Report: Marlins discussing Chapman, Rodney

The surging Miami Marlins are reportedly mulling a pair of big-name relievers to help bolster their chances of securing a playoff spot in the wide-open National League.

Sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney that the surprising Marlins, who currently own a share of the NL Wild Card lead, have discussed closers Aroldis Chapman and Fernando Rodney as possible trade targets, though their interest at this point has reportedly been limited to internal dialogue.

Chapman, the hard-throwing left-hander who was suspended for the first 29 games of the season, has emerged as a popular name in the rumor mill this season given his impending free agency and the Yankees' wealth of bullpen assets, coupled with New York's ominous place in the standings. The apparent distractions have done little to affect his performance though, as the four-time All-Star sports an impressive 2.70 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 20 innings this season.

Rodney, meanwhile, has been a revelation closing for the San Diego Padres this season, having allowed just one earned run (0.31 ERA) over 28 2/3 innings, while maintaining a 10.4 K/9 rate across 28 appearances. The 39-year-old's resurgence is likely to generate interest from any number of teams this summer, especially given his inexpensive 2016 salary ($1.6 million), and affordable $2-million option for next season, which includes a $400,000 buyout.

The Marlins bullpen has performed solidly in the absence of their talented right-hander Carter Capps, who will miss the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Miami closer A.J. Ramos owns an impressive 1.74 ERA, while the club's unit as a whole ranks sixth in the NL with a 3.69 ERA, and ninth in wins above replacement (1.0).