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News: Morrison drove in two runs for the Marlins in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Giants.
Impact: Morrison is batting .184 in 12 home games this month.

News: Buehrle pitched into the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins moved within a victory of tying the team record for the most in a month with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
Impact: Buehrle (5-4) allowed two runs and eight hits while throwing 69 of 100 pitches for strikes.

News: Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said Sunday that he's sticking with Bell as the team's closer, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Bell is coming off back-to-back outings in which he was unable to close out the opponents, and he already has four blown saves on the season. He did however convert four saves in five days recently, the last of which came just Tuesday. Guillen is being patient with Bell, but if he struggles again in the coming days, it's possible he'll be supplanted as closer by Steve Cishek.

News: Ruggiano has been promoted to the Marlins' roster, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Ruggiano gives Miami a right-handed-hitting option in left field, while giving the team some added outfield depth with Emilio Bonifacio and Austin Kearns sidelined.

News: Ceda has been moved to the 60-day DL, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Ceda is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and is out for the season, but the move does clear up a roster spot for the Marlins.

News: Ramirez went 1-for-4 Saturday with a run scored and an RBI.
Impact: He's quietly been heating up at the plate, going 18-for-51 (.353) over his last 13 games to being his batting average on the season up to .251. Another top-of-the-line five category fantasy season could yet be in the offing for Ramirez.

News: Ruggiano could be called up by the Marlins before Sunday's game, the team's website reports.
Impact: He would give Miami a right-handed hitting option in left field, and a platoon with Chris Coghlan seems likely in that case. Ruggiano would likely only stick around until Austin Kearns comes off the DL, however.

News: Petersen is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, according to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.
Impact: Petersen, who is batting .188 through 32 at-bats, returns to the lineup in center field Sunday after Chris Coghlan (the starter in left) played center field on Saturday, and Donovan Solano got the nod in left field.

News: Coghlan put the Marlins ahead to stay when he snapped out of a season-long slump with a tiebreaking three-run homer off Tim Lincecum in the sixth inning of Friday's 7-6 win over the Giants.
Impact: Coghlan, who has shuttled between the Marlins and the minors since winning the NL Rookie of the Year award in 2009, was batting .104 when he hit his first home run since last June 11.

News: Choate retired the only two batters he faced to earn his first save of the season Saturday against the Giants.
Impact: He was even able to record a strikeout in his short appearance. Heath Bell was given the opportunity to close the game, with the Marlins leading by three runs, but after allowing two walks, a hit and a run, the Marlins called on Choate to finish the game. Don't expect to see Choate become the permanent closer, but he may see more situational save opportunities moving forward. His season ERA now stands at a stellar 0.60 to go along with 15 strikeouts and seven walks.

News: Buehrle allowed two runs over 7.1 innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Giants.
Impact: He gave up eight hits while walking none and striking out three. This was the third straight start for Buehrle in which he earned the win. Over those three starts he has allowed 10 runs while striking out nine and walking three, but it also helps when he gets a combined 20 runs from the Marlins' offense in those three starts. The win brings his record to 5-4 on the season to go along with a 3.26 ERA.

News: Bell blew another save Friday night, and the Miami Marlins held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6. Bell entered in the ninth with a three-run lead but drew boos when he gave up three hits. Manager Ozzie Guillen yanked him with one out, runners at second and third and the Marlins clinging to a 7-5 lead.
Impact: "I had a gut feeling he's not throwing well,'' Guillen said. "He gets paid to close games, I get paid to win games. It's a very hard, uncomfortable move. Your closer is your closer, but from the beginning I didn't feel comfortable with it. I needed a different look. But he's going to be back there as my closer tomorrow.''

News: The Astros traded Ruggiano to the Marlins on Saturday in exchange for minor league catcher Jobduan Morales, according to the Astros' official Twitter page.
Impact: Ruggiano put up some nice numbers with Triple-A Oklahoma City, hitting .325 with five home runs and 29 RBI in 39 games. He will report to Triple-A New Orleans, but if his bat stays hot, he could earn a call to Miami with the Marlins' outfield depleted by injuries.

News: Johnson lasted just five innings on Friday in a no-decision, allowing three runs on nine hits and a walk, while striking out three.
Impact: Once again, Johnson was too hittable, and his BABIP on the season is now a ghastly .376. He's turned his strikeout and walk rates around though -- 8.19 K/9IP and 2.66 BB/9IP over his last seven starts -- so if you believe some regression is in order on his BABIP, he remains a solid player to target.

News: Coghlan hit a three-run home run Friday, providing what proved to be the decisive runs in a 7-6 win over the Giants.
Impact: He's been getting a shot at regular playing time with Austin Kearns (hamstring) now hurt, but Coghlan's just 2-for-12 over the last four games, although he has drawn three walks over that stretch. The Marlins desperately need some offense right now that isn't supplied by Giancarlo Stanton's boom stick, so if Coghlan can't get things going, look for Kevin Mattison or someone else to get a look in left field.

News: Oviedo has received a visa and is expected to report to the Marlins complex in Jupiter on Monday, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Impact: He's considering whether to appeal his eight-week MLB suspension and possibly get it reduced. If the suspension isn't knocked down, that would put him in line for a season debut near the end of July.

News: Petersen is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants, according to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.
Impact: Petersen has started six of the last seven games for the Marlins, but he will get a day off Saturday with left-hander Madison Bumgarner on the mound for the Giants. Chris Coghlan will play center for the Marlins on Saturday, and Donovan Solano will make his first career start, in left field.

News: Kearns was placed on the disabled list with a sore right hamstring.
Impact: He's been sidelined since Tuesday. Kearns was batting .375 with three homers in 48 at-bats.

News: Stanton was 2-for-4 with his 11th home run of the season Friday, adding his second stolen base of the year as well.
Impact: Stanton is now hitting .289 on the year and has 34 RBI to go with the 11 long ones - perhaps the biggest understatement in baseball as his home runs typically travel amazing distances. Stanton is one of the most exciting young players in the game and will likely only get better.

News: Cishek picked up his first save of the season, recording two outs with one strikeout in Friday's 7-6 win over San Francisco.
Impact: He entered the game with one out in the ninth and bailed out an ineffective Heath Bell in securing the Miami win. Bell has struggled mightily most of the season, and Cishek would certainly be a candidate to step into the closer's role if it is determined that Bell needs another break from end-game responsibilities.

News: Bell was pulled from a save situation after allowing two runs on three hits while retiring just one batter, but the Marlins hung on to capture a 7-6 win over the Giants on Friday night.
Impact: Bell was briefly removed from the closer's role earlier this season, and may be close to losing the job again. He now has an ugly 8.10 ERA and has been unable to get on track for any extended period. Monitor his status closely over the next few days.

News: Infante went 4-for-5 Thursday with two runs scored and two stolen bases.
Impact: He hasn't missed a beat since returning to the lineup from the bereavement list, and now has a .340/.369/.567 line on the season.

News: Dunn has been demoted back to Triple-A.
Impact: He had another awful outing Thursday, and while he has 17 strikeouts in 10.1 innings in the bigs this year his 9.58 ERA and 2.52 WHIP are simply horrendous. This is already his second stint in the minors, and the Marlins could elect to leave him down there for a while this time until they see real signs that he's figured out what's wrong.

News: Zambrano gave up a season-high seven runs in five innings to a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.
Impact: It was his first loss in five starts this month. He had allowed three runs in the previous four.

News: Stanton went 3-for-5 with a homer, double and three RBI in Thursday's loss to San Francicso.
Impact: The home run Stanton launched in the second inning was an absolute blast, and might have the longest distance of any homer ever hit in Miami's new park. Stanton was dreadful during the month of April, but he has turned things around in May, hitting nine homers with a slash line of .315/.396/.697 over 89 at-bats. The knee injury Stanton was dealing with earlier in the season appears to be a distant memory.

News: Sanchez had one of his worst outings of the season Thursday, surrendering five runs and seven hits over just 5.1 innings. He walked a pair and struck out seven.
Impact: Sanchez was cruising early, giving up just one run with six strikeouts through the first five innings. Sanchez fell apart in the sixth frame, however, as he allowed two extra-base hits and uncorked a couple of wild pitches. A botched run down at third base didn't help his cause either. It was a rare shaky performance for Sanchez, who had recorded a quality start in each of his previous eight outings.

News: Bonifacio will undergo surgery on his injured left thumb Friday and is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks.
Impact: The Marlins center fielder, who is 20 for 21 on stolen-base attempts, was already on the disabled list after he jammed his hand on a dive into first base Friday. Bonifacio was batting .268 with three triples.

News: Bonifacio has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will undergo surgery Friday, the Marlins' official site reports.
Impact: Bonifacio is expected to miss four to six weeks following the surgery.

News: Kearns (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 23, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Kearns will be replaced by Kevin Mattison on the active roster. He'll be eligible to return June 7. It's a tough break for Kearns, who would have seen additional playing time in left field with usual first baseman Gaby Sanchez at Triple-A.

News: Morrison is back in the lineup Thursday against the Giants, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Impact: Morrison has been receiving regular rest with a lingering knee injury bothering him, but he started six of the last seven games. With Gaby Sanchez demoted, he's been playing more first base, and the reduced toll on his knee should allow him to play more often.

News: Oviedo received a pardon from the U.S. State Department, a mandatory requirement for eligibility for a visa to travel to the United States, a source told ESPN Deportes. Oviedo told teammate Edward Mujica that he could return to the States as early as June 1, the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: It's not clear when Oviedo will actually arrive in the United States, but it sounds like he's cleared the biggest hurdle in his legal battle to return to MLB. However, he faces an eight-week suspension from MLB for playing under a false identity (he was formerly known as Leo Nunez) when he returns. With the pardon, he now needs the United States to issue him a visa. That's expected to happen at some point in the next two weeks. If all goes as quickly as possible, he could return to the Marlins in a setup role at some point in August.

News: Reyes finished up the night 2-of-5 from the plate with two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.
Impact: Reyes' average on the year stands at just .257, but he has a hit in four straight games now, and his average should continue to steadily rise.

News: Zambrano got clobbered by the Rockies in Wednesday's loss. He gave up seven earned runs over five innings and struck out just three batters.
Impact: Zambrano hadn't given up more than four earned runs all season until Wednesday's game. Although fantasy owners might not regard him as a high-end option anymore, his numbers suggest otherwise. There's little reason to believe he won't bounce back after this rough start.

News: Stanton went 2 for 5 with an RBI double in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Colorado.
Impact: Stanton is batting .368 with three homers and 14 RBIs in his last 10 home games.

News: Ramirez had three of the Marlins' 12 hits and drove in two runs.
Impact: Ramirez is 10 for 17 in the last four home games.

News: Nolasco overcame a rough start, pitched six innings and even drove in the tiebreaking runs in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Colorado.
Impact: On his third try, Nolasco became the Marlins' sole leader in career wins, improving his record to 69-53.

News: Kearns, who injured has hamstring Tuesday, was not feeling any better Wednesday, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Manager Ozzie Guillen said Wednesday that Kearns is still "very, very sore. We have to wait one more day to see how he is and we'll go day-by-day."

News: Oviedo received his visa Wednesday to return to the United States, the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Oviedo (formerly known as Leo Nunez) has been stuck in the Dominican Republic and was placed on the restricted list last September when it was discovered he used a fake name and age. He still faces an eight-week suspension from MLB when he returns and it's not clear when he'll actually fly to the U.S. and join the Marlins organization.

News: Buck is not in the lineup against the Rockies on Wednesday, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Buck has followed up a .200 batting average in April with a .143 for May. His grasp on the everyday catching job has loosened, but Brett Hayes will likely need a string of strong performances to unseat Buck permanently.

News: Hayes will start against Colorado on Wednesday and bat seventh, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Hayes remains second on the depth chart behind John Buck for the meantime, but after a 2-for-4 performance on Sunday, he could be pegged for more starts with further solid batting lines given Buck's abysmal .173 average.

News: Coghlan is starting in left field and batting sixth in Wednesday's lineup, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Coghlan gets a turn in left field after Logan Morrison failed to distinguish himself in his six previous starts. Morrison will likely still continue to play regularly at first base, but if Coghlan can make an impact following his recent callup, he may earn some additional starts in left field.

News: Morrison is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Morrison is on the bench after he failed to make an impact in six consecutive starts, batting just 1-for-21. Morrison has failed to demonstrate the power he showed in 2011, as he has recorded just six extra-base hits in 117 at-bats.

News: Infante (personal) is back in the lineup Wednesday, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: After dealing with a family matter earlier this week in Venezuela, Infante is back with the team and will continue to receive regular playing time.

News: Morrison (knee) started his sixth straight game Tuesday while going 0-for-4 with a walk against Colorado.
Impact: He still isn't hitting for power, which certainly could be related to the knee issues he's battled through the season. Nevertheless, Morrison currently has a fairly long leash as the Marlins' primary first baseman with Gaby Sanchez trying to get back on track at Triple-A.

News: Ramirez went 3-for-5 Tuesday with two RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored.
Impact: Ramirez has really gotten the running game working under Ozzie Guillen, already with nine steals on the season. After stealing just 20 last year, he's on pace for nearly 40, and that's all with just a .323 OBP. As he gets on base more, his stolen base rate could soar even higher.

News: Bell worked around a double to secure his seventh save of the season and second in consecutive days Tuesday against the Rockies.
Impact: Bell appears to have a hold on the closer's role again in Miami. He now has four straight scoreless appearances spanning 3.2 innings, but he still isn't missing bats. He has just one strikeout in these four appearances. Don't get too comfortable.

News: Nolasco picked up the win Tuesday against the Rockies despite allowing four runs over six innings.
Impact: Nolasco struck out six against just one walk but was nearly singled to death in the first inning, allowing three runs on four singles, but settled down after that. The Rockies managed just four hits and one run in the next five innings, allowing Nolasco the shot at the win, making him the winningest pitcher in Marlins history.

News: Kearns went 4 for 4 in Monday's win over Colorado.
Impact: Kearns' last four-hit game was May 10, 2006, while playing for Cincinnati.

News: Stanton hit a grand slam that broke portions of the scoreboard in left field in Monday's win over Colorado.
Impact: Despite the powerful blast, Stanton is hitting only .222 with no multiple-hit games over his last eight.

News: Kearns was removed from Tuesday's game with a hamstring injury, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Kearns is day-to-day with the injury. Chris Coghlan replaced him as the Marlins' left fielder.

News: Infante (personal) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: He's flying back from Venezuela on Tuesday following a death in the family. Donnie Murphy is making another start Tuesday night at second base.

News: Kearns will be in left field and bat fourth for the second straight game Tuesday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: The 32-year-old went 4-for-4 from the cleanup spot Monday, and he's back there Tuesday to try his hand against right-hander Juan Nicasio. Kearns is batting .362 with three homers and nine RBI on the year, and while he'll see playing time with Emilio Bonifacio (thumb) on the DL, expect the .256 career hitter to come back down to Earth at some point.

News: Infante (personal) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup for the third consecutive day, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Donnie Murphy will again be at second base with Infante out. The 30-year-old left the team Saturday and traveled to Venezuela because of a death in his family. It's still uncertain when he'll re-join the team, but we should know more in the coming days.

News: Kearns went 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, one stolen base and one walk Monday.
Impact: Kearns was great Monday and is now hitting a robust .362 this season. Kearns is likely to see more playing time with Emilio Bonifacio on the DL.

News: Bell pitched a perfect ninth inning and earned his sixth save of the season Monday against the Rockies.
Impact: Bell has recorded a save in each of his last three appearances and is finally starting to produce for his new team. He looks to be safely back into the closer's role and is hopefully moving on from his early season struggles.

News: Buehrle earned a victory Monday as the Marlins defeated the Rockies 7-4. He pitched 7.2 innings and allowed four runs, five hits and two walks to go along with two strikeouts.
Impact: Buehrle has recorded a win in three straight decisions and leveled his season record off at 4-4. If the Marlins can continue to hit well, Buehrle should pitch deep enough in most games to have a shot at coming away with a victory.

News: Johnson allowed one run in seven innings to beat Cleveland on Sunday.
Impact: After a shaky start, Johnson is 2-0 with a 2.14 ERA in his last three outings.

News: Kearns will start Monday's game in left field, according to the Marlins' official Twitter page.
Impact: With Emilio Bonifacio on the DL and Logan Morrison playing some first with Gaby Sanchez in the minors, there could be some open at-bats in the Marlins' outfield. With Kearns hitting a respectable .302 this season, don't be surprised if he sees increased playing time in the near future, especially against left-handers.

News: Johnson picked up his second win of the season Sunday, allowing just one run over seven innings on five hits and two walks while striking out four.
Impact: The Marlins' ace seems to have found his form, posting a 2.14 ERA, 0.952 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB ratio over his last three starts (21 innings). If you were hoping to pick Johnson up at a discount in a trade, that window has likely now closed.

News: Bell picked up his fifth save of the season Sunday, recording two outs in a 5-3 win.
Impact: While his box score line looks fairly clean, Bell did allow two inherited runners to score to make the game closer than it needed to be. He seems back in the Marlins' good graces when it comes to the closer role, but Bell is far from being reliable right now.

News: Murphy got the start at second base Sunday and went 0-for-4.
Impact: Omar Infante will be back from the bereavement list in short order, and even while Infante's away Murphy's .100/.200/.333 could inspire manager Ozzie Guillen to give Donovan Solano a look as the team's backup infielder instead.

News: Hayes went 2-for-4 with his first RBI of the season Sunday, and he's now hitting .300/.333/.375 on the year.
Impact: He's still only getting a couple of starts a week, but if he keeps hitting 100 points higher than John Buck that could start to change.

News: Coghlan got a start in left field Sunday, hitting eighth and going 0-for-4 with an RBI.
Impact: There's a chance here for him to get regular playing time in left field if the Marlins commit to moving Logan Morrison to first base, but Coghlan needs to do something at the plate if he's going to keep that assignment.

News: Petersen hit second Sunday in his second straight start in center field and went 0-for-3 with a walk.
Impact: His main competition for playing time while Emilio Bonifacio is on the DL will come from Chris Coghlan, but Petersen is a much better defensive outfielder so unless Coghlan goes on a tear at the plate, expect Petersen to see the bulk of the center field at-bats over the next couple of weeks.

News: Dobbs got a start at third base Sunday and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI.
Impact: Hanley Ramirez got a partial day off and was the DH. Dobbs figures to see a fair amount of action in the short term, as with Emilio Bonifacio on the DL and Gaby Sanchez demoted manager Ozzie Guillen has a couple of glaring holes to fill with no obvious candidates to do so on his bench. Dobbs' .271/.313/.356 line isn't going to be a difference-maker for the Marlins if he sees semi-regular at-bats, but in deep NL-only leagues he's likely going to provide a little value over the next couple of weeks.

News: Morrison (knee) got a start at first base Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored and an RBI.
Impact: Gaby Sanchez's demotion has opened the door for Morrison to get some work at first base, which will not only provide him with extra position flexibility but should also save some wear and tear on his knee. Given that he was never a very good defensive outfielder to begin with, if his bat heats up it could be very tough for the Marlins to justify bringing Sanchez back up and moving Morrison back to left field.

News: Sanchez, was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans following Saturday's game.
Impact: Sanchez, an All-Star last season, was batting .197 with one homer and 11 RBIs.

News: Infante has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup and will return to his native Venezuela because of a death in his family, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Infante, a career .277 hitter, is batting .326 with six homers and 20 RBI this year. Donnie Murphy will be in at second base and bat ninth Sunday against right-hander Derek Lowe, and it's uncertain when Infante will re-join the team.

News: Petersen is starting in center field again Sunday against the Indians.
Impact: Petersen is in line for added playing time in the coming days with Emilio Bonifacio having been placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday.

News: Coghlan has been recalled by the Marlins, reports Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.
Impact: Coghlan will give the Marlins some added outfield depth, with Emilio Bonifacio having landed on the 15-day DL. He's getting the start in left field for the Marlins on Sunday against the Indians.

News: Bonifacio (thumb) has been placed on the DL, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports. The move is retroactive to May 19.
Impact: Chris Coghlan was called up by the Marlins on Sunday, while Bryan Petersen -- Saturday's starter in center field -- figures to see added action while Bonifacio is sidelined.

News: The Marlins will likely recall Coghlan from Triple-A New Orleans in the wake of Gaby Sanchez's demotion, the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Coghlan was not in the lineup against Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday, and the Marlins are in need of an extra outfielder with Emilio Bonifacio (thumb) hurting. Coghlan had slashed .275/.311/.362 at New Orleans since the club optioned him in late-April.

News: Reyes went hitless in four at-bats Saturday.
Impact: 0-for-4s are becoming commonplace for Reyes, who hasn't paid many dividends after the Marlins invested $106 million in him during the offseason. He at least hit the ball hard Saturday, as it took a diving stop by Casey Kotchman to prevent Reyes from notching a hit in his first inning at-bat.

News: Sanchez pitched seven strong innings Saturday, yielding only two runs on seven hits and two walks. However, he failed to get the win, as the Marlins provided him with zero run support.
Impact: Sanchez's 2.32 ERA should have pundits clamoring for an All-Star nod. However, with only two wins on the season, Sanchez can't be considered among the elite fantasy pitchers at this point. That could change if stars like Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez can break out of their offensive doldrums.

News: The Marlins optioned Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans after Saturday's game, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Sanchez made the NL All-Star team last year thanks to a .293/.374/.472 first-half, but he started 2012 with a mere .197/.244/.295 line and just one home run in 122 at-bats. Greg Dobbs should see the majority of the Marlins' at-bats at first moving forward, pending the corresponding move.

News: Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said Saturday that a stint on the disabled list is likely for Bonifacio (thumb), Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: The 27-year-old leads the majors in steals (20) by a wide margin (Houston's Jordan Schafer is second with 13). Bonifacio was hitting better in May, going 19-for-63 in the month before he sprained his left thumb Friday. If he indeed requires a DL stint, look for a shuffle to take place in the outfield to accommodate Austin Kearns in the starting lineup.

News: Zambrano improved to 2-2 with a win over the Indians on Friday.
Impact: Zambrano gave up two runs and four hits in seven innings. He has a 1.96 ERA now, having allowed two or fewer earned runs in six of his eight starts. Zambrano is 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA in his last four starts -- all Miami wins.

News: Morrison says his knee isn't improving, and he'll likely keep getting platooned for the foreseeable future, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Impact: "It's kind of tough to get going," Morrison said of hitting through the pain in his right knee. "You feel you're just getting into your swing and then you need a day off. And then you come back in and it's 'where did it go?' " The Marlins are hoping he'll be closer to 100% over the summer, and being able to DH during interleague play might help speed the healing process, but in the short term don't expect too much more than the weak numbers (.252/.342/.350 with only two home runs and nine RBI) he's posted so far.

News: Bonifacio, who sprained his left thumb Friday, is out of the lineup Saturday, the Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Bonifacio's 112 consecutive games played streak, third longest in the NL, is likely over. He probably won't be available to pinch-hit with a bum thumb.

News: Stanton (shoulder) was able to play in the Marlins' loss to the Braves on Thursday a day after tweaking his shoulder making a diving catch. He went 1-for-4 with a double.
Impact: It looks like he escaped injury, and the fact that he stayed in the game when the team was down 7-0 leads us to believe you can safely keep him in the lineup this weekend. The fact that the Marlins play in an American League park makes that an even safer bet.

News: Infante was 1-for-3 with a walk, one run scored and one RBI as Miami defeated the Indians on Friday night.
Impact: The Marlins haven't had much to cheer about offensively this year, but Infante has managed to contribute with a .326 average and 20 RBI on the season.

News: Bell pitched a clean ninth inning to notch his fourth save of the year Friday.
Impact: Bell has been a little better of late - he needed just 10 pitches, six of which were strikes, to finish off Cleveland - but his ERA of 8.56 speaks volumes about his season. His contract will assure him chances, and some recent outings have been at least somewhat encouraging, however he remains a dangerous late-inning option.

News: Zambrano allowed two runs on four hits, but walked five and struck out only two over seven innings Friday against the Indians.
Impact: Zambrano now sports an impressive 1.96 ERA, but his peripherals suggest a regression could be on the horizon. In Friday's outing, he threw just 52 of 110 pitches for strikes. He'll take on the Rockies in Miami in his next scheduled start.

News: Bonifacio exited Friday's game with a left thumb sprain, the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Bonifacio appeared to injure the thumb while attempting to steal second base in the fifth inning. He was promptly replaced by Bryan Petersen and remains day-to-day. Bonifacio leads the majors in stolen bases with 20.

News: Sanchez is not in Friday's lineup against Cleveland, the Indians' official site reports.
Impact: Sanchez will take a seat Friday, with Greg Dobbs getting the start at first base and the Marlins squaring off against Justin Masterson.

News: Stanton hit a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over Atlanta.
Impact: Stanton is hitting .391 over his last six games.

News: Nolasco lasted just four innings Thursday against the Braves, allowing four runs and seven hits.
Impact: Nolasco has been roughed up in his last two outings after recording three straight quality starts. In two games, Nolasco's managed to raise his ERA from 2.72 to 4.10.

News: Morrison is back in the lineup Thursday against Atlanta, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Morrison has been sitting in favor of Austin Kearns against lefties of late. His .271 average is a step up from last year, but the power hasn't surfaced yet -- he only has two home runs in 96 at-bats after hitting 23 in 462 at-bats last season.

News: Johnson pitched seven innings for his first victory in more than a year Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Bucs.
Impact: Johnson had gone winless in 12 starts since his most recent victory on April 19, 2011. "I feel like it has been about two years," the 2010 NL ERA leader said. "Wins have been tough at times to come by."

News: Stanton tweaked his shoulder in the seventh inning on Wednesday trying to make a diving catch, the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: He'd been having a big game up to that point, blasting his eighth home run of the season and robbing Jason Heyward of extra bases with a spectacular grab in the fourth inning with the game in the balance. The injury doesn't seem serious, but don't be surprised if he misses a game or two.

News: Morrison is not in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, the Marlins' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Austin Kearns will get the start in left field, as has been the case lately when the Marlins face a left-handed starter. Neither player has significant splits, so manager Ozzie Guillen may just be trying to get Morrison regular rest as he deals with knee soreness. As the season progresses, Morrison should see more playing time against lefties.

News: Bonifacio had two hits and a steal Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Bucs.
Impact: Bonifacio is 6 for 11 in his last three games.

News: Ramirez had three hits and two RBIs Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Bucs.
Impact: Ramirez is 7 for 18 in his last four games.

News: Ramirez had three hits and two RBIs Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Bucs.
Impact: Ramirez is 7 for 18 in his last four games.

News: Infante tied a career high with four hits, including a two-run single Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Bucs.
Impact: Infante entered in a 1-for-12 slump.

News: Ramirez went 3-for-5 Tuesday with two doubles and two RBI.
Impact: He might be getting rolling again, as Ramirez now has seven hits in his last four games to claw his batting average up to .234. The rest of his production has been solid though (seven homer, six steals, 25 RBI and 19 runs) so Ramirez just needs a few more singles to start falling in to be back to his five-category self.

News: Bonifacio went 2-for-3 Tuesday with a triple, a walk, a run scored and his 19th stolen base of the season.
Impact: He's had four multi-hit efforts and four steals in his last six games, and still has yet to be caught stealing this season. Expect Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen to restore Bonifacio to the top of the batting order in the near future.

News: As expected, Petersen was recalled by the Marlins on Tuesday, the team's official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He'll replace Kevin Mattison as the fifth outfielder after Mattison was sent down after Monday night's game.

News: Infante broke out of an 0-for-10 slump with a four-hit game Tuesday against the Pirates.
Impact: All four of Infante's hits were singles, elevating his batting average to .325. He is the beneficiary of a .323 BABIP so far, but he owns a career mark of .310 and a 10.6% strikeout rate suggests he should be able to keep his average around .300 for the rest of the season.

News: Johnson earned his first win of the season Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings.
Impact: Johnson was solid through-and-through Tuesday, drawing six strikeouts, nine ground balls, and 10 swings-and-misses. It's especially encouraging given Ozzie Guillen's questioning of Johnson's health a couple of starts ago. Still, Johnson owns an ugly 5.36 ERA and has been awfully hittable all year, so we'll have to wait and see before pronouncing him fully back.

News: Dobbs is in Tuesday's starting lineup, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Gaby Sanchez is out of the lineup, so Dobbs will get the opportunity. Dobbs is batting .273 on the year, but he has no homers and only six RBI. He'll look to improve his numbers against Pirates right-hander Kevin Correia (4.56 career ERA).

News: Sanchez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Greg Dobbs is getting the start in place of Sanchez, who has started the last four contests for the Marlins. The 28-year-old Sanchez continues to struggle at the plate (.198 average on the year, one home run), but the team is likely hoping he'll turn it around eventually after batting .266 average with 19 homers, and 78 RBI a year ago.

News: Petersen is expected to be called back up on Tuesday.
Impact: He'll split backup outfield chores in Miami with Austin Kearns, and barring an injury to a starter won't see enough at-bats to have value in any but the deepest formats.

News: Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in the Marlins' loss to the Pirates on Monday.
Impact: The blast was Ramirez's seventh of the season, but he's still slumping at the plate after entering Monday's game with a sub-.700 OPS. Although he hasn't been an asset in the batting average department, Ramirez is currently on pace to push for 30 homers and 25 steals this season.

News: Sanchez gave up three runs on six hits over seven innings Monday against the Pirates in a losing effort.
Impact: Brad Lincoln was even better, giving up two runs on four hits over six innings for the Pirates. Sanchez continues to get plagued by low run support, as the Marlins have scored just 10 runs over his last five starts. For the season, he's carrying a 51:12 K:BB in 47.1 innings and is proving that his 2011 breakout was hardly a fluke.

News: Reyes went 1-for-2 Sunday with two walks, an RBI and his ninth steal of the season.
Impact: He's collected eight hits in his last four games, bumping his batting average on the season to .260. Reyes looks locked in at the plate right now, and he should get his average back up into its usual spot around .300 soon enough.

News: Morrison is back in Monday's lineup against the Pirates, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Morrison, who appeared in Sunday's game as a pinch-hitter, returns to the lineup Monday after sitting in favor of Austin Kearns on Sunday.

News: Stanton crushed a walk-off grand slam as part of a 3-for-5 day Sunday against the Mets.
Impact: Stanton has heated up quickly after his slow start and now has seven homers and 21 RBI on the year. His .276 average might not last -- he's already struck out 32 times in 121 at-bats -- but he's showing the power that had everybody infatuated back in draft season.

News: Zambrano took a no-decision with a seven-inning, one-run performance Sunday against the Mets.
Impact: Zambrano remains hot, striking out seven and allowing just five hits. He now owns a 1.88 ERA on the season and is looking like the mid-20s Zambrano who ruled the north side of Chicago. He deserves a long look in even shallower formats at this point.

News: Buck is back in Sunday's lineup against the Mets, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Buck, who is hitting .192 with three homers and seven RBI in 78 at-bats to date, gave way to Brett Hayes on Saturday.

News: Morrison is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact: Morrison, who went 2-for-4 Saturday and is just 5-for-24 against lefties to date, will take a seat Sunday with southpaw Jonathon Niese set to start for the Mets. As a result, Austin Kearns will start in left field for the Marlins.

News: Stanton had two hits Friday in a 6-5 win over the Mets.
Impact: Stanton has gone eight straight games against the Mets without going deep.

News: Bonifacio had two hits Friday in a 6-5 win over the Mets.
Impact: Bonifacio is 4 for 10 over his last two games.

News: Infante had three hits and two RBIs Friday in a 6-5 win over the Mets.
Impact: Infante is sizzling with a .330 average overall and five RBIs over his last three games.

News: Buehrle did not get a decision Friday in a 6-5 win over the Mets.
Impact: Buehrle allowed two runs in 6 2-3 innings and failed to get a decision for the first time in seven outings for the Fish.

News: Reyes went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Mets.
Impact: Reyes has struggled in the early going, but he has shown signs of turning things around. Over his past nine games, Reyes is hitting .341 with five multi-hit games.

News: Nolasco was roughed up Saturday, allowing six runs -- all earned -- on nine hits in 4.2 innings against the Mets.
Impact: Nolasco struggled with his command all day, walking three and hitting two others. He had been solid in his previous six outings, so this looks like a minor blip on the radar.

News: Johnson got back on track with seven innings in a win over Houston on Wednesday.
Impact: Johnson didn't factor in the decision, but recovered after allowing 11 runs in his previous two starts. He gave up two runs and four hits Wednesday.

News: Sanchez had another strong start but didn't earn a decision in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
Impact: He allowed two unearned runs in seven innings, striking out eight. Sanchez is 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA with 46 strikeouts to 11 walks.

News: Zambrano pitched a three-hitter for his first win of the season, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
Impact: The three-time All-Star had pitched well this season after a trade from the Cubs, entering the game with a 2.53 ERA in five starts, but had yet to get a win. Zambrano said he didn't get upset in that span thanks to a life-changing, religious experience he had in Venezuela last season when he was suspended after he was ejected from a game, cleaned out his locker and talked about retiring. ``Now I'm pitching smiling because God is in my heart,'' he said.

News: Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
Impact: Stanton is hitting .333 during his run.

News: Ramirez went 2 for 4 with a homer in Monday night's 4-0 whitewash of Houston.
Impact: Fantasy owners have been hurt by a slow start by Ramirez, who could be turning the corner after this effort. He's got seven hits in 18 at-bats.

News: Nolasco allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings of Sunday's 6-3 win over San Diego to tie Dontrelle Willis for the club record with his 68th career win.
Impact: Nolasco is 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA.