Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is returning to the lineup after a 7-game absence.

Stanton will bat fifth when the Marlins host the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight.

Stanton had been out with soreness in his right side. He is batting .214 with 12 HR and 26 RBI in 43 games this season. He last played on May 24 vs. the Rays.