Marlins Claim Osvaldo Bido Off Rays Waivers to Strengthen Bullpen

The Miami Marlins just made a roster move that could actually matter for their pitching depth in 2026. They claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays, adding an experienced arm when the rotation feels, well, up in the air and the organization is still in transition.

Marlins Claim Osvaldo Bido to Bolster Pitching Depth

The Marlins snagged Bido without shuffling anyone else, thanks to an open 40-man spot left by the Ryan Weathers trade to the Yankees. Tampa Bay had just designated Bido for assignment, making him available to a Miami club clearly searching for innings and flexibility.

Bido’s 30 now. He’s not the sort of pitcher who’ll make headlines, but he can quietly steady a staff. He’s done a bit of everything—starting, long relief, emergency depth—and that fits what Miami needs right now.

Bido’s Long Road to the Majors

Bido’s professional journey? Not exactly straightforward. He spent seven years in the Pirates’ minor-league system before finally debuting in the majors at age 27 in 2023. That kind of wait says a lot about his perseverance, but also hints that teams have usually seen him as depth, not a future star.

After Pittsburgh let him go, Bido signed a big-league deal with Oakland before the 2023–24 offseason. That gave him his longest taste of the majors so far.

Performance Snapshot: Ups, Downs, and Underlying Metrics

Bido’s pitched parts of three big-league seasons, carrying a 5.07 ERA over 193 2/3 innings. That number’s not great, but if you look a little deeper, the picture softens. His 4.60 SIERA and 4.67 FIP suggest he’s closer to league average than his ERA lets on.

He had his best run in 2024, logging 63 1/3 innings with a 3.41 ERA. But that success was wedged between rougher years in 2023 and 2025, so the inconsistency’s hard to miss.

Pitch Arsenal and Tendencies

Bido leans on velocity, averaging 94.7 mph with both his four-seamer and sinker. Still, that speed hasn’t made him overpowering. His career strikeout rate is a below-average 20.9%, and his walk rate (9.6%) is higher than most teams want.

He’s an extreme fly-ball pitcher. That’s risky, especially in parks where the ball just flies out.

The Home Run Problem and Context Matters

Home runs really became a problem for Bido in 2025, especially with Oakland playing in West Sacramento for a while. In that park, he gave up 13 home runs in just 44 1/3 innings. On the road, it was only six homers in 35 1/3 innings.

That split probably says something about the environment, but with Bido’s fly-ball tendencies, there’s always going to be some risk, no matter the ballpark.

What Role Could Bido Play in Miami?

Bido’s out of minor-league options, so the Marlins have a simple call: he either makes the Opening Day roster or they risk losing him on waivers if they try to send him to Triple-A. That bumps up the odds he sticks with the big club.

Miami will likely use him as:

Competition Within the Organization

The Marlins definitely aren’t lacking internal pitching options. Names like Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, and Braxton Garrett (if he stays healthy) lead a pretty crowded group.

Then you’ve got Max Meyer, Janson Junk, Ryan Gusto, Dax Fulton, and Adam Mazur in the mix too. Top prospects Thomas White and Robby Snelling are waiting in the wings for their shot.

Still, the front office might chase a veteran starter for some stability. That puts Bido in a spot where his real value is just being available, not necessarily blowing anyone away with upside.

 
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