Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post speculates that Chris Coghlan will begin the 2012 season in the minors unless the Marlins trade him. Coghlan won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2009, but has struggled ever since, spending the final three months of the 2011 season in the minor leagues. "It's been disappointing, really, the last two years," Marlins president Larry Beinfest said Tuesday. "We still see him coming back as an outfielder and in center field. He finished the year in the minor leagues which was disappointing for him and disappointing for us. He needs to re-establish himself healthy which we anticipate he will be with the knee or knees and come in and compete. We already know he can be an offensive force, a great left-handed hitter." The 27-year-old could win a roster spot as a utility man with an impressive showing during spring training, but the Marlins will likely attempt to sign a center fielder this winter.

The Marlins may not recall Chris Coghlan once the Triple-A season ends. "We'll see," were the words of Marlins president Larry Beinfest on Thursday. "He's back and he's playing (at Triple A New Orleans). But he's had a rough go. He's missed a lot of at-bats and a lot of playing time." Coghlan has hit just .225/.327/.375 through his first 11 games in New Orleans, and still may not be 100 percent healthy. Even if he is eventually recalled, he won't be worth a look in mixed leagues.

Marlins activated OF Chris Coghlan (knee, elbow) from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans. The Marlins are down to Mike Cameron and Bryan Petersen alongside Mike Stanton in their outfield, but have still decided they'd rather have the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year attempt to rediscover his lost stroke at the plate in the minors. Along with Logan Morrison, Coghlan will be up in September.

Chris Coghlan (knee, elbow) has resumed hitting and throwing. Coghlan suffered a setback with his knee in mid-July and more recently has been bothered by a hyperextended elbow. He's a long way from a return and will likely be optioned to Triple-A once he's healthy.

Chris Coghlan (knee) will be sidelined from his minor league rehab assignment for the next 3-5 days due to a hyperextended left elbow. Coghlan resumed his rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter this week after a recent setback with his left knee. The Marlins were planning on demoting the former Rookie of the Year even before he went on the disabled list, so he has a lot to prove before making his way back to the major league roster.

Chris Coghlan (knee) will restart his rehab assignment Saturday with High-A Jupiter. Coghlan was shut down earlier this week after developing some soreness in his surgically-repaired knee. After receiving some treatment, he's ready to get going again. Coghlan has also dealt with a shoulder ailment this season that might require offseason surgery. He's hoping to make it back to the Marlins at some point in the second half.

Updating a previous item, Marlins president Larry Beinfest confirmed that Chris Coghlan suffered a setback with his left knee. Coghlan was recalled from his minor league stint with Double-A Jacksonville on Monday in order to receive treatment. "The knee stiffened up a bit and we want to back him off and get it completely healthy," said Beinfest. It's not clear when he'll resume his rehab assignment.

Chris Coghlan has left his minor league rehab assignment in order to receive treatment on his left knee. Coghlan is batting .211 (4-for-19) with a double and three runs scored over his first five games with Double-A Jacksonville. He could remain in the minors once he's back to full health.

Chris Coghlan (knee) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Jacksonville. Coghlan went 2-for-7 with a walk and a stolen base in two games with High-A Jupiter. He will play 2-4 games with the Suns before being reevaluated. The Marlins were ready to demote Coghlan before his knee injury, so there's no guarantee he'll immediately return to the majors. The presence of Mike Cameron gives them some options.

Chris Coghlan (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment at the end of this week. Coghlan began working out this past weekend and should be ready to return to the Marlins' starting lineup right after the All-Star break. He's been on the 15-day disabled list since mid-June with a sore left knee and will return to a .230/.296/.368 batting line once he is cleared.