CHICAGO -- At the earliest, it looks like Jeremy Hermida could be back in the lineup by Monday when the Marlins face the Phillies at Dolphin Stadium.

 

Still recovering from a right hip flexor strain, Hermida is eligible to come off the disabled list Friday, when the Marlins take on the Rockies at home.

 

Manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday that it is highly doubtful the rookie right fielder will be in the lineup for the weekend series with Colorado.

 

"I don't think you'll see him in one of our games this weekend," Girardi said.

 

Placed on the disabled list April 17, retroactive to April 12, Hermida has been with the club going through a variety of drills. He has tested the hip flexor running, but he isn't yet 100 percent.

 

"We'll wait and see," Hermida said. "It's been an up-and-down process. It's good one day and sore the next."

 

Girardi hasn't ruled out Hermida taking part in a rehab assignment this weekend.

 

"I know it's not as quickly as he would like," Girardi said. "I noticed the other day he was a little miserable that it didn't respond the way he would have liked."

 

Before cleared, the Marlins want to make sure Hermida is pain-free running.

 

"We have to know pretty much he can run 100 percent, or pretty close to it," Girardi said. "That he's free of pain. You don't want him to tear it. A strain is one thing, but a tear is a long time. Then you've got a lot of complications, scar tissue, and it can become a re-occurring problem. We expect him to run the bases and do some things."

 

Cant wait for his bat to be back in the lineup! :thumbup

I just hope these aren't reoccuring issues...

I want to say something positive, but I'm getting a reputation as a jinx. SO

I want him out of the lineup until he is 100% healthy. I don't want this to keep flairing up.

I just hope these aren't reoccuring issues...

 

 

YES! That is going to be a major issue.. Thats why Hermida should not be rushed! Hopefully its just one of those healing one time injuries

Good news. Can't wait to see him back in the lineup.

A sweet left-handed swing, plays right field, has excellent plate discpline, shows power, can steal a base, and has had some injuries (including wrist)...... hmmm..... Hermida is looking too much like Drew hehe......

That recurring word scares the hell out of me. If there is any concern he is not 100% healthy, he should continue to rest it.

That recurring word scares the hell out of me. If there is any concern he is not 100% healthy, he should continue to rest it.

 

Exactly. It's not like we need him back to contend for the playoffs this year.

We need a lefty bat that can hit.

We need Hermida to stabilize our outfield...I am glad he is coming back

hope he gets hot when he gets back..we need a producing bat in the lineup