MIAMI — Hours after the Miami Marlins dropped the third game of a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2 Sunday at loanDepot park during the team’s 10-game, 10-day homestand, Craig Mish of Marlins.TV reported that the club is making a roster move.

According to Mish, catcher Joe Mack, the Marlins’ No. 4-ranked prospect, is being called up Monday, while catcher Agustín Ramírez is being optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Mack, 23, is “somewhat of a one-dimensional hitter, but as long as he’s tapping into his plus raw power from the left side of the plate and providing quality defense, that’s fine,” according to his MLB.com scouting report.

In 24 games with the Jumbo Shrimp, Mack was hitting .244/.388/.378 with two doubles, three home runs and nine RBIs.

The Marlins have not announced any roster moves as of Sunday evening.

Ramírez, 24, who made his major league debut April 21, 2025, has struggled behind the plate in his first full season, including a 2-for-9 start with three strikeouts in May.

Ramírez went 0-for-4 Sunday, slashing .230/.318/.345 in 35 games.

According to MLB.com Marlins beat writer Christina De Nicola, during Ramírez’s rookie season, he led all catchers with errors (10) and passed balls (19).

Mack will join Liam Hicks, who has been very successful behind the plate early this season, on the team’s 26-man active roster.

Entering Monday’s series finale at 6:40 p.m. ET, Hicks leads the team with seven home runs and 29 RBIs.

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