Kevin

Olsen

Olsen has been out since being struck in the head by a line drive at Boston on June 27. ''I’m getting better,’' said Olsen, who suffered a concussion. ''My arm feels good. But every time I throw, it looks like the person I’m throwing to is shaking. But that’s to be expected.’'

Olsen is a lesser version of Brian Meadows. And anyone who is a lesser version of Brian Meadows belongs in Triple-A.

Back in 2001, Olsen looked about as good as a finesse right-hander can look. Because he’s regressed since then, he’ll probably have a tough time getting another opportunity. He’s ideally suited for pitching in Florida, so if he can’t succeed with the Marlins, no one else is going to want to give him a chance.

Olsen spent some time on the disabled list, but once healthy, he posted a 2.11 ERA in seven starts for Albuquerque. He should be a fine reliever for Florida, and he’d be a better option as a fifth starter than Michael Tejera.

Olsen appeared to be hit near his right ear and had to be taken off on a stretcher. He’ll be taken to the hospital for an examination.

Olsen, who was hit just behind his right ear by a line drive, isn’t seriously hurt. Still, he could wind up on the DL, especially since the Marlins will need to call up reliever after allowing 25 runs tonight.

Olsen is expected to be OK after being hit by a line drive last night, but he’s going to need some time off. The Marlins couldn’t afford to keep him on the active roster after last night’s massacre.

Olsen still hopes to return from a concussion in September. The switch to the 60-day DL won’t necessarily prevent that from happening.

Olsen is due back early next month, but he’ll probably be just a mop-up man for the Marlins.

Olsen will be used in a mop-up role for the rest of the month.