Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton could be nearing a return from a broken hand. Stanton, who has been on on the disabled list since the end of June, is hoping to return by September 4 against the Mets, according to MLB.com.
"I'm feeling good," Stanton said on Tuesday. "I'd say I'm still about a week and a half [away]."
Stanton is not expected to play in any rehab games, mainly due to the fact that the minor-league schedule is starting to wrap up.
"I know he's been progressing in a good way," manager Dan Jennings said. "I had a good visit with him [Monday]. He told me he was feeling stronger, didn't feel it when he turned his wrist. That's a good sign."
Despite missing two months with the injury, Stanton still ranks fifth in the National League with 27 home runs.