ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Marlins have optioned outfielder Chris Coghlan to Triple-A New Orleans.
Coghlan, the 2009 NL rookie of the year, was hitting .230 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 65 games this season.
Florida also purchased the contract of outfielder Dewayne Wise from New Orleans as part of a series of moves announced before Friday night’s game at Tampa Bay.
Left-hander Dustin Richardson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Wise.
