Marlins' Opening Day roster nearly finalized

JustinVerlander35 · Mar 29, 2011

All but two positions are set at Marlins camp.

After making four roster moves on Tuesday morning, the Marlins have 27 players, with a couple of tough decisions to follow in the next day or two.

The most telling transaction was the reassignment of veteran outfielder Dewayne Wise to Minor League camp. That clears the way for Scott Cousins to make the team as the fourth outfielder.But Wise, a terrific defensive player, has been bothered by a sprained left big toe for about 10 days. He visited the doctor on Monday, and because of the inflammation, it's not clear if he will be ready for the opening of the Triple-A season.

Wise also has an out clause that he could exercise and become a free agent. The Marlins are hopeful that he will accept the assignment, get healthy and perhaps be a candidate for a callup during the season.

"He had a great Spring Training," manager Edwin Rodriguez said. "He showed what I expected from him. He was a good presence on the field. He made a very good impression on us. We let him know. Hopefully, he will accept the assignment."
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