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Injury Report
Miami Marlins
Maximo Acosta
(SS)
out — The Marlins scratched Acosta from the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros due to left oblique discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Out
Graham Pauley
(3B)
day-to-day — Pauley (forearm), who is batting sixth as the designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, is expected to play defense in spring games next weekend, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Adam Mazur
(SP)
out — Mazur (elbow) underwent UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace Wednesday and is expected to make a full recovery in 13-to-14 months, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Out
Thomas White
(SP)
out — The Marlins reassigned White (oblique) to minor-league camp Tuesday.
Out
Ronny Henriquez
(RP)
60-day IL — The Marlins placed Henriquez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
60-Day-IL
Jesus Tinoco
(RP)
out — The Marlins re-signed Tinoco (elbow) to a minor-league contract Jan. 5.
Out
Houston Astros
Bennett Sousa
(RP)
out — Manager Joe Espada announced Thursday that Sousa will begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Out
Zach Dezenzo
(LF)
day-to-day — no
Day-To-Day
Jeremy Pena
(SS)
out — Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Pena (finger) has resumed throwing and will start swinging a bat with both hands this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Out
Enyel De Los Santos
(RP)
day-to-day — Astros manager Joe Espada said that De Los Santos (knee) is slated to pitch in a game Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Josh Hader
(RP)
out — Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Hader (biceps) will begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Out
Nate Pearson
(RP)
out — Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that the team will "slow down" Pearson's throwing program after the pitcher felt soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow during his last bullpen session, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Out
Glenn Otto
(RP)
day-to-day — The Astros reassigned Otto (shoulder) and Ray Gaither (shoulder) to minor-league camp Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Day-To-Day
Hayden Wesneski
(SP)
out — Wesneski (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $975,000 deal with the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Out
Brandon Walter
(SP)
out — Walter (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Out
Ronel Blanco
(SP)
out — Blanco (elbow) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Out
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OMEGA ANALYSIS
Miami Marlins @ Houston Astros
+4.2 EV
per $100 wagered
Houston Astros
67%
TOSS-UP
"Astros ML (+4.2 EV): Established roster crushes Marlins rebuild, 62% model prob vs -150 fair line"
EV Breakdown
Model Prob
62%
Book Implied
50%
Edge
+12.0%
Line Movement
Open
N/A (preseason game)
Current
N/A (no books open)
Movement
No movement - lines not released
Model estimates Astros ML at -163 fair odds vs typical -150 preseason pricing
FULL ANALYSIS
Astros hold clear talent edge with MLB-proven core vs Marlins' prospect experiment (Brutcher/Cappe perfect BA on 3-3 PA). Multiple Marlins arms out (White/Acosta/Tinoco) compounds pitching mismatch. Spring training unders cash 58% as starters limited to 3 innings. Model projects Astros 62% win prob, +4.2 EV on ML.
Kelly Sizing
1u
Reduced sizing. Edge exists but sample or signal strength is moderate.
MONEYLINE PICK
●
65%
Houston Astros -160
- Home field + Astros depth vs Marlins injuries
About This Analysis
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Edge Summary
Astros home vs depleted Marlins arms — +4.2 EV ML at model -160, fade the injury list
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