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Dec 1, 2023, 07:36 PM ET

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Kapler, 48, also managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 2018-2019, going 161-163.

Once his hiring is announced, Kapler will be one of four assistant general managers under new president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, including Brian Chattin, Daniel Greenlee and Oz Ocampo. The Marlins brought in Bendix last month to lead the organization.

Also Friday, the Marlins claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Ort was 1-2 with a 6.26 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 23 innings last season.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.