Manager John Boles will be out 3-10 days after an emergency operation operation to remove a herniated disk in his lower back. Fredi Gonzalez, who has coached in for the organization at every level will serve as interim manager.

Following an 8-1 loss to Sammy Sosa and the Cubs, the Marlins optioned right-handed reliever Rafael Medina to Triple-A Calgary and placed right-handed reliever Archie Corbin on the 15-day disabled list with a sore pitching elbow. Left handed rookie Brent Billingsley was recalled from Calgary. Alex Fernandez will be activated today and start tonight against the Cubs.