Marlins' Lewis Brinson: Optioned to alternate site

Brinson was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday.The 26-year-old is 0-for-8 in four games to begin the season and will head to the alternate site in exchange for pitching depth. Daniel Castano was recalled in a corresponding move.

Marlins' Lewis Brinson: Makes Opening Day roster

Brinson is part of the Marlins' initial 26-man roster, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.The 26-year-old's shaky hit tool and plate discipline have prevented him from turning his elite athleticism into big-league production, but Brinson still broke camp in a bench role after slashing .258/.343/.484 this spring with a 3:7 BB:K through 35 plate appearances. It will likely take an injury to one of the Marlins' starting outfielders for Brinson to see significant playing time.