Miami Marlins are undecided about whether to buy or sell at the MLB trade deadline, but would be poised to contend if they decide to buy, aided by ample payroll flexibility. Meanwhile, the team has suffered a nine-game skid that has threatened their breakthrough season, with a sputtering offense and key players like Xavier Edwards, Otto Lopez, and Liam Hicks contributing to the slump, though pitching has mostly held up and Sandy Alcantara shows effort.
