Marlins Acquire Bruján and Faucher in Trade with Rays

First trade by new Marlins president Peter Bendix sees team trading prospects for infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján and reliever Calvin Faucher, while non-tendering Jacob Stallings and Garrett Hampson.

Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix has made his first trade, acquiring middle infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján and right-handed reliever Calvin Faucher from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Bruján, who turns 26 in February, has struggled at the MLB level but has shown promise in the Dominican Republic Winter League and could potentially fill the Marlins' shortstop opening.
Faucher, who was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay earlier in the week, provides another right-handed option to Miami’s left-hander-heavy bullpen.
The Marlins traded two lower-level prospects, Erick Lara and Andrew Lindsey, and a player to be named or cash for Bruján and Faucher.
The Marlins have also non-tendered Jacob Stallings and Garrett Hampson, leaving Nick Fortes as the lone remaining catcher on the 40-man roster.