MLB Game Preview & Fan Chat: Marlins vs. Nationals-May 16, 2022

Marlins (15-19, +10 RD) and Nationals (12-24, -36 RD), are playing the opening game of a new series. There's a special series preview article, free prop bets and an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests.

Soto is hitting better now than he did before. Strange-Gordon is playing at LoanDepot Park for the first time since being traded away by the Fish.

There are changes to the line-up from the previous game. Chisholm, Cooper, Stallings, Payton Henry, Miguel Rojas and Jesús Sánchez are out. Aguilar switches from 1B to DH, García switches to RF, De La Cruz switches from RF to CF and González switches 2B from SS to SS.

Daniel Castano was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville. Lewin Díaz was optioned to Jacksonville and will be called up.

Marlins play Nationals on May 16, 2022. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET. The game can be watched on Bally Sports Florida or listen to the radio broadcast on Fox Sports 940 Miami. Out-of-market viewers can stream the game on MLB.TV. Noah will handle the recap article.