Diamond Cuts: Good News and Bad News

Giancarlo Stanton and Logan Morrison

There's tons of news out of Miami so let's start with the good news. Stanton, out since July 7 after undergoing a debridement procedure on his left knee to remove several loose pieces of cartilage, is slated to begin his rehab assignment on Wednesday. I detailed some of his rehab plans last week and he continues to progress with his recent return to running. He's expected to spend four-to-five games on his assignment before rejoining his Miami teammates. Don't be surprised if he gets the occasional day off during his first few weeks back with the team. Fantasy owners rostering Stanton should get ready for a nice boost of power down the stretch.

Unfortunately Stanton's teammate Morrison is heading in the opposite direction as the Marlins placed him on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his troublesome right knee. Morrison underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason but the issue continued into spring t

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