Clay Hensley made it through only two innings Thursday, giving up four runs - two earned - on two hits and two walks in a loss to the Mets.

It was a strange outing for the right-hander, as the Mets couldn't do anything off of him in the first two innings, but things suddenly unraveled on him in the third, as he loaded the bases and then walked a run in before Marlins manager Jack McKeon gave him the hook. Three of the runs charged to Hensley scored after he left the game. The right-hander didn't have a single quality start in August and is off to a slow start in September. He'll try to rebound in another matchup against the Mets next week.

Clay Hensley held an injury-ravaged Mets lineup to just one hit in five scoreless innings of work in a 4-1 Florida victory on Monday evening.

Normally a reliever, Hensley struck out three and walked two in his first start since 2008. He made the most of an opponent that was batting Daniel Murphy thrid and Lucas Duda fifth. He'll get the Mets again this weekend in Florida, though Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes should both be back in the lineup by then.

Marlins activated RHP Clay Hensley from the disabled list.

He'll face the Mets on Monday night in his first start since 2008. Hensley allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Jacksonville Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since the first week of June with a sprained right shoulder. Hensley hasn't started regularly in the majors since 2006 as a member of the Padres, but he's worth watching in NL-only formats.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) is all set to join the Marlins rotation on Monday.

Hensley allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Jacksonville Wednesday. He hasn't started a major league game since a spot start in July of 2008, but he came up through the minors as a starter and started 29 games for the Padres back in 2006. "My heart's always been in the rotation," Hensley said. "I was very happy to be doing what I was doing out of the bullpen. But to get the opportunity to do this again and get back in the rotation, it's almost like I'm starting all over again." Hensley could wind up with some NL-only value.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to start next Monday against the Mets.

He'll make the start assuming all goes well with his scheduled minor league rehab start with Double-A Jacksonville on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old right-hander is currently working his way back from a shoulder sprain. Hensley hasn't started regularly in the majors since 2006 as a member of the Padres, but he's worth watching in some NL-only formats.

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald speculates that the Marlins could move Clay Hensley (shoulder) into the starting rotation when he returns from the disabled list.

Interesting. Spencer notes that the Marlins are building up his pitch count in the minors, as he tossed 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with the GCL Marlins on Sunday. He's slated to pitch again Friday. The 31-year-old right-hander hasn't started regularly in the big leagues since 2006 as a member of the Padres.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second minor league rehab appearance Friday.

Hensley pitched Saturday in a Gulf Coast League game and reported no problems with once-sprained right shoulder. The setup man is aiming to return to the back end of the Marlins' bullpen after the All-Star break.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Tuesday and is slated to throw a simulated game Thursday.

"Going well," Hensley told the Miami Herald via text message. "On track. Very pleased with pitches and the way my arm is responding." Hensley has been sidelined since the first week of June with a sprained right shoulder. He's hoping to return around the All-Star break.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session Tuesday since going on the disabled list.

He'll likely have another session or two before going out on a rehab assignment. Hensley is hoping to be back in the Marlins bullpen before the All-Star break.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) is aiming to return to the Marlins' bullpen on the first of July.

Hensley will play catch Tuesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list in early June with a sprained right shoulder. If the game of catch goes well, he should be cleared for a late-week bullpen session. The righty had a 3.60 ERA through 15 innings before the injury.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) hopes to play catch Tuesday for the first time since going on the disabled list.

Hensley is expected to do some light tossing from a distance of 60 feet. It's just the first step in his rehab, but he's currently aiming to rejoin the Marlins in July. "That's what we're shooting for," said Hensley. "We'll see where it goes from there. My body will let me know when it's ready."

Marlins placed RHP Clay Hensley on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right shoulder.

He suffered the injury throwing a pitch against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He reportedly felt a "pull," and sounds likely to miss a good chunk of time. Hensley was off to a poor start this season, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 9/9 K/BB ratio through his first 15 innings of work.

Clay Hensley suffered a shoulder injury in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Hensley refused to discuss the injury following the game, but he apparently felt something "pull" in his shoulder when he struck out Sean Burroughs. "We have to wait and see what's wrong with him, " said Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez. "But the way it looked, it looks like he's going to be out for a while." Hensley has had shoulder problems in the past, so this news is very troubling.

Clay Hensley had to leave Wednesday's game after suffering an apparent arm injury.

Hensley gave up a single on a breaking ball before leaving in obvious pain. We hate to speculate, but it certainly didn't look good. We'll update his condition when more is known.

Marlins activated RHP Clay Hensley from the 15-day disabled list.

Hensley was placed on the disabled list in early May with a hairline fracture of his left scapula. He had done a nice job out of the Marlins bullpen, posting a 2.77 ERA over 13 innings before getting injured. He'll return to a setup role.

The Marlins will activate Clay Hensley from the disabled list before Sunday's game.

Hensley had done a nice job out of the Marlins bullpen, posting a 2.77 ERA over 13 innings before getting injured. He'll pitch in middle relief for the Fish.

Clay Hensley (shoulder) tossed three scoreless innings Thursday at Single-A Jupiter.

Hensley was placed on the disabled list in early May with a hairline fracutre of his left scapula. He needed only 20 pitches to get through the three-inning appearance and is cruising toward a late May return.

Marlins and RHP Clay Hensley avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

The first-year arbitration-eligible reliever can earn another $50,000 via performance incentives. He posted a strong 2.16 ERA and 1.11 WHIP last season for the Marlins and could be asked to close games this year if Leo Nunez falters or is dealt at the July trade deadline. Both are possibilities.

Marlins GM Larry Beinfest expects Clay Hensley to stay in the bullpen instead of trying for a rotation spot in spring training.

Hensley nearly won a rotation spot last spring but ultimately was a very valuable member of the bullpen, posting a 2.16 ERA and 1.11 WHIP while striking out over a batter per inning. He also filled in well as the closer towards the end of the season while Leo Nunez was struggling, but Nunez is expected to get the job back for 2011.

According to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post, the Marlins are thinking about using Clay Hensley as a starter next season.

"I already told (Hensley) I like him better as a starter or a middle reliever than a closer," said Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez. "But it's good to know as a player, as a manager, you have a guy you can rely on to close games." Hensley has been a perfect 5-for-5 in save chances, but remember that he almost won a job in the starting rotation out of spring training. It's something to think about, but his fate will ultimately be decided my a "manager to be determined."