innings in 2023. Floro should continue to see the bulk of Miami's save chances with A.J. Puk (elbow) on the injured list. Fantasy managers searching for saves should look to add Floro in all league formats while he's serving as the team's primary closer.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro was called upon to protect a two-run lead against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander posted an ugly outing on Friday, but was able to redeem himself here. Floro tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. The 32-year-old has pitched scoreless ball in 15 of his 18 appearances thus far. He seems like the obvious choice to step up into the closer role with A.J. Puk sidelined. That being said, he'll be worth a look in formats where saves matter until Puk returns.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro earned his first save of the season Thursday, holding down a 5-4 ninth-inning lead over the Atlanta Braves. Floro tossed a perfect frame and struck out a pair. It was a nice bounceback game for Floro, who was torched for three runs and the loss on Wednesday. It was a bit of a weird situation that gave Floro the save opportunity in this one, as usual closer A.J. Puk pitched the eighth inning in what was a 4-0 Braves lead at the time. Puk hadn't worked in five days and the eighth would've been the last opportunity to use him had the Marlins not stormed back. Long story short, Puk is still the primary closer and Floro will likely only see opportunities when Puk needs a day off.

Miami Marlins relief pitchers Tanner Scott, Dylan Floro and A.J. Puk are "in the mix" for closing situations this year, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Floro is expected to be the favorite for saves in Miami after picking up 25 saves for the team over the last two seasons. Scott and Puk are left-handers, and Scott had a career-high 20 saves for the Fish in 2022. Both southpaws have intriguing strikeout upside and are worth speculating on for saves/holds in the back of Miami's bullpen in deeper fantasy leagues. This will probably be a frustrating situation to follow in fantasy, especially with Schumaker being a first-time manager at the big-league level in 2023. Puk was dominant in spring training but has the least closing experience of the trio.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro looked dominated Tuesday, striking out the side in order to earn his eighth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the New York Mets. Floro has been the most effective option out of the bullpen for manager Don Mattingly, and while the Marlins have not had many save opportunities, they will be looking to play spoiler over this final stretch of the season. Floro could be a sneaky pick-up for fantasy managers in their push to the finish line. He has a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 44 strikeouts in 49 1/3 innings.

Miami Marlins reliever Dylan Floro closed out Monday's 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals, recording his second save of the season. He pitched one inning, allowing one unearned run with no strikeouts or walks. Floro owns an ugly 4.95 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with nine strikeouts across 20 innings this season. However, he's improved as of late, pitching to a 2.70 ERA in his last seven outings. Floro's saves came on back-to-back days, so perhaps Don Mattingly is starting to find more trust in the right-hander. Tanner Scott still figures to be the closer, but the former Dodger might be a streaming option when the former isn't available.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dylan Floro (shoulder) threw 23 pitches in his rehab appearance with Low-A Jupiter on Saturday. The 31-year-old dealt with right rotator cuff tendinitis delaying his 2022 season debut. Barring any setbacks, Floro could return to action next week. It remains to be seen if the right-hander will handle closing duties once he returns. Anthony Bender is Miami's primary closer and has had a rough start to the year, converting 3-of-5 saves while posting an 8.31 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and a 3:2 K: BB across 4 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers should stash Floro in all leagues as he is expected to have a significant role in the bullpen once activated from the injured list.

Miami Marlins pitcher Dylan Floro (shoulder) threw a 16-pitch simulated game Sunday. He is scheduled to throw another simulated game at extended Spring Training on Wednesday. In late March, the 31-year-old dealt with arm soreness, then was diagnosed with right rotator cuff tendinitis. Floro is a few weeks away from returning from the injured list, and it remains to be seen if the right-hander will handle closing duties when he returns. Anthony Bender is Miami's primary closer, converting 2-of-3 save chances with a 5.40 ERA and 1:1 K: BB over 3 1/3 innings in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Floro in most league formats as he was initially projected as the favorite to open the year as the Marlins' closer.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Miami's LoanDepot Park on Thursday. The 31-year-old began experiencing arm soreness in late March, then was diagnosed with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He's still probably at least a few weeks away from returning to the team as he still needs to face live batters and go on a rehab assignment in the minors. Floro was projected as the favorite to open the year as the Marlins' closer. For now, Anthony Bender appears to be the top candidate for saves on the team. He's the only reliever in the bullpen with a save thus far. Floro could take back closing duties when he returns, or we could see a committee type of situation.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro (arm) will begin the season on the injured list, but manager Don Mattingly said he's "in a good spot." Floro has been behind in camp because of right arm soreness, but he threw a light bullpen this week and was scheduled to throw another on Friday. It sounds as though he won't have to miss too much time to begin the season, as long as he doesn't suffer a setback. However, the Marlins will have to shake up their bullpen right out of the gates, as Floro was projected to open the year as the closer. Instead, Anthony Bender and Anthony Bass could split ninth-inning duties to kick off the 2022 season.

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that relief pitcher Dylan Floro is "a little behind" in his throwing program while he deals with arm soreness. "We'll have some questions with his ramp ups. He's throwing, but we're not quite sure when he's going to be ready," Mattingly said. The 31-year-old right-hander had the first 15 saves of his career with the Fish in 2021 and was set to enter this year as their closer yet again, but his arm issues could cause him to miss the start of the regular season. He had a nice 2.81 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 62 K's and 25 walks in 64 relief innings, but it's looking like Anthony Bass and Anthony Bender could be battling for ninth-inning duties to open up the 2022 campaign.

Miami Marlins closer Dylan Floro saved his 13th game of the season in Wednesday's win over the New York Mets. Floro pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts, delivering a 3-2 victory. Floro has done the job well as closer since the Marlins sent Yimi Garcia to the Astros at the trade deadline to be a middle reliever. Floro has a 2.90 ERA, but if the Marlins plan on competing next season, they'll need to do quite a bit of work on their bullpen.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro picked up his ninth save of the season in Thursday's win over the New York Mets. Floro pitched a scoreless ninth inning, recording two strikeouts to lock down the 3-2 win for the Fish. He isn't a particularly great pitcher, but he's in a situation that makes him worth rostering in most fantasy formats, especially in the fantasy playoffs.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro recorded his seventh save of the season in Sunday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander didn't have the cleanest outing and allowed one hit, one run, one walk and struck out one. Despite the shaky appearance, he was able to close the door and secure his seventh save of the season. Floro has been in a committee with fellow relief pitcher Anthony Bender, but Floro has been getting more save opportunities and Bender has been getting hit hard in the month of August. Floro has been having a solid season out of the bullpen and is 5-4 with a 3.00 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched. Those seeking saves should give Floro a look, but there may be better options on the waiver wire.

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro picked up his fifth save of the season on Sunday, wrapping up a sweep of the Chicago Cubs. Floro was replaced by Anthony Bender in Saturday's game, but it seems that Floro is still at least at the top of the committee for Don Mattingly's Marlins. On Sunday, Floro locked down a 4-1 win with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit and a walk but striking out two. Floro will likely see the majority of the save chances going forward for the Marlins, and is worth rostering in deeper formats.