Joyce (undisclosed) was reinstated by the Marlins on Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran was activated amid a flurry of roster moves as the Marlins prepare to return to action. Joyce was placed on the injured list before the season got underway and was cleared to report for workouts late last week. He is expected to see regular playing time now that he is active, with most of his starts coming in right field, though he remains on the bench Tuesday against Baltimore, per Joe Frisaro of MLB.com.

Joyce (undisclosed) has been cleared to report for workouts, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder missed the entirety of summer camp and began the season on the injured list, but he's now progressing toward his 2020 debut. Miami's season is currently on hiatus following the outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff, but Joyce will be able to join the club once the team is able to retake the field, though he may not be game ready immediately.

The Marlins placed Joyce (undisclosed) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Miami will likely be down two potential starting outfielders to begin the season with Lewis Brinson (undisclosed) also joining Joyce on the IL. Neither Joyce nor Brinson has yet to report to camp due to an unspecified issue, and the Marlins have yet to offer a timeline for either player's return to action. With Joyce and Brinson on the shelf, Harold Ramirez, Jon Berti or even prospect Monte Harrison could be in the mix for more time in the outfield, where only Corey Dickerson appears to be locked in as a full-time starter.

Joyce has yet to make an appearance at summer camp for the Marlins, Jordan MacPherson of The Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The club hasn't offered any reason for Joyce's absence, which inevitably creates speculation it's COVID-related. The veteran was expected to handle at least a platoon role in right field, but if he's unavailable for Opening Day it would throw an already chaotic outfield situation in Miami even more wide open.

Joyce could see additional playing time with National League teams deploying a designated hitter in 2020, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder was originally set to play a few times a week as part of a crowded right-field picture for the Marlins, but with the DH now available as well, Joyce is likely to be in the lineup any time Miami is facing a right-handed pitcher. The 35-year-old has a lifetime .252/.354/.452 slash line against RHP with 133 of his 145 career home runs.

Joyce is expected to start about three times a week in right field once the regular season finally begins, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marlins manager Don Mattingly sees the veteran outfielder as the left-handed half of a platoon, but the identity of his platoon partner hadn't yet been determined when Grapefruit League play was suspended. Joyce is coming off a strong 2019 campaign with Atlanta and is a career .252/.354/.452 hitter against RHP, so consistent at-bats could give him some fantasy utility in NL-only formats or leagues with daily moves.

Joyce agreed to a one-year deal with the Marlins on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce will join his seventh organization after hitting .295/.408/.450 with seven home runs, 32 runs scored and 23 RBI in 129 games with the Braves in 2019. The 35-year old will join fellow free agent signee Corey Dickerson in bringing experience to a young Miami outfield. Joyce could enter a platoon situation with Harold Ramirez and Garrett Cooper, both of whom hit right-handed. The veteran recorded a .871 OPS in 212 plate appearances against righty pitchers last season.

Joyce is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 5 of the Braves' NLDS series with the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce started in the first four games of the series, going 1-for-9 with a walk. Even with the Braves set to face a right-hander (Jack Flaherty) in the winner-take-all game Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Joyce will take a seat as manager Brian Snitker rides the hot bat of Adam Duvall, who has produced three clutch hits and five RBI off the bench so far in the series.

Joyce will hit the bench Saturday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce sits as usual with a lefty (Steven Matz) on the mound for the opposition. Nick Markakis moves to right field in his absence, with Adam Duvall starting in left.

Joyce is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale with left-hander Mike Montgomery starting for the Royals. In his place, Nick Markakis is starting in right field, with Adam Duvall in left.