Marlins Prospect Returns After Phillies Rule 5 Snub

Zach McCambley, a pitcher selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the Rule 5 draft, has been returned to the Miami Marlins. McCambley did not secure a spot on the Phillies' opening day roster, necessitating his return to Miami for $50,000. He had impressed during spring training in Clearwater, Florida, pitching eight games with a 1.23 ERA and a 7.1 inning stint. This performance was his most productive Major League spring training to date.

McCambley emerged as a reliable relief option last season, recording a 2.90 ERA in 47 games in 2025, with 83 strikeouts in 62 innings. His slider was particularly effective, achieving a 51% miss rate. He has since been assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville. In contrast, pitcher Matt Pushard, also lost in the Rule 5 draft, will remain with the St. Louis Cardinals and is slated for their opening day roster. Pushard was instrumental in Triple-A Jacksonville's championship run, pitching 11.1 scoreless innings.