Max Meyer

Max Meyer, 27-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, is experiencing a career resurgence in 2026 after overcoming significant injury setbacks. Through 8 starts, Meyer has posted a 2.79 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 42 innings and a .197 opponent batting average. He delivered a dominant performance against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 2, throwing 7 scoreless innings on 1 hit with 15 swing-and-misses. Meyer is making his first start in his home state of Minnesota against the Twins, marking a significant milestone in his career. The 3rd overall pick in the 2020 draft is finally flashing the elite talent that made him a top prospect, with teammates praising his bulldog mentality, command, and diverse arsenal (fastball, sweeper, slider).