# Marlins' Hidden Middle Infield Stars

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-05-26T04:48:04+00:00
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Miami’s surprise middle infield duo, Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez, are rewriting the script with their dominant play this season. Combining for over four wins above replacement, they’ve outperformed every other infield pair in the league. Both undervalued pickups—Edwards traded down the pipeline, Lopez snagged off waivers—have turned into MVP-caliber performers. Edwards is crushing lefties with improved plate discipline and power, while Lopez leads the majors in hits and batting average, hitting harder and smarter thanks to coaching. Their speed, contact skills, and sudden leaps have quietly propelled the Marlins into playoff contention, proving that the best talent often arrives where you least expect it. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d1af9c845a5b4d55

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