Marlins manager Mike Redmond told the Miami Herald Tuesday that outfielder Marcell Ozuna, who is out for the season with a ligament tear and a fracture in his left thumb, resumed baseball activities this week. He is expected to head into the offseason healthy.
"I didn't mention [Ozuna] yesterday, but he's been swinging the bat the last couple of days," Redmond said. "He looks great, has himself in good shape. It looks like his hand is feeling good. He swung the bat good. It's just a timing thing. I think for him too going into the off-season knowing he's feeling good is definitely a good sign. Now he can prepare himself for spring training and get himself ready to compete and win a job."
Ozuna batted .265/.303/.389 with three home runs and 32 RBI in 275 at-bats in 2013.