Joe Frisaro of MLB.com believes that it's unlikely the Marlins bring back free agent outfielder Chris Coghlan.

The 28-year-old and former Rookie of the Year seems unlikely to take a minor league deal, and the Marlins appear to already have an excess of outfield options headed to spring training. The market hasn't been very demanding for Coghlan, so even if it's not with the Fish, he may have to settle for a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

Marlins non-tendered OF Chris Coghlan.

The former Rookie of the Year has put up a .242/.307/.352 batting line in four seasons since winning the award and has had trouble staying healthy. He might have to settle for a minor league deal this winter.

Chris Coghlan went 4-for-4 from the leadoff spot for the Marlins on Monday.

Coghlan's audition at third base might be over -- he's made his last two starts in right field in Giancarlo Stanton's place -- but it looks like he'll be in the lineup somewhere the rest of the way. That gives him some value in NL-only leagues. Of course, tonight's 4-for-4 came with no runs scored, RBI or steals.

Marlins activated OF Chris Coghlan from the 15-day disabled list.

Coghlan has been sidelined since early June due to calf inflammation and nerve irritation in his back. The former NL Rookie of the Year played nearly exclusively at third base during his minor league rehab assignment, and could get work at multiple positions with the Marlins. He's worth a look in most NL-only formats.

Chris Coghlan (back) will play third base when he begins a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter Wednesday.

Coghlan hasn't played the position regularly since 2009 in the minors, but the Marlins have more of a need there than in the outfield. "We'll start his progression and see how he does," manager Mike Redmond said. "We talked about it as an organization and tried to figure out not only where he would fit, but where he could get the playing time." The Fish are hoping to get Coghlan back around September 1.

Chris Coghlan (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities.

While that's good news, Marlins manager Mike Redmond said that it will likely still be a while before Coghlan is cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old has been sidelined for over a month with nerve irritation in his back and calf inflammation.

Chris Coghlan has been instructed to continue resting his ailing back after visiting with a specialist on Sunday.

It's good news, as there had been a possibility that he could require surgery. However, there remains no timetable for Coghlan's return.

Chris Coghlan will be examined this Sunday in Texas by spine and back specialist Dr. Drew Dossett.

An MRI taken Tuesday on Coghlan's back revealed a pretty significant strain and the Marlins want to take the correct course of action with his rehab. Coghlan has been on the disabled list since June 9 and is expected to be on the shelf for at least a few more weeks.

An MRI taken Tuesday morning on Chris Coghlan's injured lower back showed a strain.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond told reporters that Coghlan is going to be out for "a while." Coghlan was placed on the 15-day disabled list this past weekend.

Marlins placed OF Chris Coghlan on the 15-day disabled list with right calf irritation.

Coghlan returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing a few days with the injury, but he wound up having to leave the game early. It's not clear how long he'll be sidelined. Logan Morrison has taken his spot on the roster.

Chris Coghlan was 0-for-3 but had a sacrifice fly in his return to action Saturday.

Coghlan missed some time with a sore left calf, but he's expected to be fine. The outfielder has cooled off over the last couple games after being red-hot for a few weeks.

Chris Coghlan missed Wednesday's game due to a left calf soreness.

Coghlan has been playing regularly in center field the last two weeks. The Marlins expect him to return to the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Chris Coghlan went 3-for-4 and knocked in two runs against the Mets on Saturday.

Playing regularly these last two weeks, Coghlan has hit in eight straight and reached base in 14 straight games. If he keeps this up, he stands to start over Justin Ruggiano in center field after Giancarlo Stanton returns.

Chris Coghlan had a two-RBI triple and a solo homer in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

It's quite embarrassing that Coghlan, a .239/.307/.352 hitter since 2010 coming into the night, was batting in the No. 5 spot, but it certainly worked in this one. The outfielder has seen more playing time of late and is now batting .364 over his last 10 games.

After Chris Valaika got hurt, Chris Coghlan made his first appearance at second base since 2010 on Tuesday.

This would be more notable if Coghlan weren't hitting .185 with one RBI in 54 at-bats for the season. He's lucky he still has a roster spot at this point.

Chris Coghlan hit a walkoff RBI single in the Marlins' defeat of the Phillies on Saturday in Miami.

Coghlan smacked a hard grounder past Phillies second baseman Chase Utley to drive in the winning run. He will get the bulk of playing time in center field while Justin Ruggiano is sidelined but holds little fantasy value. Coghlan is a .270/.339/.394 career hitter in the majors.

The Marlins will use Chris Coghlan and Justin Ruggiano in a platoon in center field at the start of the season.

That's bad news for Ruggiano's fantasy owners, as he'll be on the short side of the platoon. Coghlan has done very little for the Marlins since winning NL Rookie of the Year honors back in 2009, but the Marlins will give him a shot after he batted .306/.338/.468 with a homer and seven RBI this spring. He's hitting second in the Marlins' Opening Day lineup.

Chris Coghlan has made the Marlins' 25-man roster.

The 2009 National League Rookie of the Year has batted just .207/.274/.320 in 403 plate appearances since the start of the 2011 season. He'll be a backup outfielder.

Chris Coghlan is 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI against the Braves on Sunday.

Coghlan is a big long shot to overtake Justin Ruggiano for a spot in the Opening Day lineup, but he could be kept as a bench player after spending most of last year in Triple-A. The 2009 NL Rookie of the Year is hitting .344 in 32 at-bats this spring.

Marlins recalled OF Chris Coghlan from Triple-A New Orleans.

Coghlan batted just .140/.212/.183 during his time with the Marlins this year, as he's failed to recapture the magic from his Rookie of the Year campaign. He'll likely be back at New Orleans next season.