Marlins prepared to welcome back Gordon

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MIAMI — The Marlins are prepared to welcome Dee Gordon back to their roster on Thursday. Gordon’s 80-game suspension is coming to an end, and the 2015 National League batting champion will be reinstated in time for Miami’s series opener against the Cardinals.

Gordon was suspended on April 28 for being in violation of Major League Baseball’s joint drug agreement, and since July 18, the speedy second baseman has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A New Orleans. Once Gordon is activated, the organization will have to make a corresponding move.

“It is the end of his suspension. He has served it,” Marlins president David Samson said. “He will be welcomed back into the clubhouse.”

Gordon, 28, was hitting .266 with a .289 on-base percentage and six stolen bases …

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