Giancarlo Stanton (shoulder) is out of the lineup for the sixth straight game Wednesday. Stanton was able to take batting practice Tuesday without any issues, so he could return within the next day or two. Austin Kearns will start in his place in right field Wednesday.

Giancarlo Stanton (shoulder) is out of the Marlins' lineup again Tuesday. Stanton hasn't played since last Wednesday due to a left shoulder contusion, but he's expected to take some swings prior to Tuesday's game. The hope is that he won't have to miss much more time. Chris Coghlan will take his place in right field Tuesday.

Giancarlo Stanton will test out his ailing left shoulder with some swings prior to Tuesday's game. Stanton hasn't played since last Wednesday because of a left shoulder contusion, but he's feeling much better and it sounds like he could be back in there as soon as Tuesday. "It's gotten significantly better," Stanton said. "Before I couldn't even lift my arm up at all. Each day is better. It feels like it's being compressed or pinched."

Giancarlo Stanton (shoulder) is not in Monday's lineup. Stanton hasn't played since last Wednesday because of a left shoulder contusion. An MRI taken Saturday ruled out any structural damage, but the young slugger is still experiencing discomfort. Justin Ruggiano is starting in right field on Monday night against the Nationals.

MLB Network's Peter Gammons reports that the Red Sox are among the teams that have "checked in" with the Marlins on Giancarlo Stanton. The Rangers and Mets have also inquired about Stanton, but the Marlins have consistently said that they're "not interested." While there's been no indication that a trade will happen this year, it still can't be ruled out. Stanton is going to become expensive when he hits arbitration for the first time this offseason.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Rangers are "doing early reconnaissance and prep work on what it would take to land Giancarlo Stanton down the road." Well, it would no doubt start with Jurickson Profar. The Marlins haven't given any indication that they're ready to deal their star, but Stanton will start to become expensive over the winter when he hits arbitration for the first time, so it can't be ruled out. Trading Stanton would likely result in the Marlins losing whatever is left of their fanbase, but it's not as if owner Jeffrey Loria cares about that.

Giancarlo Stanton is day-to-day with a left shoulder contusion. An MRI on Saturday ruled out structural damage, so Stanton will continue to be rested as a precautionary measure. Austin Kearns will take Stanton's spot in right field until he's ready to return.

Giancarlo Stanton will undergo an MRI on his left shoulder. Stanton has been feeling discomfort since last weekend in New York, which provides some context to his early struggles. The Marlins are already having trouble scoring runs, so they would be positively punchless if Stanton needs to miss an extended period of time.

Giancarlo Stanton (shoulder) will not play on Saturday according to Marlins manager Mike Redmond. Stanton was scratched from Friday's lineup due to the sore left shoulder. Stanton is off to a brutally slow start, hitting .167/.342/.233 with zero homers, and perhaps the shoulder injury could be an underlying cause. He's considered day-to-day.

Giancarlo Stanton has been scratched from the Marlins' starting lineup on Friday due to a sore left shoulder. No word on the severity of the injury, but it's certainly something to monitor moving forward. Stanton is off to a brutally slow start, hitting .167/.342/.233 with zero RBI through his first nine games.