DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL East—Marlins could get 1B boost
May 22 2013
The Marlins have gotten a measly .543 OPS, 2 HR and 9 RBI out of their first basemen so far this year through 44 games, but help could soon arrive.
Logan Morrison (1B/OF, MIA), who underwent right knee surgery in September 2012, began a minor league rehab stint with Single-A Jupiter on May 20. By rule, the rehab stint could last up to 20 days, but the team is hopeful that he could be back by June 1. He’ll take over the role of primary first baseman upon his return.
Casey Kotchman (1B, MIA) and Joseph Mahoney (1B, MIA), both out with hamstring strains, are also expected to begin minor league rehab assignments this week.
Greg Dobbs (1B/3B, MIA), known for his pinch-hitting prowess (.728 OPS, 10 HR in 331 career pinch-hit...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Has White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci raised his profile by playing for Team Italy in the WBC? Plus, updates on the CLE rotation, Jace Jung's good spring in DET, lack of SP depth in KC, and Bailey Ober's velocity concerns in MIN.
Mar 19 2026 3:05am
Mar 19 2026 3:05am
As spring training comes to an end, the A's rotation appears to be rounding into form.
Mar 18 2026 3:07am
Mar 18 2026 3:07am
First base in Miami has been a hard position to rule for years, but a few players are vying for the crown. Plus: Riley in ATL; RF at NYM; CF in PHI; Littell in WAS; more.
Mar 17 2026 3:07am
Mar 17 2026 3:07am
Carson Williams has been staking his claim to the starting shortstop job for Tampa Bay, plus more from around the AL East as camps wind down.
Mar 17 2026 3:05am
Mar 17 2026 3:05am
NL West rotations are mostly set, but the rosters still have plenty of room for shuffling during the spring's remaining weeks.
Mar 14 2026 3:04am
Mar 14 2026 3:04am
