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- Updated: July 25, 2016
MIAMI — Marlins manager Don Mattingly said if all goes well, Justin Bour will begin playing rehab games on Thursday, the same day Dee Gordon will be eligible for reinstatement.
Bour, who has been on the disabled list since July 6 with a right high ankle sprain, is currently receiving live at-bats and running the bases in Jupiter, where he would likely play a few rehab games for the Class A Advanced Hammerheads before rejoining the Marlins.
“He’s still having some trouble with some running things and some moving around issues,” Mattingly said. “Trying to just get him game at-bats before he’s physically able to do rehab games and play defense.”
With his ankle taped up, Bour fielded ground balls and took batting practice over the weekend at Marlins Park. He said he had no problems swinging but still needed to strengthen his deceleration and footwork around first base.
“You’re gonna have to play first base,” Mattingly said. “You’re gonna have to play there every …
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