The Florida Marlins are expected to put Hanley Ramirez on the DL Monday after experiencing lower back pain since May 29th when he was pulled in the second inning. “It’s very sensitive. When you’re standing up on a plane for three-four hours, I tell you he’s not joking around,” said Manager Ewin Rodriguez.
If he can’t even sit on a plane, it’ll be tough for him to play baseball. The biggest hint that he’ll be put on the DL is the Marlins recalling shortstop Ozzie Martinez from Triple-A New Orleans.
The Marlins were reportedly going to make their decision on putting Hanley on the DL Friday but after Clay Hensley got hurt and placed on the DL Thursday ( right shoulder sprain), they decided to wait until Monday.
It’s time to put Hanley on the bench until he either goes on the DL or if not placed on the DL returns to the lineup. He hasn’t been that productive this season (.210 4 home runs 17 RBI’s and 11 stolen bases). He’s a career .307 hitter so I see all of the numbers rising if the lower back pain doesn’t linger. There will be many owners who smell blood on this first round pick and will try to offer you some trades. Hold on the Hanley unless you get wowed by an offer. Your patience will pay off and he numbers should return to his career averages.
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