Throughout the 2019 season, Fish Stripes will pass along updates on injured Marlins players and top prospects as they attempt to get back on the field. Here is what we’ve learned in recent days...
- OF/1B Garrett Cooper (left calf strain) was placed on the 10-day injured list March 31. Cooper’s bat is sorely needed in what’s been MLB’s weakest lineup, but even after completing his running progression, expect a handful of minor league rehab games to get his timing back at the plate. With no setbacks, he figures to return in early May.