Marlins Activate Connor Norby After Wrist Surgery, Option Maximo Acosta to Triple-A

August 29, 2025
Marlins Activate Connor Norby After Wrist Surgery, Option Maximo Acosta to Triple-A
  • The Miami Marlins activated third baseman Connor Norby from the 10-day injured list on August 29, 2025, after he recovered from wrist surgery for a broken hamate bone.

  • Norby, 25, had not played since July 11, 2025, due to wrist soreness initially diagnosed as inflammation, which was later confirmed as a fracture requiring surgery.

  • Before his injury, Norby was batting .241 with six home runs and 26 RBIs in 72 games, after missing the first three weeks of the season with a strained oblique.

  • To make room for Norby on the roster, infielder Maximo Acosta was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville; Acosta had a batting average of .167 in nine games.

  • Norby returned to the lineup on August 29 against the New York Mets after completing five rehab games with Jacksonville, with manager Clayton McCullough expressing enthusiasm about his return.

  • Norby was acquired by the Marlins from Baltimore at the 2024 trade deadline, where he previously hit .236 with nine homers and 20 RBIs in 45 games last season, and has a career batting average of .239 over 117 games.

  • Norby last played on July 11, 2025, in Baltimore, and underwent wrist surgery on July 16, performed by Dr. Don Sheridan in Phoenix, after initial soreness was diagnosed as inflammation.

  • Marlins' manager Clayton McCullough praised Norby's hard work and recovery efforts, highlighting his dedication to returning to the field.

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