Scott

Cousins

More known for his collision with Buster Posey than anything else, Cousins batted just .135/.224/.212 over 58 plate appearances for the Marlins last season. He’s a career .277/.338/.450 hitter in the minors, though, and has some pop and some speed. The 27-year-old should be able to nail down a bench spot this spring for the Marlins.

Cousins entered camp with a good shot at a reserve job but batted just .147/.237/.206 with 15 strikeouts over 34 at-bats. He’ll be up at some point this season.

Cousins entered camp as the favorite to take one of the Marlins’ reserve outfield spots, but he hasn’t helped himself by striking out 11 times in his first 25 at-bats. He’s batting .200, and he’s yet to drive in a run.

Cousins is batting just .167/.188/.282 with one home run and three RBI in 46 major league games this season. He could be brought back to Miami when rosters expand from 25 to 40 at the start of September.

Cousins has registered a decent .292/.355/.472 batting line with seven home runs, 10 doubles, two triples and 32 RBI in 50 games this season at the Triple-A level. He’s doubtful to hold much fantasy value but is capable of providing quality outfield depth for the Marlins.

Cousins batted just .147/.237/.206 in a stint earlier this season with the Fish but earned another shot by hitting .292/.355/.472 with seven homers and 32 RBI at New Orleans. He’ll back up at all three outfield spots.

It was Cousins’ third hit in seven at-bats on the night. That will probably be good enough to earn him another start tomorrow as the Marlins try to figure out their center field situation.

He’s now been claimed by three teams over the last month. Assuming he isn’t designated for assignment again, Cousins will compete for a bench job in spring training.

Stanton is hoping to return for Friday’s series-opener against the Phillies. The young slugger hasn’t appeared in a game since September 16 because of a strained left intercostal muscle. Scott Cousins will start in right field in Thursday night’s series finale with the Braves.

Cousins appeared in 53 games with the Marlins this season, batting just .163/.200/.267 with one homer and a .467 OPS in 92 plate appearances. He’ll likely compete for a reserve outfielder job with his new club during spring training.