Starter Kevin Slowey departed Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies after five innings with a left lat strain.

MIAMI Manager Mike Redmond has been relying on a cheat sheet of sorts during his pregame press gatherings. It’s a list of the Marlins’ injured players and where they stand in their rehab programs.

In spite of the expansive ground he has to cover at Marlins Park, Ruggiano is enjoying a better-than-average season in center.

MIAMI It doesn't take fancy formulas to determine Justin Ruggiano plays a pretty good center field. The metrics in Ruggiano's case confirm what the eyes see.

Marlins starter Jose Fernandez allowed a run on five hits, walked one and struck out two through five innings.

MIAMI — Manager Mike Redmond was counting on Jordan Brown bringing home the tying run when he pinch-hit for Jose Fernandez in the bottom of the fifth. What Redmond didn’t foresee was the bullpen giving it right back and then some.

Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia wouldn't discuss why he spat directly onto the baseball during Monday's outing against the Phillies.

Alex Sanabia has been caught spitting.

Right-hander Kevin Slowey tries two snap two-start losing streak.

Right-hander Alex Sanabia avoided joining Brad Hand as the only pitchers in club history to lose six consecutive starts.

MIAMI Five of Marlins’ first 12 wins came in spite of them scoring two runs or fewer. Justin Ruggiano saved them the notoriety of assuming the major league lead in that category Monday night.

Monday, the Miami Marlins placed Matt Diaz on the disabled list with a left knee bruise.

The Marlins didn't have a chance to get excited about Logan Morrison and Joe Mahoney beginning rehab assignments with Jupiter Monday. Before they took the field, they announced another player was head to the disabled list.

Jose Fernandez faces the Phillies for the third time this season.

Tuesday: Phillies at Marlins