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Until he completes his minor-league rehab assignment, which commences Monday when he joins Single A Jupiter, it could be as many as 20 days before he'll be of use to the big-league club.

McCarthy pitched a three-hitter for his first win since being struck in the head by a line drive last season, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday night.

Stanton went on the disabled list on April 30 with a strained right hamstring. He has done some hitting in the cages and is playing catch.

Mar 17, 2013; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins first baseman Logan Morrison talks with teammates during a spring training game against St.

This season figured to be a rebuilding year for the Marlins with a lot of young players receiving regular playing time.

Here's today's Marlins report from Palm Beach Post staff writer Jorge Milian, who is filling in for me today and Tuesday at Marlins Park: As expected, the Marlins activated Jeff Mathis from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and will go with three catchers on the roster.

JUPITER The one with the shoulder injury is simulating a pitcher's throwing action by practicing his delivery off a bullpen mound.

The Miami Marlins do indeed have some decisions to make when a number of their players return from injury, but just who should stay and who should go? The Miami Marlins face some interesting decisions once some of their 10 disabled list members return from their injuries and assume their roles in the 25-man roster.

First up appears to be catcher Jeff Mathis, who is on track to join the Marlins on Tuesday in Miami after being out since Feb.

May 5, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Marcell Ozuna during an at bat during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

What a difference a year makes. At this time last year the rebuilt Miami Marlins were 16 - 15, only two games back of first, with expectations that first was within their grasp and they were right.

The Marlins have had to call up top prospects early because of injuries – a move that could cause roster upheaval when players return.

On Tuesday night, Alex Sanabia's 2013 campaign reached another bump in an already ugly road as he struggled in his homecoming game against the San Diego Padres .

The Miami Marlins were already going to be a bad team in 2013, but the injuries of this year have not helped the Fish.

May 3, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Donovan Solano celebrates hitting a home run with third base coach Joe Espada during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Miami was shut out for the fifth time this season, tying Atlanta and Philadelphia for most in the majors, in a 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

"We used to play on the streets with these rubber balls, and I used to have these incredible hits with this crazy swing,'' said Ozuna, who signed with the Marlins out of the Dominican Republic when he was 17.

Apr 28, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton watches a home run from Chicago Cubs catcher Dioner Navarro in the ninth inning at Marlins Park.

Mar 23, 2013; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Kyle Skipworth in the first inning during a spring training game against the St.

Donovan Solano, who had started all 30 of Miami's games, was scratched about an hour before first pitch on Saturday night due to tightness on his left side.