EASTON – When Devin Fortes graduated from Brockton High in 2020, his football journey brought him seven minutes down the road, to Stonehill College. He has come a long way, despite the close distance.

As Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes prepared Sunday to play his first game in three and a half weeks, he noted that it felt good to be able to throw a ball and swing a bat without pain in his side.

Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes (4) celebrates with teammates after Fortes singles on a ground ball and Jean Segura (9) scores in the ninth inning to win the game against the San Diego Padres at ...

No sooner did I write about the experience of being in the Miami Marlins draft war room when we took C Nick Fortes did the Tampa Bay Rays move to acquire the former 4th Round pick from Miami. Cute ...