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Marlins OF Caissie Homers in MiLB Rehab, Close to Return
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(Tony Capobianco/Roundtable Sports)
Miami Marlins injured outfielder Owen Caissie is powerfully progressing through his minor league rehab assignment.
The rookie right fielder hit a solo home run in the third inning of Triple-A Jacksonville's 5-3 win over Memphis, snapping a 12-game losing streak, on Tuesday.
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Caissie was acquired by the Marlins in a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Edward Cabrera over the offseason. The Canadian native had hit 12 home runs and 50 RBI before his injury.
Caissie was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 9 with a right calf strain, and the Marlins went on a 12-game losing streak of their own the next day.
The Marlins expect Caissie to return over the weekend during their road series against the New York Mets .
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said before Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies that Caissie would get about 13 plate appearances at the designated hitter position for three days before being reassessed.
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"We'll just see how he's feeling and how he comes out of that," McCullough said.
The Jumbo Shrimp came back in the eighth inning to win their first game in three weeks. Deyvison De Los Santos delivered a two-run double to extend his team leads in hits (82), doubles (16) and RBI (49).
Prospect Watch
No. 13 prospect Cristian Hernández knocked a solo home run in the top of the third inning to power Double-A Pensacola to a 3-2 win over the Smokies on Tuesday. The Blue Wahoos improved to 16-11 in the second half and are a half-game behind in the Southern League South standings.
High-A Beloit was defeated by West Michigan 4-0 to open the series on Tuesday. The Sky Carp remain firmly on top of the Midwest League South second-half standings with 20 wins.
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No. 5 prospect Starlyn Caba went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and No. 24 prospect Dillon Head extended his team lead in hits (63) with a leadoff single.
Single-A Jupiter dropped its 20th game of the second half with a 15-4 loss against Clearwater on Tuesday. No. 18 prospect Luis Arana collected a season-high three hits while Echedry Vargas extended his team lead in home runs with his 12th of the season.
The Hammerheads have already clinched a postseason berth, after securing the FSL East Division First Half title.
No. 23 prospect 3B Ronny Muñoz hit his third home run of the season in the Dominican Summer League
