Phillies at Marlins: Series Preview
By Matt Veasey
Jun 16, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Yelich (21) connects for a base hit during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Marlins Park. The Marlins won 12-2. (Photo Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)
MEDIA WATCH: TV & RADIO SCHEDULE
| Tuesday, September 22/ | @Miami/ | 7:10 PM/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP, WTTM 1680 (Sp.) |
| Wednesday, September 23/ | @Miami/ | 7:10 PM/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP, WTTM 1680 (Sp.) |
| Thursday, September 24/ | @Miami/ | 7:10 PM/ | CSN/ | 1210 WPHT, WTTM 1680 (Sp.), 94 WIP |
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE forecast for Marlins Park in Miami, FL (NOTE: retractable roof means weather not a likely factor in games)
This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
INJURIES / DISABLED LISTS
| MARLINS | Updated | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarez, Henderson (P) | 09/08 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from July 2015 right shoulder surgery | Underwent surgery to repair torn labrum July 28; transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 8. | |
| Capps, Carter (P) | 09/18 | 15-day DL | Likely late September | Right elbow strain | Threw simulated game Sept. 18. | |
| Crow, Aaron (P) | 05/07 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from April 2015 Tommy John surgery | Underwent Tommy John surgery April 8. | |
| Flores, Kendry (P) | 09/04 | 15-day DL | TBD | Right shoulder tendinitis | Sent on Class A Advanced rehab assignment Sept. 4. | |
| Hechavarria, Adeiny (SS) | 09/15 | Any day | Day-to-day | Left hamstring strain | Has not played since Sept. 2; running, hitting and fielding as of Sept. 15 update. | |
| Kelly, Don (3B) | 09/02 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from July 2015 Tommy John surgery | Underwent Tommy John surgery July 14; transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 2. | |
| Phelps, David (P) | 08/19 | Out for Season | 2016 | Right forearm fracture | Will miss rest of season after MRI revealed fracture. | |
| Prado, Martin (3B) | 09/20 | Any day | TBD | Sore left wrist | Not in starting lineup Sept. 18-20. | |
| Stanton, Giancarlo (RF) | 09/19 | 15-day DL | Possibly late September | Recovering from June 2015 left hand surgery | Skipped BP on Sept. 19 as part of team decision. Still no exact timetable as of Sept. 19 update. |
| PHILLIES | Updated | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araujo, Elvis (P) | 09/04 | 60-day DL | Possibly September | Strained left groin | Placed on 15-day DL on Aug. 28; transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 4. | |
| Billingsley, Chad (P) | 09/01 | 60-day DL | TBD | Right flexor strain | Transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 1. | |
| Brown, Domonic (LF) | 09/12 | Out Indefinitely | Possibly late September | Concussion | Exited game early Sept. 2; diagnosed with concussion Sept. 3. | |
| Franco, Maikel (3B) | 09/16 | 15-day DL | Possibly late September | Left wrist fracture | Will begin working out at team’s Florida complex Sept. 16; could return as early as Sept. 22. | |
| Harrison, Matt (P) | 09/01 | 60-day DL | TBD | Lower back inflammation | Transferred to 60-day DL on Sept. 1. | |
| Hernandez, Cesar (3B) | 09/14 | Out for Season | 2016 | Dislocated left thumb | Placed on 60-day DL on Sept. 14. | |
| Hollands, Mario (P) | 04/20 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from April 2015 Tommy John surgery | Underwent Tommy John surgery April 8. | |
| Howard, Ryan (1B) | 09/20 | Any day | Day-to-day | Left knee | Not in starting lineup Sept. 15-20; MRI revealed no structural damage Sept. 16. | |
| Lee, Cliff (P) | 04/05 | 60-day DL | Possibly 2015 | Left common flexor tendon tear | Shut down from throwing, placed on 60-day DL on March 16. | |
| Pettibone, Jonathan (P) | 08/08 | Out for Season | 2016 | Recovering from July 2015 shoulder surgery | Underwent season-ending surgery July 22. |