Stanton does light drills after seeing specialist

NEW YORK — Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton was examined by a specialist on Monday, and later in the day he did some light running and agility drills before his team took batting practice at Citi Field.

Stanton has been doing some light jogging for a couple of days, which is an encouraging first step in his rehabilitation. The slugger is striving to return later this year, and the club insists his timetable remains, at best, the final week of the season. Stanton sustained a Grade 3 left groin strain on Aug. 13 and went on the disabled list the next day. He started light jogging on Saturday during warmups at Marlins Park.

“I’m getting stronger every day, more mobility,” Stanton said. “Doing what I …

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