2025 Stats
AVG
.240
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RBI
10
R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Fortes made 99 starts at catcher for the Marlins in 2024 and remains dependable as ever in the field, but his .577 OPS was only a marginal improvement on his 2023 figure. The 28-year-old's bat was never a strength in the minors either, so a major turnaround shouldn't be expected after he posted a .216/.261/.309 slash line over the past two years. Fortes' work behind the plate should help him retain a roster spot given the need for stability at the position, but Miami is likely to test out their options at catcher in 2025. Liam Hicks was selected in the Rule 5 Draft, while prospect Agustin Ramirez appears close to making his MLB debut. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $1.86 million contract with the Marlins in January of 2025. Traded to the Rays in July of 2025.
Moved to Rays in trade
The Rays acquired Fortes from the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Matthew Etzel, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
The Rays dealt Danny Jansen to the Brewers on Monday and have immediately replaced him with Fortes. Fortes has managed just a .225/.277/.344 batting line in parts of five major-league seasons, but the Rays hope to coax more out of him with a change of scenery. The 28-year-old should have the upper hand over Matt Thaiss for playing time at catcher the rest of the way for the Rays.
The Rays dealt Danny Jansen to the Brewers on Monday and have immediately replaced him with Fortes. Fortes has managed just a .225/.277/.344 batting line in parts of five major-league seasons, but the Rays hope to coax more out of him with a change of scenery. The 28-year-old should have the upper hand over Matt Thaiss for playing time at catcher the rest of the way for the Rays.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+14%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+41%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .637 | 248 | 4 | 19 | .233 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .557 | 551 | 8 | 46 | .214 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .515 | 62 | 0 | 3 | .185 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .725 | 79 | 2 | 7 | .280 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .534 | 103 | 1 | 6 | .196 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .597 | 232 | 3 | 23 | .242 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .854 | 83 | 3 | 10 | .316 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .460 | 240 | 3 | 16 | .165 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+14%
OPS at Home
2025
+8%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .621 | 394 | 6 | 37 | .228 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .544 | 405 | 6 | 28 | .213 | ||||
| 2025Home | .665 | 64 | 1 | 5 | .224 | ||||
| 2025Away | .613 | 77 | 1 | 5 | .254 | ||||
| 2024Home | .614 | 167 | 3 | 16 | .227 | ||||
| 2024Away | .541 | 168 | 1 | 13 | .228 | ||||
| 2023Home | .609 | 163 | 2 | 16 | .231 | ||||
| 2023Away | .514 | 160 | 4 | 10 | .177 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nick Fortes compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.32BB Rate
5.0%K Rate
15.6%BABIP
.274ISO
.109AVG
.240OBP
.288SLG
.349OPS
.637wOBA
.283Exit Velocity
87.3 mphHard Hit Rate
29.1%Barrels/PA
3.5%Expected BA
.230Expected SLG
.343Sprint Speed
23.3 ft/secGround Ball %
42.5%Line Drive %
17.0%Fly Ball %
40.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The 27-year-old held a small edge in playing time over Jacob Stalling behind the plate for Miami last season, and Stallings has since been let go. Fortes ended up playing in 108 games and had a .204/.263/.299 slash line, which is a sharp drop from the .696 OPS he posted in 2022. He still provided a strong presence behind the plate, which should give him a strong chance at sticking with the big club for 2024. Fortes was never a major offensive threat during his minor-league career, so he seems unlikely to break out and become a solid option for fantasy managers. Christian Bethancourt was acquired in December and is a likely bet to split catching work.
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Bangs out three hits Sunday
Fortes went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
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Swats first homer of year
Fortes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 14-1 loss to the Cubs.
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Activated, starting Sunday
Fortes (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will start at catcher and bat seventh Sunday versus the Athletics.
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Set to begin rehab assignment
Fortes (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
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Has Grade 1 oblique strain
Fortes has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely trade piece?
According to Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com, the Marlins could trade Fortes ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Analysis
The 28-year-old has an improved .257/.302/.368 slash line this season, though he's racked up just 128 plate appearances with rookies Agustin Ramirez and Liam Hicks filling significant roles for Miami. Fortes has the lowest upside of the trio but is certainly the most expendable as a glove-first, veteran catcher, with his strong work behind the plate making up most of his potential trade value. He's filling a secondary role with the Marlins and is unlikely to get a larger share of playing time if traded elsewhere.
The 28-year-old has an improved .257/.302/.368 slash line this season, though he's racked up just 128 plate appearances with rookies Agustin Ramirez and Liam Hicks filling significant roles for Miami. Fortes has the lowest upside of the trio but is certainly the most expendable as a glove-first, veteran catcher, with his strong work behind the plate making up most of his potential trade value. He's filling a secondary role with the Marlins and is unlikely to get a larger share of playing time if traded elsewhere.