Griffin Conine

Griffin Conine is expected to take some reps at first base in camp with the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Conine worked primarily in the outfield last season for Miami. He is likely to receive eligibility in both positions for fantasy managers.

Griffin Conine went 1-for-5 with a home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and two strikeouts in the Marlins’ 6-5 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Conine now has 19 hits, eight RBI, and two home runs across 69 at-bats. Batting .275 with a .342 OBP, he’s shown flashes of power in limited playing time.

The Miami Marlins have activated Griffin Conine from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Conine, who underwent surgery back in April to repair a dislocated left shoulder, is returning to the Marlins for the final week of the season. He played in nine rehab games with Triple-A Jacksonville, posting a .514 on-base percentage and .583 slugging percentage. He will likely draw starts in the outfield against right-handed pitchers. In a corresponding move, Joey Wiemer was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Griffin Conine could return next week.

Fantasy Impact

Conine began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on September 7, his first game action since undergoing shoulder surgery on April 28. When he returns, he will likely play the corner outfield spots and serve as the designated hitter.

Griffin Conine began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, serving as the designated hitter. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact

Even though he didn't have the start he was hoping for, it's a positive sign to see Conine play in a game for the first time since April 19. He is expected to continue his rehab with Triple-A Jacksonville for a week and could return to the Miami Marlins for their series against the Colorado Rockies, which begins on September 16.