1 Cameron Maybin LF

Maybin is out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Maybin will hit the bench for the fifth time in eight games, with all three of his starts during that stretch coming against left-handed pitching. At this point, it appears safe to conclude that he's on the short end of a platoon in left field with Derek Dietrich, making it tough to justify rostering Maybin outside of NL-only formats.

Maybin (hip) will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Braves, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Though Maybin had been held out of the lineup the last three games with a strained hip, he came off the bench in each contest, recording four at-bats over that stretch. It appears manager Don Mattingly is comfortable with returning Maybin to the field in the series finale, resulting in Derek Dietrich moving to a reserve role.

Maybin (hip) is not in the lineup against the Braves on Thursday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Maybin was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to a minor hip injury, which manager Don Mattingly seemed unconcerned about following the contest. Since Maybin doesn't receive everyday playing time, it's difficult to judge any lasting effects he is feeling, but sitting out Thursday's series opener was largely expected. Consider him day-to-day moving forward.

Maybin was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Cubs in the sixth inning after tweaking his hip running out a grounder, ESPN reports.

Manager Don Mattingly said after the game that Maybin would be fine and would have been removed as part of a double switch anyway, but given the veteran outfielder's checkered injury history, don't be surprised if he gets at least a day off Thursday as the Marlins begin a four-game home series against the Braves.

Maybin went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI during Sunday's win over the Reds.

Maybin is hitting .227 with eight extra-base hits and six RBI in 32 games to open the season. He'll continue to battle for playing time in left field with Derek Dietrich, who figures to get the nod against right-handed pitchers moving forward.