Owen Caissie -- Performance Analysis

Owen Caissie, left-fielder for the Miami Marlins, is experiencing a difficult 2026 season at the plate. Through 35 games, Caissie has accumulated 20 hits in 101 at-bats for a .198 batting average. His power production includes 2 home runs and 6 doubles, with 17 RBIs and 11 runs scored. He has drawn 7 walks while striking out 47 times, resulting in a concerning 41.2% strikeout rate. His offensive metrics reflect the struggles: .254 on-base percentage, .317 slugging percentage, and .571 OPS, contributing to a -0.9 WAR. The splits show similar difficulties against both left-handed pitchers (.188 AVG) and right-handed pitchers (.200 AVG).

Caissie is currently listed as day-to-day with left triceps soreness. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough indicated after Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals that Caissie will likely be available following Monday's team off day, with an expected return date of May 11, 2026. Defensively, Caissie has been solid, posting a 1.000 fielding percentage across 31 games with 53 putouts and no errors, though his -0.8 dWAR suggests limited defensive value relative to position.