 On July 6, 2013 he was traded to the Miami Marlins (along with Josh Wall and Ángel Sánchez) for Ricky Nolasco.He began with the New Orleans Zephyrs and was promoted to the Majors for the first time on July 28.He made four appearances for the Marlins that season over a two-week span, posting a 4.50 ERA and 4 Ks while earning one loss.