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Josh Beckett
Josh Beckett has had his next scheduled start moved from Wednesday to Saturday to give him three extra days of rest to recover from a strained back muscle, according to the AP. He threw for about five minutes Tuesday before feeling some pain and stopping. The start on Saturday is contingent on Beckett having no further setbacks in subsequent workouts this week.

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Josh Beckett
Josh Beckett is probably headed back to the DL with a strained back muscle, according to the AP. He felt pain while throwing for a second consecutive day Wednesday.

Darren Oliver
Darren Oliver could get a spot start on Saturday in place of the injured Josh Beckett, who is now almost a lock to return to the DL.

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Michael Tejera (P) Fla
The Marlins will recall Michael Tejera from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Saturday in place of the injured Josh Beckett, according to the AP.

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Michael Tejera
The Marlins recalled Michael Tejera from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Josh Beckett's place on the roster. Tejera will start in place of Beckett on Saturday and should remain in the rotation until Beckett returns. He was 6-1 with a 3.58 ERA in 14 starts for the Isotopes this season.

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A.J. Burnett
A.J. Burnett fell to 0-3 on Friday night despite coming through with his third straight quality start. He went eight innings and allowed just three hits and two earned runs. Burnett has allowed just four earned runs in his last three starts, covering 21 innings.

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Tim Spooneybarger (P) Fla
While the Marlins don't expect Tim Spooneybarger to return from his Tommy John surgery this season, he's still holding out hope that he could be available in September, according to the Miami Herald. "There's a good chance," said Spooneybarger. "The way I'm feeling, I'm definitely trying to make a push to get back."

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Guillermo Mota
Guillermo Mota will serve as the Marlins closer until Armando Benitez returns from his inflamed elbow. Benitez was placed on the DL on Monday and can't be activated until August 7, so Mota will be the closer for at least this week.

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Mike Lowell
Mike Lowell, who was removed from Friday night's starting lineup after being hit by a ball during batting practice, returned to the starting lineup Saturday night. He went 1-for-4 with a walk.

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Tim Spooneybarger (P) Fla
Tim Spooneybarger had a recent setback in his rehab from right elbow surgery that will prevent him from coming back this season, according to the AP.

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A.J. Burnett (P) Fla
Due to Hurricane Frances, tonight's game between the Marlins and Cubs has been postponed. If Saturday's game is held, Friday's starters, A.J. Burnett and Carlos Zambrano, presumably would start that game.

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Mike Lowell
The Palm Beach Post reports that the Marlins would like to trade Mike Lowell before a November 1 deadline for financing on their new stadium. Lowell's current contract states that he can become a free agent if a stadium deal is not in place by that time.