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Rays Reportedly Acquire Liam Hicks From Marlins

Adding the left-handed, cost-controlled hitter gives Tampa Bay a middle-of-order bat for its playoff push.

Apr 8, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks (34) goes from first to third base on a base hit in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks (34) hits an RBI single against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Citi Field, Image 2 shows Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks (34) greets Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley (21) after he scores on a two-run RBI single by Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (9) during the eighth inning when the New York Yankees played the Miami Marlins on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on Monday that the Tampa Bay Rays will acquire catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins for prospects Brayden Taylor, Jacob Kisting and Adrian Santana.
  • Hicks has broken out in 2026 with a .282 average, 14 home runs and 62 RBIs through 101 games while splitting time as catcher, first base and designated hitter.
  • Miami is receiving two former first-round picks—Adrian Santana (2023, No. 31) and Brayden Taylor (2023, No. 19)—along with right-hander Jacob Kisting, a 2024 draftee with strong High-A numbers.
  • Hicks remains under club control and affordable for Tampa Bay through the 2030 season because he is not arbitration-eligible until after 2027.
  • The reported trade follows an earlier Rays deadline addition and signals Tampa Bay’s win-now push while Miami converts an in-season power bat into prospect depth for its farm system.