Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen expects Austin Kearns (hamstring) to return from the disabled list when he's eligible Thursday.

Kearns went 1-for-3 on Monday in his first rehab game with High-A Jupiter. The 31-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since May 23 with a right hamstring strain. He figures to see playing time in left field upon his return.

Austin Kearns will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Class-A Jupiter.

He's been shelved since May 23 with a right hamstring strain. Kearns is eligible to be activated on Friday.

Marlins placed OF Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.

Kearns suffered the injury Tuesday night and hadn't made enough progress by Thursday afternoon. The Fish have called up Kevin Mattison in a corresponding move.

Austin Kearns (hamstring) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies.

Kearns is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game with a tight right hamstring. Chris Coghlan will start in his place in left field and bat sixth against right-hander Alex White.

Updating an earlier item, Austin Kearns left Tuesday's game in the fourth inning with a tight right hamstring.

We should know more after the game or on Wednesday. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Marlins purchased the contract of OF Austin Kearns from Triple-A New Orleans.

Kearns had an impressive spring and could see regular at-bats early with Giancarlo Stanton and Logan Morrison banged up. He'll officially open the year as the Nationals' fourth outfielder.

Austin Kearns went 2-for-4 and knocked in two of the Marlins' three runs Tuesday against the Nationals.

Kearns should have a roster spot just about locked down with a .364 average, three homers and nine RBI for the spring. He may have a little value in NL-only leagues early on with both Giancarlo Stanton and Logan Morrison banged up.

Austin Kearns homered for the Marlins' lone run Saturday against the Red Sox.

Keanrs has three homers this spring, though one of them was an inside-the-parker. He's looking like a good bet to make the Marlins as a fourth outfielder, which could give him a smidgen of value in NL-only leagues.

Austin Kearns is scheduled to leave Marlins' camp on Tuesday night because his wife is scheduled to give birth.

Assuming she doesn't give birth sooner, Kearns' wife will be induced on Wednesday, the club's lone scheduled off day this spring. The 31-year-old outfielder expects to return Friday.

Austin Kearns went 3-for-3 and hit a three-run homer to lead the Marlins to a 4-2 win over the Rays on Wednesday.

It'll likely come down to Kearns, Aaron Rowand, Bryan Petersen and Scott Cousins for two spots on Florida's bench. Kearns certainly has been the more impressive of the two veterans so far, having gone 6-for-15 with two homers. Rowand is 1-for-20.

Marlins signed OF Austin Kearns to a minor league contract.

The agreement carries an invitation to spring training, but Kearns seems highly unlikely to land a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster. He was released by the Indians in August of last season after batting just .200/.302/.287 with two home runs and seven RBI over 174 plate appearances.

Indians released OF Austin Kearns.

Kearns was designated for assignment to make room for Shin-Soo Choo's return from the disabled list last week. The 31-year-old outfielder batted just .200/.302/.287 with two homers and seven RBI over 174 plate appearances with the Indians this season.

Indians designated OF Austin Kearns for assignment.

The move was made to clear space on the 25-man roster for Shin-Soo Choo, who was a surprise activation from the disabled list on Friday morning. Hitting just .200/.302/.287 through 57 games this season, there's a pretty good chance Kearns will go unclaimed on waivers and end up in Triple-A Columbus.

Austin Kearns pounded a three-run homer in the seventh inning Monday, helping the Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Yankees.

It was Kearns' first homer of the season. In fact, it was his first in 169 at-bats, dating back to last season's tour with the Yankees. His 1-for-3 day pushed his average up to .200.

Austin Kearns was arrested on DUI charges near Lexington, Kentucky back on February 12.

The Indians revealed the regrettable news on Tuesday morning at spring training. Kearns has a court date set for March 10 back in Kentucky and may have to miss a couple of workouts while he sorts out his legal issues. The 30-year-old is expected to serve as a part-time left fielder for the Tribe this season.

Indians signed OF Austin Kearns to a one-year contract.

Kearns, 30, posted a .263/.351/.395 batting line across 461 plate appearances for the Indians and Yankees this past year. Now he's back in Cleveland, where he will likely serve in a left field platoon.

Austin Kearns (elbow) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Monday in his return to the Yankees' lineup.

Kearns was hit in the elbow last week and has also been battling a bruised thumb. But he should get some work in over the regular season's final few days as the Yanks give their starters some rest and relaxation.

Austin Kearns returned to action on Monday September 27.

Austin Kearns is also dealing with a left elbow injury in addition to his index finger malady.

Kearns was plunked by the Orioles' Matt Albers last Sunday and had an X-ray on the elbow, which revealed no broken bones. "It wasn't good," Kearns said. "I think it just took longer than we thought it would. It got me in a bad spot, but it's better." He is hoping to return to the lineup Saturday but may be facing an uphill battle in his bid to win a postseason roster spot.

Austin Kearns (thumb) was used as a late-innings defensive replacement at the end of Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Kearns has been battling a bruised thumb, suffered while taking extra batting practice last week. He should be readily available all this week.