Griffin Conine Activated, Homers in Return

Griffin Conine was activated from the 60-day injured list after late‑April surgery to repair a dislocated left shoulder and returned for the Marlins' final week of the regular season. He impressed during a nine‑game Triple‑A rehab stint, slashing .292/.514/.583 with two homers and an 11:9 BB:K, and started in the big‑league lineup. In his first game back he went 1‑for‑5 with a solo home run and a run scored in Tuesday’s 6‑5 extra‑innings victory, leaving him with a season line through 76 plate appearances of .275/.342/.464 with two homers, eight RBIs and 12 runs. He is expected to see some playing time down the stretch, particularly against right‑handed pitching despite Miami facing several lefties. The Marlins also shuffled the roster around his return, reinstating right‑hander Edward Cabrera, optioning Adam Mazur and Joey Wiemer to Triple‑A Jacksonville, and reinstating then designating outfielder Derek Hill for assignment. Separately, the Brewers said William Contreras (hand) will start and bat cleanup Monday in San Diego after missing a game when his left hand was struck by an opponent’s bat.