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After not having much playing time as a result of the return of Jeff Mathis, catcher Miguel Olivo has requested several times to be released, however the Marlins have consistently refusing to do so. Olivo was placed on the restricted list Saturday.

With the return of Nathan Eovaldi coming on Tuesday, starter Tom Koehler could lose his spot in the rotation after his recent struggles. Plus links on Steve Cishek, Ricky Nolasco, and Marcell Ozuna.

The Miami Marlins defeated the Cardinals 5-4 on Friday night in the first game of a three game weekend series. Jose Fernandez was dominant on the mound.

Despite the fact that the July 31 trading deadline is over a month away, Miami could deal a reliever or two to a contending team if the offer was right.

Chris Coghlan will see a specialist in Texas on Sunday to determine whether or not he needs surgery on his back. Plus links on Giancarlo Stanton, Juan Pierre, and Derek Dietrich.

On Sunday, the Marlins placed outfielder Chris Coghlan on the 15-day disabled list and reinstated first baseman Logan Morrison from the DL.

After being activated from the 60-day disabled list, Logan Morrison is ready to produce in the middle of Miami's lineup. Plus links on Colin Moran, Derek Dietrich, and Chris Coghlan.

After several first round draft picks who struggled to have success at the Major League level, Miami’s front office should be hopeful that the organization’s 2013 draft picks will be successful.

The Marlins are looking to build around a young core, adding several players players from the draft. Plus links on Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Fernandez, and Christian Yelich.

Several players on the disabled list are expected to be activated at some point in the month of June. Miami’s lineup could be drastically affected by the looming roster moves.