The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins completed a four-player trade centered around left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies received Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh, while the Marlins acquired shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd. The Phillies received a grade of B+ for adding Luzardo, a talented pitcher with injury concerns, to their rotation. McIntosh, a Double-A catcher, provides depth. The Marlins received a grade of C for prioritizing ceiling over floor with the young prospects Caba and Boyd, who have potential but also significant offensive concerns. The trade reflects the Marlins’ ongoing sell-off under executive Peter Bendix. the given text.
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