MIAMI -- The Miami Marlins return home on Thursday night -- but without three key players who were here the last time they played at Marlins Park on July 19.
Reliever David Phelps was traded to the Seattle Mariners last week. Starting pitcher Tom Koehler was sent to the minors on Sunday. And first baseman Justin Bour and rookie shortstop JT Riddle -- both rookies -- were placed on the disabled list on Monday.
More changes are likely coming before the trade deadline arrives on Monday afternoon.