Giancarlo Stanton had successful surgery Sunday to remove two small loose bodies from his right knee. The arthroscopic procedure lasted just 21 minutes. Stanton is expected to miss at least a month of action and possibly a bit more. While he's out, the Marlins will use Greg Dobbs in right field against right-handers, with Justin Ruggiano sliding over from center field against lefties.

Giancarlo Stanton will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Saturday to deal with a "loose body" in his right knee, and is likely to miss a month. It's a tough break for the Marlins young slugger, who will now be forced to miss next week's All Star Game and Home Run Derby. Bryce Harper has been named as Stanton's replacement in the game, making it so the Marlins will not have a representative active in the contest.

Giancarlo Stanton was lifted from Saturday's game in the third inning due to right knee discomfort. Stanton was been dealing with a "loose body" in his right knee and could ultimately require arthroscopic surgery after the season. He made a pinch-hit appearance on Friday, after resting the knee the previous four days. There has been no update on a potential time table for his return, but it's likely to put Monday's Home Run Derby appearance in jeopardy.

Giancarlo Stanton was lifted from Saturday's game in the third inning for pinch-hitter Scott Cousins. Stanton was been dealing with a "loose body" in his right knee and could ultimately require arthroscopic surgery after the season. He made a pinch-hit appearance on Friday, after resting the knee the previous four days. No word yet on the severity or extent of the injury, but it's likely to put Monday's Home Run Derby appearance in jeopardy.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) returned to the Marlins' lineup Saturday. As expected. Stanton went through full pre-game activities Friday and didn't report any issues in his sore right knee. Assuming he makes it through the weekend without a setback, he'll participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

Giancarlo Stanton returned to action on Friday July 6.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) said he'll return to the starting lineup Saturday. Stanton went through full pre-game activities Friday and evidently didn't feel any discomfort with his right knee. Assuming he can make it through the weekend without a hitch, he should participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

Giancarlo Stanton indicated Thursday that the Marlins haven't ruled out the possibility that he'll undergo arthoscopic surgery during the All Star break to remove a loose body from his left knee. That's the last resort, of course. The Marlins have already ruled Stanton out for Friday's game, but he will take part in full pre-game activities to test the readiness of his knee. He is questionable for the rest of the first half, as well as the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.

Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said that Giancarlo Stanton (knee) will not play Friday. Marlins general manager Mike Hill said that all went went during Stanton's batting practice session Thursday, but apparently the club wants to play things safe. If the 22-year-old slugger misses the rest of the weekend, he will almost certainly skip the All-Star game festivities.

Giancarlo Stanton (knee) took batting practice in the cage Thursday. There's no word yet, though, on if the knee feels improved. Stanton, who has been diagnosed with a "loose body" in his right knee, has expressed hope of returning to the lineup Friday, but that target date isn't exactly set in stone.