Report: Edwin Rodriguez to return as Marlins' manager - MLB

It was easy to see where this one was headed after Bo Porter signed on to be the third base coach with the Nationals earlier today, but Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel just confirmed what we all expected. Edwin Rodriguez will return as Marlins’ manager next season.

Rodriguez was offered and accepted the job during a meeting with Marlins owner Jeffery Loria in New York City earlier today. The Marlins are expected to officially remove the interim tag from Rodriguez tomorrow.

Rodriguez began the 2010 season managing Triple-A New Orleans before being promoted to interim manager after Fredi Gonzalez was fired at the end of June. The first-time manager led the Marlins to a respectable 41-41 record, finishing the year at 80-82 and in third place in the National League East.

I’m glad this is finally over, but with a new ballpark on the way in 2012, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Marlins are out there looking for a new manager again next offseason.

LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Report: Edwin Rodriguez to return as Marlins’ manager

Stanton, Donaldson, Kahnle activated by Yankees ahead of Dodgers series