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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Josh Ekness, 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, made his MLB debut on May 3, 2026. In his first stint with the big leagues, he appeared in 4 games over 3.1 innings, allowing 1 run with a 2:1 K:BB ratio and a 0.00 ERA. He earned his first career save on May 10 against the Nationals. Ekness was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on May 14 to make room for Braxton Garrett, but is expected to return to Miami's bullpen later in the season. The hard-throwing righty has shown promise in a high-leverage relief role.
Strengths
- + Strong debut performance with 0.00 ERA in 3.1 innings
- + Earned first career save in just his second week in MLB
- + Excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (2:1 K:BB)
- + Hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with high-leverage potential
- + Held opponents scoreless in 3 of 4 appearances
- + Low WHIP (0.90) and minimal hits allowed (2 in 3.1 IP)
- + Young prospect (24 years old) with room for development
Weaknesses
- - Optioned to Triple-A after brief stint, indicating need for more development
- - Limited sample size (only 3.1 innings in majors)
- - Only 2 strikeouts in limited appearances
- - Temporary demotion suggests team prefers other options for now
About
Josh Ekness is a rp for the Miami Marlins.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Miami Marlins