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Heath Bell - R - Marlins

Heath Bell was pulled from a save opportunity in Friday's game against the Giants.

After entering the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, Bell allowed hits to three out of the four batters he faced. That was enough for Marlins' manager Ozzie Guillen to bring the hook. Steve Cishek entered and gave up a sacrifice fly to Brandon Crawford to bring the Giants within one run, but was able to get Melky Cabrera to strike out swinging to end it. It was a disappointing performance for Bell, who entered Friday's action with five straight scoreless appearances. We still think he'll get every opportunity to keep his closer job, but it's clear Guillen will have a quick hook if he's struggling.
Related: Steve Cishek
May 25 - 11:08 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Marlins

Josh Johnson allowed three runs on nine hits over five innings Friday as part of a no-decision against the Giants.

Johnson was pulled after throwing just just 90 pitches. While he's starting to show signs of life, he's now given up home runs in three of his last four starts and has just 45 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings this season. He'll take on the Nationals in Miami on Wednesday.
May 25 - 11:02 PM
Giancarlo Stanton - OF - Marlins

Giancarlo Stanton recorded his 11th home run of the season in Friday's 7-6 win over the Giants.

He was typically non-selective at the plate, seeing just seven pitches in his four at-bats. Stanton is fourth in the National League with 34 RBI and he's now slugging .554 with a .352 on-base percentage.
May 25 - 10:52 PM
Donovan Solano - 2B - Marlins

Donovan Solano is slated to start in left field Saturday against the Giants.

Solano has only played one game in the outfield in the minors, but the Marlins want another righty bat in the lineup with left-hander Madison Bumgarner on the hill for the Giants. "He is a baseball player and I have confidence he can handle himself very well there," said Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen. Solano can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Source: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter
May 25 - 6:22 PM
Dan Jennings - R - Marlins

Marlins recalled LHP Dan Jennings from Triple-A New Orleans.

He'll take the place of Mike Dunn on the active roster. Jennings, who had a brief stint with the big club in late April, has a solid 0.95 ERA and 17/5 K/BB ratio over 19 innings at the Triple-A level this year. Look for him in middle relief.
May 25 - 5:13 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Marlins

Juan Carlos Oviedo will report to the Marlins' spring training complex Monday.

Oviedo has secured a work visa and will begin working out in Jupiter before rejoining the Marlins bullpen. It's not clear when that will happen, though.
Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
May 25 - 3:04 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Marlins

Omar Infante enjoyed an All-Star-caliber performance on Thursday, racking up four singles and two steals in a 14-7 loss to the Giants.

Despite hitting only one homer in the past month, Infante has swiped six bags and raised his batting average 28 points to .340. He has collected at least three hits in six of his last 18 games.
May 25 - 5:32 AM
Chris Coghlan - OF - Marlins

Chris Coghlan went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 14-7 loss to the Giants.

Coghlan has one hit in 13 at-bats since his call-up last Saturday. In two major league stints this season, he is hitting a combined .106/.160/.128.
May 25 - 5:23 AM
Hanley Ramirez - 3B - Marlins

Hanley Ramirez (knee) is expected to play Friday.

Ramirez left Thursday's game in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off his knee in an earlier at-bat, but the game was pretty lopsided at the time. He should be fine moving forward.
Source: Palm Beach Post
May 24 - 11:44 PM
Michael Dunn - R - Marlins

Marlins optioned LHP Mike Dunn to Triple-A New Orleans.

Dunn got the boot after being tagged for four runs on three hits and two walks over one inning of work Thursday against the Giants. The 27-year-old southpaw now owns an ugly 9.58 ERA in 10 1/3 innings this season.
May 24 - 11:24 PM
Giancarlo Stanton - OF - Marlins

Giancarlo Stanton blasted a towering home run off of Ryan Vogelsong in a losing effort on against the Giants on Thursday.

He finished the night 3-for-5 with the solo shot in the second inning and a two-run double in the eighth. Stanton is now hitting .284 on the season with 10 homers and 32 RBI. He has struck out 44 times in 162 at-bats, so perhaps the average will come down a bit, but there is no questioning his mammoth power. Just 23-years-old, we’re likely to see a 50 homer season from Stanton in the very near future. Those who own him in keeper leagues, enjoy the show.
May 24 - 11:06 PM
Anibal Sanchez - S - Marlins

Anibal Sanchez wasn’t at his best on Thursday, surrendering five runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Giants.

Sanchez punched out seven and walked two in the game. He cruised through the first five innings, before running into trouble and allowing four runs in the sixth. With the loss, he falls to 2-3 on the season, though he still owns a very nice 2.87 ERA and 62/16 strikeout to walk ratio through 59 2/3 innings. He’ll forget about this night and look to bounce back when he takes on the Nationals at home on Tuesday.
May 24 - 11:05 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Marlins

Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel writes that Austin Kearns' hamstring injury could mean Gaby Sanchez will return from Triple-A New Orleans "sooner rather than later."

Kearns was the designated lefty-masher for the Marlins this season, so now the team is particularly vulnerable against southpaws. While Sanchez was a disappointment all around before his demotion, he owns a .900 career OPS against left-handed pitching. Logan Morrison and Greg Dobbs will get most of the playing time at first base for now while Chris Coghlan plays left field.
Related: Austin Kearns, Greg Dobbs, Chris Coghlan, Logan Morrison
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
May 24 - 6:19 PM
Emilio Bonifacio - OF - Marlins

Emilio Bonifacio will have thumb surgery Friday and is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Tough break for Bonifacio, who was placed on the disabled list earlier this week with what was originally described as a left thumb sprain. The surgery will keep him out through late June or early July. Bryan Petersen should get the majority of playing time in center field during his absence, but it's tough to get excited about him outside of NL-only fantasy leagues.
Related: Bryan Petersen
Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter
May 24 - 4:19 PM
Kevin Mattison - OF - Marlins

Marlins recalled OF Kevin Mattison from Triple-A New Orleans.

Mattison spent a few days with the Marlins earlier this month and saw only one at-bat. He'll provide outfield depth while Austin Kearns nurses a strained hamstring.
May 24 - 3:59 PM

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